Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Last year, I attended a three-day conference in Las Vegas conducted by the Reverse Logistics Association, a trade group whose members deal with product returns, unsold inventories and other capitalist jetsam. Liquidity Services operates eight regional warehouse-size facilities in North America. The field is large and growing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing , Alabama’s power will soon be generated by the sun. Today, the EV trucks move appliance parts and components on routes between the appliance company’s inbound warehouses and manufacturing facilities in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

Regular monitoring of key economic and logistics indicators provides direction. With that follows our quarterly update on key strategic economic and logistics indicators. Then, we get more specific and examine logistics measures captured by the Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI). Flash US Manufacturing Output Index.

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FLEXE

APRIL 28, 2016

We recently attended the Georgia Logistics Summit where we had a chance to catch up with Manny Sequeira, a leader in the supply chain & logistics industries. Karl : Welcome to Logistics 2.0. Today we’re at the Georgia Logistics Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. from the Georgia Logistics Summit.

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FLEXE

APRIL 22, 2016

<p>We recently attended the Georgia Logistics Summit where we had a chance to catch up with Manny Sequeira, a leader in the supply chain & logistics industries. </p> <p>Today we're at the Georgia Logistics Summit in Atlanta, Georgia.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

Savannah, Georgia. The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) brings an extensive network of warehouse logistics leaders together with warehousing suppliers in this three-day trade show. If you’re looking to improve your warehouse logistics, this event is the right choice for you!

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Every warehouse strives for efficient order fulfillment. There are many factors that can impact costs, from warehouse replenishment practices to the warehouse equipment deployed to support the fulfillment process. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Nate Masterson. Dave Masterson. Nate Masterson. MapleHolistics.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

One of the inflationary trends driving up 2021 end-of-year prices was the cost of logistics. Journalist Tim Robinson reports, “The logistics industry which was valued at $7,641.2 The COVID-19 pandemic was mainly responsible for this massive slowing of logistics activities across the world.”[7] billion by 2027. .

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Slync to Wind Down Operations According to two published reports from supply chain focused media, freightech and Cloud based logistics visibility platform provider Slync is winding down operations and seeking an alternative form to bankruptcy. Featured names in this latest edition include Slync , Ryder System , IFS and Transfix.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

The biggest retail challenges from the NRF and Appriss survey include the following: Self-service returns Damaged returns or policy abuse Re-processing goods at a warehouse on digital returns Indeed, a lot of work still needs to be done in reverse logistics. Tompkins Robotics – Expanded its reverse logistics capabilities in 2018.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. History of Supply Chain Management: The Early Years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. That was primarily due to retailers working on emptying warehouses of older inventory and shippers continuing to move more freight to East Coast ports because of concerns over the slow pace of labor talks between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. ” History of Supply Chain Management: The Early Years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Market fulfillment centers are a compact, modular warehouse built inside or added to a store, which, in addition to fresh and frozen items, can store thousands of the items. We’re looking for alternative components in terms of manufacturers. Walmart steps up automated store distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million square feet throughout the state.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. Southern states, such as Georgia and Florida, will seek additional capacity to transport and distribute their perishable produce throughout the country during the annual produce season. Holiday Season.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

based Alabama and Georgia production facilities. Labor Department indicating that warehouses and transportation companies employed 25,000 few workers in October than the year-earlier period. The move will reportedly increase existing hourly wage rates 25 percent by 2028. factory workers an 11 percent pay increase this year.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 16, 2022

The Port of Mobile in Alabama is a well-connected port that manufacturers and industries worldwide rely on for a good reason. This eliminated the need for scanning inventory into a warehouse management system (WMS) to optimize the movement of goods back out of the warehouse space. About the Port of Mobile, AL.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It’s the last few weeks of the year which means it is time to look back at the year in logistics. And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Hurricane Florence’s path may affect over 4,000 manufacturing and distribution facilities in the Carolinas and Georgia, potentially impacting suppliers to multiple sectors. Storm surges make headlines, but they are just the beginning of potentially weeks of compromised delivery routes and warehouse operations.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2015

Some manufacturers and retailers turn to new technologies to create innovative supply chain logistics management shipping plans. Food manufacturer Frito-Lay uses almost 200 electric delivery trucks across the country , according to Bloomberg Business. Data Collection Reports Progress.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2015

Some manufacturers and retailers turn to new technologies to create innovative supply chain logistics management shipping plans. Food manufacturer Frito-Lay uses almost 200 electric delivery trucks across the country , according to Bloomberg Business. Data Collection Reports Progress.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Hurricane Florence’s path may affect over 4,000 manufacturing and distribution facilities in the Carolinas and Georgia, potentially impacting suppliers to multiple sectors. Storm surges make headlines, but they are just the beginning of potentially weeks of compromised delivery routes and warehouse operations.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Regional Logistics Market Updates. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and Florida all still desirable locations for carriers.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Logistics? ? . No issues cover ing loads throughout the market, except for outbound freight from California, South Texas, Georgia, and Florida to the N ortheast as capacity is tighter. Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . Georgia ? . Here is what each region is seeing currently:? .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2024

And a golfer unlike any other is looking to make history this weekend at the annual golf tournament played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia: Tiger Woods. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 6 – 12) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Sean is the Founder and CEO of STORD , the leading Cloud Supply Chain that enables companies to compete and grow with world-class logistics. Sean Henry is the Founder and CEO of STORD , the pioneer of the Cloud Supply Chain and a leader in end-to-end logistics services and technology. Sean attended Georgia Tech prior to founding STORD.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 9, 2020

And Midwestern manufacturing hubs are potent sources of outbound volume as parts of the industrial economy have restarted following their March downturn. For shippers, it is critical in this environment to give your logistics provider adequate lead time. Midwest Logistics—Outbound Tender Volume from Illinois. Let’s Talk .

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S. Warehouses are full and short-staffed, affecting how merchandise is received. Warehouses are full and short-staffed, affecting how merchandise is received. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, representing the stevedores, agreed to the extra shift changes.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

West Coast Dockworkers Ratify New Labor Contract Members of The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have completed the voting process and have ratified a new six-year labor contract covering 29 U.S. West Coast ports. The organization indicated that 75 percent of members voted for contract ratification.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Optimization by professors at Georgia Tech introduced the concepts of routing software improving pooling, lane skipping, and continuous moves. CAPS Logistics (now an INFOR company) improved the commercialization for both transportation planning and network optimization. Warehouse Robotics. The Promise of Cloud and NoSQL.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Together with Consafe Logistics, a supplier of supply chain execution software, Supply Chain Movement has created this Supply Chain Execution Mindmap to outline the route, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 24, 2016

In addition to being responsible for manufacturing and logistics, a CSCO also has to ensure alignment with internal departments such as Sales and Marketing, and with external partners such as customers and suppliers. South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Life’s as a chief supply chain officer (CSCO) is not always easy.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands. Because companies are increasingly outsourcing their manufacturing and logistics activities around the world, they are also more exposed to disruptions in the supply chain. directly from their suppliers, from their own warehouse or even from a retail store). Faroe Islands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2021

Based on the current vaccine logistics, this is a very doable. Last April I interviewed Professor Keskinocak – a professor at Georgia Tech and Director of the Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems. Logistics has been a critical constraint that needs to be addressed. manufacturing for protective gear.

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