Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

There is no unifying data model to align procurement and manufacturing, transportation and distribution, revenue management and demand planning, or sales account teams with supply chain planning. Over the last two years, I have been involved in a structured program with Georgia Tech. There is no answer in academic literature.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Trey is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio , an Atlanta based tech firm that predicts and prevents material and parts shortage for companies in the electronic manufacturing space. Trey Closson is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio, an Atlanta based tech firm builds supply chain resilience for electronics manufacturers. About Trey Closson.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

Karl is the CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic , an AI-enabled tech company focused on reducing lost sales for retailers, brands, and manufacturers due failure points in the supply chain and selling processes. Summary: Solving the $1.8 In his free time, he likes to snow ski, compete with his spin cycle buddies, and travel with his family.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

Why It Matters For the past two years, I have been working with statisticians at Georgia Tech to analyze public reporting of manufacturing, retail and distribution companies to understand the relationship between metrics, and market capitalization/employee. The Gartner Top 25 is a poor measurement of supply chain value.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

He founded STORD along with co-founder Jacob Boudreau after experiencing the challenges of fragmentation and disconnected technology of the third-party logistics industry (3PL) first-hand while working in supply chain optimization for a global automotive manufacturer in Germany. Sean attended Georgia Tech prior to founding STORD.

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Demand Solutions

MAY 13, 2020

Even many medical manufacturing companies are wondering how they can help. They’ve ramped up their medical manufacturing output in ways that will benefit not only their home state of Georgia, but the entire country. Why Partnerships Are Key to Medical Manufacturing in a Global Crisis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

LTI has strong density and capabilities in the Midwest and select markets in Georgia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Texas, and Colorado. Obsessed with efficiency and delivering on promises, LTI Trucking’s niche strengths are leveraged by many Fortune 500 food manufacturers and retail corporations.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2014

Mergers and acquisitions, increased competition, wider fluctuations in the availability and costs of raw materials, reduced demand and supply predictability, and dispersed assets further add to the broad array of challenges manufacturers face when planning their operations. The ERP is not the end-all solution.

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2020

From suits to PPE gowns and masks, from baby wipes to disinfectant wipes, from food service to grocery to food & beverages manufacturers, companies around the world are stepping up to contribute and serve where they can. Coca-Cola donated materials and collaborated with Georgia Tech to make surgical masks for healthcare workers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Based on the work with Georgia Tech, we are getting clear on which metrics matter by industry. For example, in manufacturing, the shift in focus is away from OEE to focus on first pass yield and schedule adherence.) In today’s training class, we focused on determining the balanced scorecard.

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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. Only 3% of manufacturers are innovators.). Under the leadership of Doug Cobeth, the Company was one of the first planning systems to shift to a cloud-based deployment. Transportation Routing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Whether they’re retailers, manufacturers, or third-party logistics providers, companies must adopt and master these five technologies in order to: Identify and manage disruptions. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

What is the state of readiness of your third-party logistics and contract manufacturers? Next week’s session is on the Fundamental Score to measure value that is being developed through work with Georgia Tech. This course is limited to retailers and manufacturers. Start by auditing your current capabilities.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. China trade tensions driving businesses to reconsider offshore manufacturing. States like Texas, Georgia, and the Carolinas are attracting EV battery and semiconductor manufacturers. Midwest U.S. Midwest U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. Helen works and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. A Better Scope Management. These branches also have characteristic trends.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Lowe’s also had distribution centers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina with extra supplies ready and waiting. This powerful feature lets a supplier or manufacturer see what would happen if the ports all closed, or the delivery mechanisms could not embark. That is where the what-if scenarios in RapidResponse can help.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Cybersecurity has emerged as a key area of concern in Japan, where government critics say responses to hacking threats have been hampered by a fractured approach: an attack on a hitherto obscure supplier was enough to bring one of the world’s mightiest manufacturers to a domestic standstill. The new pool, to be known as SACP 3.0,

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It is time to bring Manufacturers, Retailers, and Distributors together with Technology Providers in order to better understand the issues and generate ideas to help build the “network of networks.” Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) The gaps are large. Sadly, I won this argument.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. In terms of trade, these are not critical, single-sourced Tier 1 inputs needed in manufacturing. Natural gas has become increasingly important in generating electricity.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 5, 2016

The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016. Choose country.

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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. In addition to the three warehouses in California, it operates two facilities in New Jersey and one in Georgia.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Alejandra Dorronsoro, Senior International Logistics Manager at Georgia Pacific Cellulose noted at the conference: “We spend so much time gathering data. It’s a tedious and expensive process that has, to date, been required to deploy analytics strategies and get a clear picture of what’s really happening. Cleaning it takes days.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

Matt is a supply chain industrial broker focused on representing firms associated with warehousing, fulfillment, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution facilities. Additionally, Matt has earned a Logistics and Transportation certificate from Georgia Tech. About Colliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. Look at the circular pattern of the results.” The paradigm needs to change to buck the trend.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Can we build collaborative platforms for role-based discussions across commercial (sales and marketing) and operations (manufacturing, logistics, and purchasing) teams? Through work with Georgia Tech, the supply chain team can affect 70% of market capitalization in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Former McKinsey analyst Markus Zils adds, “The circular economy aims to eradicate waste — not just from manufacturing processes, as lean management aspires to do, but systematically, throughout the life cycles and uses of products and their components. Reducing waste during manufacturing is good for both the manufacturer and the planet.

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QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Its borders consist of Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Syria, and the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. Manufacturing in Turkey. Primary manufacturing industries include textiles, food, automobiles, electronics, mining, steel, petroleum, construction, lumber and paper. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. of its GDP.

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Supply Chains Rock

JULY 12, 2012

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently announced it will be importing almost all of its merchandise through Jaxport , the state-of-the-art logistics hub in Jacksonville, Florida, instead of through the previous port in Savannah, Georgia. Manufacturing Central. ILOG Supply Chain Applications BLOG. Industrial Interface. SCM Lowdown.

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QAD

DECEMBER 12, 2019

state of Georgia. Manufacturing in Poland. Poland’s manufacturing centers around machinery, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, food processing, glass, beverages and textiles. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. How would you describe the state of Manufacturing in Poland? of the GDP. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, ResMed, Ross Stores, Sleep Number, Subaru, Toro, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company. More supply chain innovation happens in contract manufacturing–look at Jabil’s results–in the Contract Manufacturing industry with a 6-8% margin than in these high margin sectors. (No

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Shift in Consumer Preference Sparks Need for Network Redesign Shaw Industries, a global flooring provider headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is a leading provider of carpet, wood, resilient, tile & stone, and laminate flooring, as well as synthetic turf, for residential and commercial applications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Companies no longer need to account for extended shipping durations or customs clearance delays.

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QAD

APRIL 16, 2024

MODEX 2024, one of the largest supply chain trade shows in the USA, held at the sprawling Georgia World Congress Center, brought together supply chain professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry.

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QAD

AUGUST 11, 2020

At 301,340 sq km, it is about twice the size of the US state of Georgia. Manufacturing in Italy. Italy is the second largest manufacturing country in Europe, behind Germany. Manufacturing accounts for 24% of the country’s GDP, and industrial production is growing at 2.1% Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S. Fund the Georgia Port Authority pop-up container yards project by reallocating more than $8 million . Recommendations for Manufacturers. As one headache is eased, another pops up. And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 8, 2020

As manufacturing and distribution businesses adjust to customer expectations for product personalization, rapid response times, eCommerce and mobile applications, visibility into real-time processes is essential. President, Steve Thiry, Haven Manufacturing. Customer Story. all of which result in customer satisfaction and retention. .

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Enterra Insights

JULY 26, 2021

Georgia Wilson, a supply chain journalist, notes, “A circular economy is an economic model that encourages continuous reuse of materials to minimize waste, as well as driving demand for natural resource consumption.”[3] A circular supply chain is where the raw materials used are recycled back into the manufacturing operation.

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