Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2020

Strategic National Stockpiles and Sourcing for the National Interest! After a planned spending of trillions of stimulus dollars and still having to negotiate with foreign countries to get what we need, it is time to re-think our national strategy. trade negotiators will have to convince China to be receptive to working a deal.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

On the first day, economist Dr. Don Ratajczak from Georgia State University and Benjamin Hartford, Sr. Spot-market prices for dry vans, the most commonly used big rig, are up more than 20% year-over-year. Analysts expect long-term contract rates that shippers negotiate with carriers to rise by between 5% and 8% this year.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

This shows that shippers are capitalizing on new mode/route combinations that will help them save cost, reduce lead time, and mitigate supply chain disruptions and risks (such as labor disputes in the ocean shipping industry). To capture benefits like these, shippers need to be opportunistic. Identify global trade opportunities.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

This shows that shippers are capitalizing on new mode/route combinations that will help them save cost, reduce lead time, and mitigate supply chain disruptions and risks (such as labor disputes in the ocean shipping industry). To capture benefits like these, shippers need to be opportunistic. Identify global trade opportunities.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

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. Beyond guaranteed capacity, it can be extremely cost-effective. 3PL Support.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

A recent labor dispute between unions and the West Coast port employers has been resolved, but the economic aftershock of the gridlock could cost the U.S. The looming nine-month labor negotiations have given supply chain managers a reason to rethink their routes in lieu of what seemed like an inevitable standoff. ’s East Coast.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

A recent labor dispute between unions and the West Coast port employers has been resolved, but the economic aftershock of the gridlock could cost the U.S. The looming nine-month labor negotiations have given supply chain managers a reason to rethink their routes in lieu of what seemed like an inevitable standoff. ’s East Coast.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Southern Automotive Conference itself represents automotive industry professional associations in southern United States states that include Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and the Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF). North and South America, East and Western Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

Single boxes of the cookies, which have a crispy raspberry-flavored center coated in chocolate, cost from $4 to $7, but they are selling for as much as $35 on the secondary market. By right-sizing the boxes, the technology minimizes the costs and environmental impact of unneeded corrugated box material, Salt Lake City-based Packsize said.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

Prior to year’s end, the two nations announced they have made slight progress in trade negotiations. But with trade negotiations resuming and mildly progressing between the US and China, some relief could be on the way for the industry toward the latter half of 2020. Trucking Insurance Costs on the Rise. Diesel Price Volatility.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 21, 2020

The State of Georgia Shares Pricing Advantages with Public Entities, Creating Further Purchasing Leverage for the State. Allowed Georgia’s public entities (such as city/county governments, public universities, and hospitals) to leverage the state’s buying power and contracts. State of Georgia Captures Savings and Efficiencies.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Among many other specific investments announced November 9, 2021, the Act will: Allow port authorities to redirect project cost savings toward tackling supply chain challenges. Fund the Georgia Port Authority pop-up container yards project by reallocating more than $8 million .

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 4, 2015

I am speaking at the Zycus Horizons conference this week, being held at the Reynolds Plantation in Georgia. Other indicators included data pulled from the Federal Reserve economic database, the Producer Price Index, the Purchasing Managers Index, as well as internal metrics such as the size of the company’s own sales force.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The battery technology involved is lithium ion phosphate ( LFP ) composed battery cells developed by CATL , a termed lower cost alternative to lithium ion cells produced with a nickel and cobalt composition which is predominant for European and U.S. Ford reportedly had concerns on the growing cost of nickel and cobalt metals.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 11, 2019

However, key real estate investments can be expensive if not strategically selected. While retailers like Forever 21 capitalized on capturing empty storefronts from those before them who left them vacant, this added cost impedes on an ability to remain a “low-cost” brand. Experience is king both online and in-person.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 11, 2019

However, key real estate investments can be expensive if not strategically selected. While retailers like Forever 21 capitalized on capturing empty storefronts from those before them who left them vacant, this added cost impedes on an ability to remain a “low-cost” brand. Experience is king both online and in-person.

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ShipBob

MARCH 12, 2023

Ecommerce businesses are on a constant quest to cut shipping costs without sacrificing speed and customer experience. If the goal is to cut costs while also meeting customer needs, it takes some time to think through an effective shipping strategy. For instance, say it costs $10 to ship one package from Philadelphia to Minneapolis.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

According to Aberdeen Research, “international shipments cost twice as much, take five times as long and have five times more variability than domestic shipments.” Best-in-class companies have strategically aligned their in-house practices with the relevant EU trade agreements they wish to make use of. Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Logistics, labour and manufacturing headaches combined are likely to add another $223bn to US retailers’ costs this holiday season, Salesforce estimates. That in turn could push up the prices consumers pay for their presents, assuming they are available to buy. There is a sense of urgency as the Christmas gift-giving season looms.

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