Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The potential supply chain impacts of this conflict dwarf any other supply chain news that might be reported. FourKites , a provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions, has a big data set around transportation. Software and IT services account for 13% of supplier relationships between U.S. Russia Attacks Ukraine.

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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. As part of the conference, I’m delivering a talk on five predictions that every procurement professional should consider. Prediction 1 – Spend Analytics Will Become More Predictive (Not Backward Looking).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2021

A generation of direct-to-consumer brands that were built using the tools and tactics of social media has skyrocketed to success.” When consumers engage with creators — via polls, stories or post analytics — it allows both the creator and brand to understand their likes and dislikes, and generally how engaged and valuable they are.

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Logility

APRIL 7, 2020

In the midst of the seeming chaos many brilliant minds have been working in overdrive to develop innovative solutions to many of obstacles that lie in our way. The Coca-Cola Company and Georgia Institute of Technology are working together to turn plastic sheeting into more than 50,000 plastic surgical shields. Expect bad surprises.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2020

As an experienced business professional, he has served in diverse roles ranging from Marketing and Strategy, to Procurement and Supply Chain. Several articles and reference books have highlighted Joe’s procurement transformation accomplishments at Lucent Technologies, Juniper Networks, and in the area of Supply Chain Risk Management.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. Our Rating: 4.9/5

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 8, 2020

Analysts are joining in: A Walker study reported that customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator by the end of 2020. Source: PwC Report, Experience is Everything: Get it Right. They reduce costs, increase margins, and, importantly, satisfy customers with the timely delivery of quality products.

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ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

National survey of state procurement officials finds states are moving toward a more modern approach to buying. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. Leading states include Michigan, Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio and New York. WASHINGTON, Aug.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 7, 2020

His first academic job was in Georgia and he was then hired by West Virginia University in 2013 to start a global supply chain management program. . You do need to have awareness for what types of tools are used for particular problems. . The DSN focuses on real time analytics. . After that he launched his career in academia.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , the company has been leveraging strong demand for refrigerated warehousing since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland , PLT provides software designed to manage complex warehouse operations and optimize supply chain efficiencies.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 19, 2015

I had the opportunity to speak to a group of utility companies and many of their direct suppliers at the annual Utility Supply Management Association in Savannah, Georgia, on Monday. This was a great opportunity to share insights from our recent research, on the subject of driving closer buyer-seller relationships , and the role of analytics.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. production facility to be located east of Atlanta, Georgia. Executive Departures. Added Background.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. This compilation is based on the most currently available company revenue data (between 2018 and 2020) without factoring in any other metric. Nippon Express owns more than 31.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

We have software updates planned to improve our fog and parking performance to address such situations in the future.” Previously, customers could drop off non-defective or undamaged items at UPS Stores without any cost. But, per the report, Amazon has now initiated a charge of $1.50

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2020

Chris Dolce ( @chrisdolcewx ) reports, “The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is off to a fast start with three named storms by early June.”[1] Grocery stores run low on stock as people rush in to purchase as much water, food and emergency products to prepare for the damage as they can.”[6] ” Footnotes. [1]

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights Rivian Automotive ’s reported Q4 and full-year financial and operational performance along with plans for the next two years. The EV vehicle start-up reported the delivery of 20,337 vehicles in 2022, falling short of this company’s highly monitored commitment to produce 25,000 vehicles. billion in 2021.

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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. Enabled the state’s purchasing department to display real financial leadership and sound fiscal management. State of Georgia Captures Savings and Efficiencies. The State of Georgia is home to over 10.6

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 7, 2020

His first academic job was in Georgia and he was then hired by West Virginia University in 2013 to start a global supply chain management program. . You do need to have awareness for what types of tools are used for particular problems. . The DSN focuses on real time analytics. . After that he launched his career in academia.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2015

Outside of the times that I am being ignored when the games are on, our dinner conversations have involved the following topics of conversation: “Hey mom, did you see Hunter fall off his chair when Georgia State won with a buzzer beater?” or “Wow, I can’t believe Maryland lost… it was because they lost Trimble!”

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USC Consulting Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

When news organizations reported that store shelves were increasingly bare with this staple product, many consumers responded by purchasing more rolls than they would normally, fearful that they would run out come the time they needed it. Georgia-Pacific. Perhaps the best example was what occurred with toilet paper. John Deere.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

Körber , an international technology group, has signed an agreement to purchase enVista’s platform of Enspire Commerce omnichannel solutions, including its order management system (OMS), and its freight audit and payment (FAP) service. According to The McCown Report, imports to the top 10 US ports rose 5.9

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Tailwind

OCTOBER 23, 2015

The original GPS system was invented back in the 1950’s on the corner of Georgia and Burrard in downtown Vancouver (don’t ask me where that is, trust me, it’s pretty central). As an owner, you may not want to buy trucking software & GPS technology for your drivers. His name was Floyd. But do it for Floyd.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Purchasing and supplier management. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. There is really nothing wrong with capturing a lot of metrics, especially with today’s powerful analytics software solutions to help.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

And like the trade war, the remainder of conditions may not have an immediate solution to them either. Trucking Insurance Costs on the Rise. In addition to increasing pay to compete in a tight job market, carriers have had difficulty bearing increasing transportation insurance costs. Drivers Tough to Hire, Keep.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2024

Flipkart is in talks to raise a total of $1 billion in fresh funds, the Economic Times reported earlier in the day, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Women’s clothing brand Spanx is using a humanoid robot to work in its Georgia warehouse. According to GXO, Digit works on repetitive tasks.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

Supply chain journalist Philip Neuffer bluntly reports, “Last year hammered home something clearly to supply chain professionals: disruption is the norm, rather than the exception.”[4] With these solutions, supply chains can proactively address disruptions and minimize delays and inventory shortages.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2025

The retailer entered into an agreement to purchase upwards of 4,500 of the companys Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) , with an option to purchase up to 10,000 vehicles. The retailer entered into an agreement to purchase upwards of 4,500 of the companys Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) , with an option to purchase up to 10,000 vehicles.

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