Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

Canoo recently announced an agreement with global retailer Walmart to supply nimble EV delivery vans for localized store based last mile delivery needs. Today’s report indicates that the proposed Oklahoma production facility, if consummated, would serve as a twin to a previously announced Kansas facility. EV production facilities.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership. Panasonic Energy Co.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

based Kansas City Southern , pending full regulatory approvals which is expected sometime this year. Surface Transportation Board on the merger with Kansas City Southern. . population, hence avoiding elongated and more costly trans-continental transport and logistics movements. East Coast Ports the Likely Next Test.

Ukraine 52

Ukraine Kansas City Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 27, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. American Eagle Acquires Logistics Startup. Business Insider reported that American Eagle acquired a Walmart alum’s logistics startup. The automaker on Thursday confirmed its Oakville Assembly Plant in Canada and Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri will be down the week of Aug.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 267

Logistics Network Optimization Software Kansas City Logistics Kansas 267

Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

In this week’s news… HighJump Software Acquires Atlas Products International, Expands Global Trading Partner Network in Europe. DHL launches new logistics service for life sciences products handled at extremely low temperatures. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. SAP Launches 2.0

Logistics Network Optimization Software 131

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 131

Resilinc

JUNE 28, 2022

Even though we’re only one week into summer 2022, excessive heat is already damaging agricultural production across the globe, from mangos and wheat in India to cattle in Kansas and chilis in New Mexico. In Europe, extreme heat has hammered much of the continent since mid-June, breaking records in France.

Food 62

Food Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Resource Reduction 62

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In 2021, the company-owned fleet accounted for nearly 30% of their global Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions accounted for 93% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for PepsiCo in 2021. The company has tens of thousands of suppliers globally. In 2021, their company owned fleet traveled about 1.2

Supply Chain Design Software 188

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills North America Resource Reduction 188

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2023

Spirit announced it will begin restoring operations at its Wichita , Kansas facility today, Friday, June 30, and begin to fully resume production on Wednesday, July 5., According to published reports, this action represents the first new labor contract that workers at Spirit have had in over a 13 year period.

Wichita 52

Wichita Aerospace Manufacturing Procurement Kansas 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion to one-up rival’s bid for Kansas City Southern railway. Amazon will use the power from wind farms, solar parks, and batteries to run its global operations. As of June 2020, Amazon sourced about 42 percent of its global energy needs from renewables. CN offers $33.7

Logistics Network Optimization Software 30

Logistics Network Optimization Software Kansas City Logistics Price Reduction 30

Resilinc

JULY 26, 2022

Despite the signs that global supply chains are rebalancing, shortages and delays of important components continue to weigh on revenues in some segments, such as PCs and smartphones. decline in unit sales globally for the quarter—but its sales grew 2% in EMEA due to supply chain strengths, according to Gartner.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

Manufacturing Procurement Gartner Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 62

QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Globally, regulations are continually changing and getting stricter for food safety. In terms of next day delivery, it is difficult to supply a consumer in Florida a food product tomorrow produced in the middle of Kansas if that is their only facility.

Beverage 96

Beverage Food Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 96

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Originally from Kansas City, Quinn is a graduate of the University of Missouri where he studied finance. His entire career has been with Lockton starting at the global headquarters in Kansas City and now in Detroit. Ranked #9 globally, they have all of the resources available to global players but with a family-owned atmosphere.

Kansas City 130

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Real Estate 130

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 28, 2023

Consider whether or not you would see such opportunities by looking at charts and graphs… The gymnast’s turnaround Alan Mulally was figuratively and literally a gymnast (at least during his time at the University of Kansas). Moller – Maersk , “ an integrated transport and logistics company ”, lists job vacancies on their website.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 52

Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

“With Platinum’s support, we will continue to execute on our customer-centric growth strategy, which focuses on offering best-in-class customs brokerage, trade compliance and logistics services to more than 30,000 businesses in the U.S., or simply search your favorite podcast player for Consulting Logistics! Morgan analysts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Rail Software Supply Chain Planning 40

QAD

MARCH 25, 2021

Globally, regulations are continually changing and getting stricter for food safety. In terms of next day delivery, it is difficult to supply a consumer in Florida a food product tomorrow produced in the middle of Kansas if that is their only facility. Food Safety, Traceability and Sustainability.

Beverage 98

Beverage Food Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 98

Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

The route is part of the the Kansas City Southern (KCS) network and is one of a few new options carriers like Maersk (the company Walmart contracts) have started to provide as an alternative to the West Coast port congestion. Are Mexico’s Port Investments Prescient or Presumptuous?

Mexico 60

Mexico Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Retail 60

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The seasonal hiring total is smaller than last year when Walmart added 150,000 mostly permanent and full-time associates, as well as 20,000 supply chain workers to help alleviate logistic bottlenecks. Let the holiday season begin. Walmart in the news: Walmart Canada brings AI to the shelves.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 36

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills 36

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The Suez Canal is one of the world’s busiest trade routes, accounting for about 12 percent of global trade. According to the heads of bot rail companies, Canadian Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern will result in new service lanes across North America.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 36

Logistics Network Optimization Software San Francisco Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 36

MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 3, 2021

As companies look to restructure their global supply chains in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and other disruptive forces, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has an opportunity to become the next manufacturing and logistics hub. The region could capitalize on the nearshoring trend given its nearness to US markets.

Costa Rica 52

Costa Rica America Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 52

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. As contractors across the logistics industry begin questioning their relationships with carrier networks , the FRONTdoor Collective is taking a new approach.

Innovation 52

Innovation Negotiating Skills Los Angeles Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 25, 2021

George Brett of the Kansas City Royals hit a home run in the ninth inning of a game to give his team a last inning lead against the New York Yankees. And now on to this week’s logistics news…. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 19 – 25) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. billion SPAC deal.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 27

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software 27

Resilinc

JULY 20, 2021

To create more secure, resilient, and cost-efficient supply chains for the future, firms and government agencies should invest to expand manufacturing and logistics infrastructure in Latin America. “We Shifts in consumer buying habits are changing distribution and logistics make the business case for shorter supply chains even stronger.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Puerto Rico Inventory Reduction 62

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2021

A bipartisan group of eight governors from US auto states has urged President Biden to do more to press semiconductor firms to address a global shortage of automotive chips that has cut some vehicle production. The governors urging the change are from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas, South Carolina, Alabama, and Missouri.

Waste Reduction 32

Waste Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 32

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2021

Amazon has continued to grow its logistics network over the last few years, adding more branded trucks, airplanes, and drones. But the company is not happy with just owning logistics; it continues to expand its Prime benefits. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Kansas City Southern agrees to US$30B CN Rail deal.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 49

Logistics Network Optimization Software Kansas City Supply Chain Planning Software Kansas 49

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Instead, he will lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into battle against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 55 th modern Super Bowl. But for now, let’s move on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 30 – February 5) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 31

Logistics Network Optimization Software Tampa Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 31

Resilinc

JULY 13, 2021

In its first year in force, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has 1) helped to seal foreign investment deals in Mexico’s automotive sector, 2) led companies to build new logistics facilities on the border, and 3) added steam to the merger of Kansas City Southern and Canadian National railways.

Kansas City 62

Kansas City Mexico Manufacturing Procurement Kansas 62