Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

” Weidong “Larry” Shi, an associate professor of computer science at the University of Houston, believes blockchain technology could also be used to reduce fraud because “you can add information, but you can’t change it.”[7] 4] Venkateswarlu Nandimandalam, “ How is Blockchain transforming Supply Chain?

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Elementum

AUGUST 29, 2017

Harvey is not the first lethal and damaging flood to hit Houston: Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 killed 41 and caused $9 billion in damage, as well as flooding in 2016 that shut down the city for days. Houston’s expansive sprawl lacks drainage systems and has ample bodies of water that are easily exacerbated by heavy rains.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

I was in Houston yesterday evening, speaking to a large group of procurement executives at a roundtable held by KPMG’s Procurement Advisory Group, at the fabulous Brennan’s restaurant on Smith Street. It seems as if the infrastructure is continuing to grow, based on the strong oil prices we’ve seen in the last few years.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 19, 2023

“Houston, we have a problem” In 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the sheer extent and lack of preparedness across nations. The post Introduction to… Planning for the Inevitable: The Role of the Federal Supply Chain in Preparing for National Emergencies appeared first on Supply Chain Resource Cooperative.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2022

Starting her career in human resources but realizing it wasn’t for her, Julie joined Eastern Oil Company as a buyer and the rest, as they say, is history.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

This puts a strain on the existing transportation resources, and if mother nature wipes out the infrastructure in coastal areas, such as Houston, the Port of Miami or even shipments between Puerto Rico and the mainland, capacity tightens faster than anyone expects. Amazon May Cause a Ripple-Effect in the Capacity Crunch Pond.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 2, 2022

According to tech journalist Antonio Regalado ( @antonioregalado ), “The term [‘cloud computing’ dates back] to late 1996, and to an office park outside Houston. Cloud computing is no longer a novel concept. ” How far has that new paradigm advanced? .”[4]

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Hometown:  Houston, TX. As I aim to continue my career in Human Capital / Human Resources, being able to demonstrate the strategic value of Human Resources to business leaders in business terms will be critical.   I worked in the Workforce Strategy group within the Human Resources function at Hewlett-Packard.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 12, 2021

I interviewed some individuals who work in the Houston area and learned more about what happened. The post Supply Chain Preparedness Lessons Learned: The Gulf Coast Refineries and the Texas Storm appeared first on Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. “It was hell.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

we’d watch places like Houston, San Francisco, and New York City — not to mention the entire state of Florida — slowly disappear into the sea.” Millions of people in Asia, in cities like Mumbai, Beijing, and Tokyo, would be uprooted and have to move inland. And in the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria did much more damage than anyone could have predicted, and the in the midst version of resources route in heavily affected area has pitched type capacity to an actual capacity crunch. The Shipping Capacity Crunch Is Back After an Active Storm Season.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

from Rice University in Houston, and a J.D. TIA provides its members with invaluable resources, including educational programs, advocacy efforts, and networking opportunities, enabling them to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace. Reinke is a Washington, DC native, and graduated from the National Cathedral School. She received a B.A.

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RFgen

JUNE 28, 2015

According to the Houston Chronicle, while lean and agile manufacturing processes have different qualities, both have helped manufacturing companies achieve reduced costs , quicker response time and improved customer service. Today, in keeping with its IT roots, agile manufacturing is made possible by enterprise resource planning solutions.

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RFgen

JUNE 28, 2015

According to the Houston Chronicle, while lean and agile manufacturing processes have different qualities, both have helped manufacturing companies achieve reduced costs , quicker response time and improved customer service. Today, in keeping with its IT roots, agile manufacturing is made possible by enterprise resource planning solutions.

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Alloy

JANUARY 10, 2019

As we plan our schedule for the year ahead, we thought we’d share a compiled list of industry events to serve as a resource for others doing the same. 7–10, ISM2019 (Houston, TX) Apr. They are also a great way for us to stay up-to-date on industry thinking, further our learning, and get inspired by the great work everyone is doing.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

And according to an article in the Houston Chronicle , “During the past eight months, energy companies have slashed more than 176,000 jobs worldwide, although the number is likely greater because many aren’t made public.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2021

For example, a company may be awarded 1,000 credit points, allocated to different aspects of its “character” as follows: Points breakdown of the social credit system Companies with excellent credit (>800) may have access to buildings, public resources, fewer inspections, fast-track treatment, fiscal fund support, tax refunds, etc.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A resins expert in Houston shared with me the following insights last week: We are through the impact of the freeze – and the LS Force Majeure clauses finally ended, but not until September! This event resulted in damaged to a lot of pipes that were not weatherized for a frozen winter storm.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 1, 2021

from Rice University in Houston, TX and a J.D. TIA will continue to be the leading provider of resources, education, information, advocacy, and connections to advance professional standards, business practices, and the overall image and credibility of the profession and its ultimate contribution to society. She received a B.A.

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Logility

DECEMBER 12, 2016

As a crew member on ill-fated Apollo 13 moon mission said, “Houston, we have a problem here.” Beyond getting into a wage and benefit war for an ever decreasing pool of the best talent there are a few strategies that will enhance your ability to attract and retain this critical resource.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JUNE 24, 2015

This was at the request of my good friend, Tom Nash, who I have known since 2000, when he was an IT Sourcing executive at Shell Oil in Houston. At every place, he has landed, he has been a strong supporter of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative , and his engagement at the ARC was no different.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem. Not to mention the adverse impact on the planet due to poor utilization of scarce resources by (global) supply chains. Getting to this new operating model is a transformational journey that has great promise in delivering greater confidence and control over business outcomes.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem. Not to mention the adverse impact on the planet due to poor utilization of scarce resources by (global) supply chains. Getting to this new operating model is a transformational journey that has great promise in delivering greater confidence and control over business outcomes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria did much more damage than anyone could have predicted, and in the midst of this resources routed in heavily affected area have pitched capacity to an actual capacity crunch. The Shipping Capacity Crunch Is Back After an Active Storm Season.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Although our core focus is not on freight forwarding services, we still love to connect the community to providers and technology of value to shippers who are in the pursuit of efficiencies and resource reduction in order to remain competitive. to Houston, where the shipping containers are loaded onto trucks. Significance.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

began shipping gasoline and diesel in Houston-area pipelines, although its Beaumont, Texas, refinery was too flooded to turn back on. Flint Hills Resources LLC and Citgo Petroleum Corp. Valero Energy Corp. Exxon Mobil Corp. also were in the process of resuming production, according to Genscape Inc.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

For example, there are a couple of section of interstate highways that are still closed due to high water in Houston, and many other roads are closed or partially closed for repairs, usually at night. Look at a map of road closures in Houston or Florida , sign up for alerts in the states you expect to drive through, or call 511 before you go.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Amazon launched the system this week at one of its warehouses in Houston. Even if they’re eco-conscious, many say they don’t have the resources to meet the tracking and reporting demands. Third-party sellers and suppliers — especially smaller ones — face a paradox as the climate mandates arise and become increasingly tougher.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 3, 2019

As the founding CEO of a Silicon Valley start-up that evolved first in the operational back-alleys of Houston and Memphis and the trenches of Oil & Gas, Logistics, Transportation, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, my experience is very different from the usual Silicon Valley fairy tale.

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GTG Technology Group

MAY 22, 2018

HOUSTON, TEXAS: GTG today announced its partnership with McLarty Capital Partners (MCP), with capital contributed through its investment platform Transferre Technologies, Inc. GTG to use capital infusion to accelerate and expand their leading transportation technology solutions.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 3, 2020

Recognizing their customers’ priorities — not to mention their own personal desires to be better stewards of the world’s natural resources — business owners are going to greater lengths to reduce their carbon footprint. economy’s (30%). “Which energy source gets you the most power delivery for your investment dollar?

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Deliv

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Deliv is immediately notified by PetSmart upon a scheduled online order being placed and then a Deliv driver picks up the items from the nearest PetSmart location turning hundreds of PetSmart stores into localized fulfillment resources from which it can offer a completely seamless, highly efficient delivery experience. Some exclusions apply.

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Tailwind

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

While the rather liberal strike zone offered up by the home plate umpire would have seemed to favor the pitchers, it was the batters who prevailed in the 13-12 win by the Houston Astros over the Los Angeles Dodgers. If you watched game-5 of the World Series you saw one of the most amazing games of baseball ever played.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 19, 2013

This past week, I hosted a meeting with a small group of oil and gas procurement executives in Houston to share thoughts on some of the major trends occurring in oil and gas, changes to the global oil and gas organization structure, as well as the impacts on procurement capability in the emerging ecosystem.

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