Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2017

During the presentation, especially on hearing about having to act despite incomplete information, I thought more about the role of supply chain planners. What I see is planners spending all their time chasing the latest shortage rather than efficiently planning their supply chain. All of which happened. The answer is simple.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Rahmel and his team are excited to bring the “Truck N’ Hustle” experience to the world stage with the commencement of FreightFest 2022 in Houston, TX. Rahmel and his team are excited to bring the “Truck N’ Hustle” experience to the world stage with the commencement of FreightFest 2022 in Houston, TX. About Truck N’ Hustle.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Many articles about blockchain technology in the supply chain contain the word “potential.” ”[1] Tech writer Jeannie Kever ( @JEKever ) adds, “Blockchain technology has the potential to transform the global supply chain and improve both the speed and security of handling the flow of goods at international borders.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 25, 2020

The Port of Houston handles about 70% of the container cargo making land in the Gulf, so even a brief closure will have ripple effects across the spot market and supply chain for weeks to come.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Some of that is also the result of pent-up demand from shipments that were delayed by the storm. Load counts also continued to climb out of Dallas and Houston, as Texas works its way back to business as usual. Van rates are also way up on key lanes like Columbus to Atlanta , as supply chains adjust to the demand for southbound freight.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The topic was customer-centric supply chains. We started the morning by asking attendees to share their definition of a customer-centric supply chain. He said, “I am not sure if this exercise makes sense. I cleared my throat and told as story of two clients in Houston. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Definition.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 8, 2023

Sean is the Co-founder and COO at Qualle , The world’s first empty container marketplace that connects exporters, importers, trucking companies, and steamship lines. Using Qualle’s technology, supply chains run more effectively, more efficiently, and less greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

Key Takeaways – Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True. Texas is booming and in this podcast, Jason Giulietti explains why so many supply chain, logistics, and freight tech companies are expanding in the Lone Star State. Learn More About Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

from Rice University in Houston, and a J.D. Before joining CSX, she worked at the Association of American Railroads and High-Speed Ground Transportation Association. Reinke is a Washington, DC native, and graduated from the National Cathedral School. She received a B.A. from the Wake Forest University School of Law.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Tropical Storm Imelda hit the Gulf Coast last week, bringing up to 40 inches of rain to the Houston area, and disrupting supply chains throughout the region.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As a global conference, exhibition and networking experience, we attract some of the biggest oil and gas companies and top-performing engineering, procurement and construction firms, all groups who are eager to capitalize on the benefits of Breakbulk Americas and connect with new supply chain partners. 27 – Thursday, Sept. 29 at the George R.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

Founded in 2017, GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) is a technology company building the first sustainable and first-party supply chain network that partners with merchants to deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience. About GoBolt. In the podcast interview, Joe and Mark discuss Mark’s entrepreneurial journey and the founding of GoBolt.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2019

We assist 3PLs with their bid packages to corporations, and we work with corporations who don’t see supply chain as their core activity. [01:20] Then, after a short spell in New Orleans, I moved to Houston to work with supply chain in oil and gas. If you live in Houston, you know who it is. It’s Saudi Aramco.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Many merchants were concerned about having enough inventory to meet demand, and consumers wondered if they would be able to secure holiday gifts for loved ones. The answer to this question is complex.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2022

I am proud to co-host the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher. With each podcast episode, we talk with automotive industry experts about a range of insightful topics, all focused squarely on the global automotive supply chain and its challenges. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest episodes.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Less than ten days after Hurricane Harvey, trucks are already moving freight out of Houston, with almost the same volume as before the storm. Harvey hit Houston on Friday evening, August 25, and hung over the metro area for days, dumping more than 50 inches of rain on Southeastern Texas and Southwestern Louisiana. It could take months.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Most of the major van markets actually had fewer outbound loads available, though, and most regular freight heading to Houston was canceled. Another cost of Hurricane Harvey: many Houston-area refineries were offline, and some remain closed for now. Diesel prices shot up 15¢ due to the resulting disruption in the fuel supply.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

As I wrote about two weeks ago, Domino’s is now partnering with Nuro in Houston to make robocar deliveries. The 100+ Accelerator was launched in 2018 as a global incubator program to help solve supply chain challenges across water stewardship, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, and climate action.

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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. However, with the price of oil down in the $70′s, I did sense a bit of uneasiness in the air.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

The rain has stopped in Houston, Texas, but the traumatic conditions left by Tropical Storm Harvey have not yet cleared. Tropical Storm Harvey lashed Houston, Texas — America's fourth largest city — and has proven to be extremely traumatic to tens of thousands of people and businesses. click to zoom).

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Once again, the supply chains were dealt a major disruption last week from Mother Nature. With Hurricane Florence, the advanced warning allowed businesses to plan ahead, reschedule shipments and reposition their trucks. mile – still high, but trade with Canada is down, which affects demand out of Buffalo.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 2, 2018

There wasn’t a cascading effect across the supply chain like what we saw last year. Second, the area affected didn’t require the massive rerouting of supply chains like what we saw last year. We could see an uptick in flatbed demand into the area in the coming weeks for rebuilding and construction.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2017

As explained by Kenneth Hamlett of the Houston Chronicle , the two dominant types of inventory management technologies include manual and automated systems. Since the relative volume of inventory and supplies stays low, these systems are well-suited for small, new businesses. Automated Inventory Management Technology.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

In a sense, carriers may cause the beginnings of a capacity crunch. driver shortage has been a major topic in supply chain circles for years, but it is always stayed in the background. Demand increases, and available capacity decreases. Gross of JOC. Unfortunately, drivers may not be available.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Flooding in the Houston area disrupted the supply chain in Texas and beyond, while strong harvests led to rate increases in several Midwest markets.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

Swipe, click, this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Google Spinoff’s Drone Delivery Business First to Get FAA Approval (Bloomberg) Amazon to invest $800 million to make one-day free shipping the standard for Prime members (WSJ – sub. Honestly, this depressed the heck out of me.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Major carriers, including FedEx and UPS, have already announced higher-than-usual GRIs for 2022, and the overall demand for more is growing. UPS to Houston has experienced the most delays—8.9%, followed closely by New York and Los Angeles. FedEx delays have been most prevalent in Miami (13.8%), Chicago (13.6%), and Houston (13.5%).

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 25, 2017

Hurricane Harvey is expected to hit South Texas, including Houston and the Gulf Coast, tonight or tomorrow morning, and it may remain in place for days. After the storm passes, those emergency supplies, including food, medical supplies, and consumer goods, are usually rushed to the area. in almost 12 years.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

These transformational shifts in consumer behavior create unprecedented levels of variability, uncertainty, and complexity in supply chains. Retailers are being forced to challenge the status quo and step up their supply chain competencies to successfully transform their businesses. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. Port Houston Container Terminals to Resume Operations Friday (WSJ – sub. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. The same is true for supply chains.

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

At first glance, supply chain metrics may seem to tell you a lot about your current supply chain operations. Between 2009 and 2010 during the economic downturn, it was difficult to make sense of the unemployment numbers. percent in Houston. Read Previous: Supply Chain Talk: Are Best Practices Always Best? ].

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ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

The company has corporate offices in Houston, Texas, with offices in Brazil, Luxembourg and Nigeria. Additionally, the company was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and reduce supply chain risks. “As Effectively managing costs and supply chain risk is critical to success,” said Dan Amzallag, CEO of Ivalua Inc.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A recent episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes” ran a segment on some of the issues involved in the current global supply chain crisis — focusing primarily on U.S. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As the unprecedented flooding and impact from Hurricane Harvey continues to be felt throughout Houston, SE Texas, and into Louisiana, the extent of the damage and cleanup efforts needed is becoming more clear. As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Ocean and Air.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

For the first time in franchise history, the Houston Astros are world series champions. As soon as that final out was made, the real planning began. The Astros outlasted the LA Dodgers in a thrilling seven game series to bring home the crown.

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Elementum

AUGUST 29, 2017

As a center of petro-chemical industry and a conduit of trucking and rail out of Mexico, the key supply chain hub is currently devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Houston’s expansive sprawl lacks drainage systems and has ample bodies of water that are easily exacerbated by heavy rains. click to zoom). Hobby Airport.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Interconnected global supply chains, heavy dependence on chemical products and the lack of sub-tier visibility are key factors affecting recovery timelines. They warn that Hurricane Harvey’s disruptions will ripple through the supply chain and be realized at factories and facilities far away from the impacted area.

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