Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; Takeaways from the IBM Watson Supply Chain Summit.

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Logility

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Over the last few years I have heard a reoccurring theme from many supply chain professionals, “there is a war for talent being waged.” ” Nowhere is this more apparent than in the area of demand and supply chain planning. The global supply chain is a $25+ trillion per year industry.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. So, should merchants change their supply chain procurement strategies as they head into 2022?

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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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NC State SCRC

MARCH 12, 2021

I interviewed some individuals who work in the Houston area and learned more about what happened. One supply chain executive shared with me some of the challenges they experienced during the Texas Winter Storm that hit last week. “It was hell. We did not have temperatures above freezing until Thursday.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. I define digital as the rethinking the atoms and electrons of the supply chain. Supply chain planning’s goal is to improve decisions. Why is this an issue?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S.,

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Businesses in a wide range of sectors need to plan ahead for disasters to ensure they can maintain operations and continue to serve customers. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Businesses in a wide range of sectors need to plan ahead for disasters to ensure they can maintain operations and continue to serve customers. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Our hearts go out to the citizens of Houston and Florida as they continue to dig out from […]. Devastating hurricanes such as Katrina, Sandy and now Harvey and Irma are forces of nature that can’t be stopped by us mere mortals. But we can at least stop intensifying their impact through a lack of foresight.

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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 Consus and Ivalua implemented and went live with the solution for Pacific Drilling in just two weeks.

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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.

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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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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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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

In my work as a supply chain analyst, and Founder of Supply Chain Insights, I attend many supply chain conferences. However, when I am well-rested and in a better state of mind, I remind myself that supply chain conferences are a great way to connect with people in a meaningful way.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Communicating early and often to supply chain partners can alleviate the impact of storms on the supply chain. As transportation providers begin to recover from the immediate disruption and delays caused by the hurricanes, the greater domino effect of the hurricanes on supply chains will begin to appear.

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AFFLINK

MAY 17, 2018

The same is true for supply chains, which experience highs and lows all year long thanks to the seasons themselves. The Supply Chains and the Seasons: What You Need to Know. The Seasonal Challenges of Supply Chain Planning. Many of the biggest shipping days of the year fall during this period.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Major supply chain disruptions due to weather related incidents are on the rise, and one can’t dismiss these as a “once in a century” event any more. This event resulted in damaged to a lot of pipes that were not weatherized for a frozen winter storm. One of the big bottlenecks is nitrogen and refrigerants.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

The need to respond to those changes while maintaining margins, service, and efficiencies with optimal planning of inventory, sourcing, transportation, and fulfilment. These transformational shifts in consumer behavior create unprecedented levels of variability, uncertainty, and complexity in supply chains.

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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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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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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. Houston to Oklahoma City dropped 19¢ to $2.04/mile.

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American Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Its global scope threatens to strike at the heart of economies, businesses and supply chains. Supply chains now appear to be at risk once again. Both are external threats that challenge the operation of businesses and supply chains. So, a tightening of supplies in the U.S.

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Elementum

JANUARY 9, 2018

Last year Houston faced historically devastating flooding during Hurricane Harvey. As the intensity and scope of natural disasters hitting the US continues to increase, it is becoming clear that cities like Houston have infrastructure and urban planning that are not built to withstand the havoc these storms bring. Urban Plan B.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After his departure from Conrail, he worked at the Union Pacific Railroad where he held various positions in the Transportation Department including General Manager of UP’s Houston and Gulf Coast Service Units. CSX and NS split most of the Company’s assets between them. .

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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. Convey Closes $8.25

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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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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. Supply chain pressures reportedly eased to the greatest extent in 14 years. West Coast ports in favor of other ports such as Houston and major U.S. That stated, there are some new signs of optimism. percentage points below the March value of 51.1.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart Explores Mexico’s Supply Chain. Despite these drawbacks, Walmart is continuing to bank on Mexico’s supply chain. Walmart’s goods start their nine day journey through Mexico to Houston’s major intermodal transit hub at the Lorenzo Cardenas Port. Mexico’s $5 Billion Port Facelift.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In response to Hurricane Harvey, for example, JDRF and other organizations shipped more than 3,750 pounds of donated diabetes supplies to Houston (including 200,000 syringes, 50,000 pen needles and 20,000 alcohol pads) to help people with diabetes affected by the hurricane. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

In the supply chain, the questions do not change; but the answers do. Quote from a Supply Chain Leader at a Conference in Europe. Yesterday, Peter Bolstorff, Executive Director, APICS Supply Chain Council, called to discuss the use of the Supply Chain Index by APICS to measure supply chain improvement.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

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%). Create a Future-Ready Supply Chain by Taking Stock of Lessons Learned From Peak Season 2022. FedEx packages to Illinois had a 15.3%

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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. Many of these are geared toward a specific audience, such as sales or supply chain. Which events are you planning to attend? 7–10, ISM2019 (Houston, TX) Apr.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

For shippers, this year’s overly-active hurricane season in the US is raising alarm bells for supply chain logistics operations. Houston, one of the top six freight transportation hubs in the US is still struggling to recover and this affects the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables from the Rio Grande Valley.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

The need to respond to those changes while maintaining margins, service, and efficiencies with optimal planning of inventory, sourcing, transportation, and fulfilment. These transformational shifts in consumer behavior create unprecedented levels of variability, uncertainty, and complexity in supply chains.

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Veridian Solutions

AUGUST 28, 2019

The best-laid plans for an omnichannel supply chain will falter without accurate inventory. Meanwhile, your order fulfillment processes may be subpar, relying on outdated methods, numerous touchpoints, and more, says the Houston Chronicle. Diminished Ability of Forecast and Track Actual Trends. Loss of Cost-Effectiveness.

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RFgen

JUNE 28, 2015

Agile manufacturing is a great idea for businesses, but how can the supply chain adapt? 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.

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