Innovative Supply Chain Center Solution Launched in Illinois
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2023
The center will cater to the state’s SMMs and OEMs, providing them with the tools and services needed to strengthen their supply chains.
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Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Over the last five years, I have helped two companies, Sonoco Products and Owens Illinois (OI) with their selection of technologies to improve Sales and Operations (S&OP) planning. Owens Illinois provides glass products and Sonoco Products provides flexible packaging. Owens Illinois (OI), a $6.3 Sonoco Products is a $4.5
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The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 6, 2023
Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. Echo’s innovations also support freight carriers by providing more flexibility, transparency, and control. Waggoner served as Chairman of the Board from 2015 until 2021.
Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The conference will take place from October 15-17th in Chicago, Illinois. Chief Business Officer of Parade, Preet Sivia, will speak on the Supply Chain Innovation panel alongside Parker Holcomb, CEO of CoLane, and Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of TruckerTools.
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Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The conference will take place from October 15-17th in Chicago, Illinois. Chief Business Officer of Parade, Preet Sivia, will speak on the Supply Chain Innovation panel alongside Parker Holcomb, CEO of CoLane, and Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of TruckerTools.
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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth
SCMDOJO
JULY 7, 2023
With its manufacturing operations situated in Normal, Illinois, Rivian’s presence has had a profound impact on the local economy. At its peak, Rivian’s market capitalization reached $162 billion, a testament to the excitement surrounding the company’s innovative electric trucks and SUVs.
Rivian’s Missed 2022 Production Performance and Executive Turnover
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 18, 2023
Founded in 2009, with the vision of becoming the next iteration of producer Tesla in technologically innovative EV design, production and distribution logistics, this start-up spent its initial years in designing and developing what is today the RiT electrically powered pick-up truck, and the RiS sport utility vehicle.
Making Better Decisions with Decision Science
Enterra Insights
MAY 23, 2023
Jacobson , a Founder Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), “We live in a data-centric world, with artificial intelligence (AI) as the engine that increasingly drives decision-making.”[1] According to Sheldon H. ’ Yet, data of itself is insufficient to make better decisions.”
Rivian’s Q2 Production and Delivery Performance Impresses Wall Street
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 11, 2023
Improved Operational Performance Earlier this month, EV automotive and parcel van start-up producer Rivian Automotive announced that in the latest quarter, the EV maker produced 13,992 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois and delivered 12,640 vehicles during the same period. and Europe.
Transformation of Automotive Industry Supply Networks- Size, Resources and Supply Network Scale Matters
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 26, 2022
In prior Supply Chain Matters automotive industry supply network commentaries, we have highlighted the challenges of innovative EV powered start-ups such as Tesla , Lucid Motors and Rivian Automotive. Background. Plans call for breaking ground this summer, with production targeted to start in 2024. . Start-Up Transformation is Painful.
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Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Chief Business Officer of Parade, Preet Sivia, will speak on the Supply Chain Innovation panel alongside Parker Holcomb, CEO of CoLane, and Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of TruckerTools. On October 15-17th, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the seventh annual 3PL Value Creation North America Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
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Rivian Automotive Learns Another Important Supply Chain Focused Lesson
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 29, 2023
Last week our news feed included an exclusive published report from The Wall Street Journal , Rivian Moves More Engineers Near Illinois EV Factory to Speed Up Output (Paid subscription required). That is especially the case when dealing with engineering design product innovation. and at corporate headquarters in Irvine, California.
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The CRM-Powered TMS with Michael Horvath
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 18, 2024
Michael is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. He built his path to entrepreneurship through successful tenures at several high-tech companies including NCR, Quintus Corporation, AVAYA and Cortera. The Revenova TMS is designed to be customizable and integrate with other applications, which improves efficiency and reduces costs.
The 7 Best Events For Freight Shipping in 2015
GlobalTranz
MARCH 26, 2015
Check out some of the country’s top freight shipping conferences and events for the rest of 2015: Can innovative technology, new business models and eCommerce re-boot the business of logistics? Fleet Safety Conference Shaumberg, Illinois; July 13-15. 8th Annual Integer Emissions Summit & DEF Forum Chicago, Illinois; October 27-29.
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Rivian Has Done its Supply Chain Basics Homework
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 16, 2023
In our posting in late March, we highlighted reports of a manufacturing reorganization that included the relocation of portions of the start-up’s manufacturing engineering team to be directly resident at the company’s Normal, Illinois start-up production facility. We titled this commentary as learning industry supply chain basics.
Expert Tips to Develop Your Logistics Strategy
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2013
He explores the increasing importance of innovation and investing in a good supply chain management system and careful pre-planning to mitigate potential negative consequences from supply chain disruptions. Here’s a preview of some of the valuable advice they share. Tips From Logistics Experts.
ERP’s Response to Advances in Additive Manufacturing
QAD
JANUARY 27, 2022
Army opened The Center of Excellence for Advanced and Additive Manufacturing at the Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) in Illinois. Examples of some intriguing additive manufacturing installations include: In 2019, the U.S.
Walmart’s Notion of Next Generation Online Customer Fulfillment Centers
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 8, 2022
According to the announcement posted on the retailer’s web site by David Guggina, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Automation at Walmart , four next generation fulfillment centers will be built over the next three years. The first, located in Joliet, Illinois , will reportedly open this summer.
Rivian and Lucid Supply Chain and Production Challenges Continue
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The move included the relocation of portions of the start-up’s manufacturing engineering team to be directly resident at the company’s Normal, Illinois production facility, as opposed to corporate headquarters in California. In March of 2023, Supply Chain Matters highlighted a report indicating a manufacturing reorganization with Rivian.
Pet Food Experts Selects HIMPACT by Herlitz Inventory Management
Herlitz Inventory Management
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
November 19, 2020, Cambridge, MA – Herlitz Inventory Management , leading innovator in scientific demand forecasting, replenishment, and optimization, announced Pet Food Experts has selected HIMPACT as its new purchasing system. Herlitz’s innovative designs are an industry-standard; used by thousands of companies to optimize inventory.
A Holistic Smart City Strategy Requires a Digital Twin
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
As Ankit Srivastava, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Illinois Tech, explained to Solomon, “You can simulate the effects of your decisions on a physical object, in this case a city or a campus, before you actually make those changes in the real world. .” ” Footnotes. [1]
Missed us at ProMat 2019? Here’s what we were up to
6 River Systems
APRIL 16, 2019
Winning championships and winning at supply chain innovation have a lot in common — both require leadership, flexibility, teamwork and taking smart bets. Derek Lahey, of Western Illinois University, at a rate of 684 UPH. Libby Weaver, of Western Illinois University, at a rate of 892 UPH.
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The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2012
Evolve Dental Technologies, Inc, Virtu USA, and many other large and medium sized companies in Illinois, Michigan, Arizona and Orange County, CA. Chuck Intrieri is currently a operations and management consultant focused on third party logistics (3PL) management. Chuck Intrieri Professional Experience.
Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 20, 2015
For a microcosmic sampling, the CMAP report published by the Illinois government (widely reputed as a resource for broader industrial indicators), reveals an acute shortage of qualified candidates to fill essential manufacturing positions in the Chicago region, including CNC Programmers, CNC Operators, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, and Welders.
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Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The conference will take place from October 15-17th in Chicago, Illinois. Chief Business Officer of Parade, Preet Sivia, will speak on the Supply Chain Innovation panel alongside Parker Holcomb, CEO of CoLane, and Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of TruckerTools.
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This Week in Logistics News (March 2-6, 2015)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 6, 2015
BNSF oil train derails in rural Illinois; two cars aflame (Reuters). New JDA Capabilities Help to Deliver a Seamless Response to Supply Chain Disruptions. UPS Accelerates Use of Routing Optimization Software to Reduce 100 Million Miles Driven. Ports Gridlock Reshapes the Supply Chain (WSJ – sub.
Ryder Places First Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle Order with Chanje Energy and Begins to Roll Out Charging Stations
Supply Chain Network
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
“The roll out of our new electric vehicle offering reinforces Ryder’s leadership in commercial advanced vehicle technology solutions and demonstrates our commitment to identifying innovative ways to meet our customers’ transportation needs,” said Dennis Cooke, President, Global Fleet Management Solutions for Ryder. “We
Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources
Freightos
AUGUST 26, 2015
VP Product Innovation at Kinaxis. We are a Logistics technology company that is automating online freight sales, hence the passion for innovation and logistics. Like Cerasis, our excitement about logistics innovation spills over into blogging about logistics innovation. Sourcing Innovation. jimtompkins.
Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions
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. According to Cargill, these innovations will reduce emissions at the new refinery by 50% of those of a typical refinery. . million metric tons. .
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Material Handling & Logistics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
These public commitments are made for a variety of business reasons: to diversify energy supplies, help companies demonstrate corporate leadership and innovation, and reduce energy and climate risks to their operations. A new report, “ The Growing Demand for Renewable Energy Among Major U.S.
Bristlecone Flash – November 2019
Bristlecone
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
What do a California-based global Fortune 500 tech company, a Saudi Arabian electrical systems manufacturer, a global medical device company headquartered in New York, an access products manufacturer in Illinois and a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Ireland all have in common? WHAT IS INNOVATION? Watch Video.
The Future of 3rd Party Fulfillment with Andy Lloyd
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 4, 2021
Andy is a software innovator with more than 20 years experience at high growth companies, ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. where he led the company’s strategy, innovation, and growth. About Andy Lloyd. Andy Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer of 3PL Central. Prior to joining NetSuite, Lloyd was the CEO of Fluid Inc.,
The Texas Triangle
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
States that lost the most peeps to Texas include California, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and New York. Silicon Valley is still the undisputed king of technology innovation; however, expect the Silicon Hills to provide some stiff competition in the future. Texas has pretty nice weather.
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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Same-day delivery is not currently available in Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming, and delivery of orders containing alcohol is currently limited to select stores in Illinois and Florida. Both had similar praise for the bill introduced on Thursday.
Honoring Our 2021 Carrier of the Year Award Winners
CH Robinson Transportfolio
OCTOBER 28, 2021
It’s also invigorating to hear that they can carry more loads, innovate, and grow their business faster because of the technology we’ve developed to drive efficiencies and savings. Chicago, Illinois. At times, our work together even helps support a carrier’s ability to hand down a family legacy and that is amazing to see.
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Rivian Automotive’s 2022 Performance and Planned 2023 Objectives
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 13, 2023
Regarding increased product efficiencies, the letter indicates that Rivian will employ numerous learnings from the Normal, Illinois production facility into the layout of the planned Georgia facility, which will primarily support production of the planned R2 vehicle platform. The start-up reportedly had employed upwards of 14,000 workers.
Podcast: Daniel Stanton on Technology, Education, and Disruption
Requis
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
I think that’s really healthy for innovation. They are what’s driving rapid innovation and are creating a super competitive environment for software solutions. As long as you’ve got APIs that allow these solutions to communicate you can put together the blend that works best for your business.
Halloween 2021 Predictions
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 20, 2021
” Zone 2 – Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin): “A stormy Halloween for the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes, where some wet snow could mix in. But you’ll undoubtedly find creative ways to recreate in some innovative form.” Witches, fly carefully!”
Labor Rights and Logistics Emissions Remain Top-of-Mind for Logistics Providers
Intelligent Audit
AUGUST 23, 2022
Tyson Expands Investments in Illinois Plant. Grocery giant Tyson Foods recently began work on a $180 million expansion of its prepared foods facility in Caseyville, Illinois. Start a conversation with Intelligent Audit today , and see what the latest innovations in workflow monitoring can do for your business.
3 Tax Area Questions to Ask Yourself Often Overlooked by Shippers & Transportation Providers (and all Business Owners)
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
And whether you are an owner-operator in Peoria, Illinois scraping together the money to add another truck or your multi-national corporation owns a fleet of freighters and you want to “add a zero” to your income, we want to give you the tax and financial information to get you there faster and more efficiently.
Why Branch Put Down Roots in Minneapolis
Freightera
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Beyond Minnesota, the Midwest has a strong network of first-class engineering programs known for producing innovation and talent that has propelled technology including the University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois, Northwestern, University of Michigan, and Purdue University.
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Cognira to Provide Artificial Intelligence Promotion Solution to Cub
Cognira
MAY 1, 2022
Cognira is proud to have a team of domain experts and data scientists that have combined their knowledge and talent to create an innovative and value-driven promotion management solution. Additionally, Cognira has focused on fostering a culture that prides itself on creating strong and long-lasting relationships with their clients.
Crowdfunding Fulfillment Solutions!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
When a backer decides to purchase your geode kit for every science teacher in Illinois, you could end up with a house bursting with science kits. You have been working on the product development for months or years, and you want to make sure that each and every one is sent off with loving care. When Fulfillment Problems Become Reality.
Top 10 Cities for eCommerce Fulfillment
FLEXE
MAY 25, 2017
Chicago, Illinois. As the supply chain enters a new era—an era entrenched in digitization, innovation, the “now economy,” and the “sharing economy”—operations have to change to keep pace with increasing consumer demands. These centers tend to be located near centralized population hubs, large airports, and seaports. Denver, Colorado.
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