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.
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.
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Why It Matters
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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Rivian Automotive Learns Another Important Supply Chain Focused Lesson
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 29, 2023
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on an emerging supply chain management focused lesson occurring at Rivian Automotive. Noted is that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the start-up recruited engineers wherever they could be found and allowed them to work remotely.
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Rivian Has Done its Supply Chain Basics Homework
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 16, 2023
Rivian Automotive ’s recent report on quarterly financial performance provides evidence that this EV start-up is showing signs that the company has done its homework in supply chain and production operations industry basics. That is especially the case when dealing with engineering design product innovation. All rights reserved.
Rivian and Lucid Supply Chain and Production Challenges Continue
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Electric vehicle start-ups Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group having reported Q4 and 2023 full year financial and operational performance, continue to show signs of supply chain and production challenges. In March of 2023, Supply Chain Matters highlighted a report indicating a manufacturing reorganization with Rivian.
The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 6, 2023
Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. Doug Waggoner and Joe Lynch discuss the year ahead.
Rivian’s Missed 2022 Production Performance and Executive Turnover
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 18, 2023
Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. Both models have rather expensive base list prices, but the vehicle themselves feature a lot of technical innovation.
Rivian’s Q2 Production and Delivery Performance Impresses Wall Street
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 11, 2023
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights Rivian Automotive’s reported operational performance in the latest quarter, but at the same time continued challenges in the months to come. Part of Q2’s deliveries involved its contract with online retail platform provider Amazon to supply custom EV parcel vans in the U.S. and Europe.
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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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. .
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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] They’re] using it to shape demand and manage supply chain complexity during times of uncertainty.
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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Walmart’s Notion of Next Generation Online Customer Fulfillment Centers
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 8, 2022
In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech , one of others to come, we highlight Walmart’s announced notions of next generation online customer fulfillment centers. The first, located in Joliet, Illinois , will reportedly open this summer. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .
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? 3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum by EyeForTransport Chicago, IL June 16 -18. Download the Brochure.
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Expert Tips to Develop Your Logistics Strategy
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2013
Tim Garcia is the founder and CEO of Apptricity , a leading logistics and supply chain management software solutions provider that boasts well-known clients such as Walmart Stores, AT&T and the Department of Defense.
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. As third-party contractors create AM prototypes and then approved production parts, integrated supply chain management and communication are essential.
Chuck Intrieri Executive Profile
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2012
Experienced logistics and supply chain consultant, Chuck Intrieri is a new contributor to TheLogisticsofLogistics.com. It should be noted that, with the exception of Schwinn, Chuck began work with these organizations as a Supply Chain Consultant. Chuck Intrieri Professional Experience.
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.
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. On Monday evening we treated supply chain VIPs to a night out at Soldier Field in Chicago with Archie Manning. An Evening with Archie Manning at Soldier Field.
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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]
Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources
Freightos
AUGUST 26, 2015
If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters.
This Week in Logistics News (March 2-6, 2015)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 6, 2015
New JDA Capabilities Help to Deliver a Seamless Response to Supply Chain Disruptions. BNSF oil train derails in rural Illinois; two cars aflame (Reuters). Ports Gridlock Reshapes the Supply Chain (WSJ – sub. In other technology news, JDA announced new capabilities in JDA® Enterprise Supply Planning™.
Ryder Places First Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle Order with Chanje Energy and Begins to Roll Out Charging Stations
Supply Chain Network
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions , announced today it has started to take delivery of 125 medium-duty electric panel vans, the first of their kind in North America, now available for lease or rent. Miami, November 2, 2017 —Ryder System, Inc. About Ryder.
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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Podcast: Daniel Stanton on Technology, Education, and Disruption
Requis
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Supply Chain”, Daniel Stanton has a gift for explaining complex supply chain concepts in a way that has engaged millions of students. He has taught at several universities and is a leading instructor for the supply chain programs on LinkedIn Learning. Supply Chain Next · 019 – Daniel Stanton.
Bristlecone Flash – November 2019
Bristlecone
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MONITORING APP – TRY IT FOR FREE. is an AI-fueled, cloud-based app that monitors, quantifies and proactively recommends a response to mitigate supply chain risks. BUSINESSES TURN TO BRISTLECONE FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING SOLUTIONS. View our supply chain planning capabilities.
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. We’ve gathered the twelve supply chain headlines you need to know in an industry that’s always moving.
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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. Employees need to understand the supply chain industry, how the warehouse works, and how software supports it. Andy Lloyd.
This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Merchants including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, and Walmart say the rising stocks signal a recovery from last year’s shortages driven by supply-chain disruptions and put them in a strong position to take advantage of consumer demand this holiday shopping period. The largest U.S.
Rivian Automotive’s 2022 Performance and Planned 2023 Objectives
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 13, 2023
Supply Chain Matters highlights Rivian Automotive ’s reported Q4 and full-year financial and operational performance along with plans for the next two years. Reportedly, 10,020 vehicles were produced in the final quarter of 2022, a classic hockey-stick sign of ongoing supply chain and production challenges.
Labor Rights and Logistics Emissions Remain Top-of-Mind for Logistics Providers
Intelligent Audit
AUGUST 23, 2022
Walmart Refocuses on Supply Chain amidst Corporate Cuts. In a sign that supply chain issues continue to rankle retail in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, retail mega-player Walmart has cut 200 roles from its corporate offices, per reporting from SupplyChainDive. . Tyson Expands Investments in Illinois Plant.
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!”
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. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Going it alone, however, may give you more trouble than you bargained for. When Fulfillment Problems Become Reality.
Nursing Hospital and Healthcare Supply Into a New Age
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Given that hospitals and other healthcare facilities exist only to provide care to patients, it can come as a surprise to know that supply chain cost is typically the second largest expense such facilities incur, exceeded only by the cost of labour. Hospital and Healthcare Supply: The Need for Change. Vendor-managed Inventory.
Top 10 Cities for eCommerce Fulfillment
FLEXE
MAY 25, 2017
Chicago, Illinois. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indianapolis is a staple in supply chain operations because of its central location and proximity to Chicago. These centers tend to be located near centralized population hubs, large airports, and seaports. Seattle, Washington. Los Angeles, California. Denver, Colorado. Dallas, Texas.
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A House Divided: The Importance of Corporate Alignment
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 24, 2023
Two years prior to being elected President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln spoke before the Illinois Republican State Convention. … To drive performance and innovation, leaders across the organization must be crystal clear about strategic priorities — and about translating them into action in a coordinated way.”[3]
[INFOGRAPHIC] AI Technologies: The Role of Humans & The Application in Logistics
GlobalTranz
MARCH 28, 2016
“We’re still very far from programs with common sense — AI technologies that can answer comprehension questions with the skill of a child of 8,” study co-author Robert Sloan, a computer scientist at the University of Illinois at Chicago, said in a statement.
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