The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Raj holds a Master’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M University, an MBA from the University of California Berkeley, and a computational mathematics and statistics degree from the University of Washington. About Uber Freight. Too many manual functions where decisions lead to “local optimum.” Empty miles are about 1.5%

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 6, 2022

At the time, this news, coupled with rival Target ’s disappointing quarterly performance relative to profitability and excess inventory, stunned the retail industry, as well as the industry’s supply network ecosystem. At the time, Bloomberg cited sources indicating that U.S. Additional Perspectives. business unit. Walmart’s U.S.

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 13, 2023

Exiger’s Supply Chain Explorer enables joint customers to rapidly identify risks within their direct and indirect ecosystems and supply chains NEW YORK, WASHINGTON D.C., Our continued partnership with Exiger is an example of the collaboration needed across the industry to continue to embrace the increasingly digital-industrial world.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Assa Abloy AB, Ametek, Broadcom, CCL Industries, Celanese, Clorox, Intuitive Surgical, Hubble, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV, Monster Beverages, Nike Inc., Industry Bias. In the industry, there is a bias to place the mantle of supply chain leadership on companies based on company brand perception.

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QAD

DECEMBER 3, 2019

It means buying food that is sourced and/or grown within a geographical location that could be considered “local”. The “locally grown” movement has been fueled by the perception that locally grown, produced and sourced foods contain many benefits. The Washington D.C. Is “eating local” the next-generation of the “organic” trend?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. However, based on industry and experience, 21% of manufacturers reported struggling during the first part of the pandemic. We will hold the event at the Westin, Dulles in Washington, DC. ” Her answer was telling. Massive Disruption.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

based automakers , the industry wide implications have already begun. The Toyota announcement will likely be followed by other industry announcements as global automakers deal with the aftereffects of a more activist labor climate seeking a fair share of economic gains. Toyota Motor indicated this week that most of the automaker’s U.S.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Transition to a new administration in Washington has the world wondering what it means for globalization. As Tom Derry, CEO of the Institute for Supply Management, “There’s almost no industry sector — and when I say that, I mean manufacturing and nonmanufacturing — that isn’t reliant on China in the United States. … 3] Joseph E.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2024

The development, initially reported by The Wall Street Journal citing informed sources, involves the interviewing of passengers and crew members who were on-board the aircraft at the time of the incident. The stakes are high, both internally for Boeing and externally for this industry and its extended supplier networks.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Washington Post reports that the invasion “could leave up to 50,000 civilians killed or wounded, decapitate the government in Kyiv … and launch a humanitarian crisis with up to 5 million refugees fleeing the resulting chaos.”[13] 12] Charles Krauthammer, “ How to Stop Putin ,” Washington Post, 14 August 2008. [13]

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

Industry supply chains experienced unprecedented and sudden changes in pandemic related product demand coupled with nonstop production, transportation and logistics delays. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. At the same time, there were product and services market opportunities that were created.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 29, 2018

Health officials narrowed the source down to romaine lettuce, but identifying which romaine lettuce from where is still a problem. Whether it’s what we are putting in our mouths, what we are wearing on our backs or what we are using to do our work each day, consumers now want to know where it came from and if it was ethically sourced.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 24, 2022

Right now, the industry cannot rely on historical data, so the value of real-time data and analytics has never been more important to help companies pivot and adapt.” The staff at American Global Logistics writes, “Supply chains are transitioning from global sourcing to regional sourcing. Footnotes. [1]

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It’s a common goal for people and industries worldwide to work together to reduce our collective carbon footprint and counteract climate change. The shipping industry plays a significant part in this equation, as carbon emissions from shipping make up a substantial portion of the problem. Shippers have a lot of power.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story. What alternative plants/factories/sources of supply do they have at their disposal? Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. Tianjin Port Explosions Disrupt the Auto Industry. Loss of talent/skills.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 16, 2023

One day in August 2022, a group of military and defense strategy experts gathered in Washington, DC, to play a game that simulated a Chinese amphibious invasion of Taiwan in 2026. Can the US develop its own semiconductor industry? Meanwhile, U.S. A similar lag will apply to the U.S.,” How can the US help Taiwan prepare for an invasion?

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Given that the study was funded by an Atlanta-based group, the results are hardly authoritative (for instance, a number of major cities, such as Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, are not included in the study), but they do offer an interesting view on the supply chain capabilities of seven major regions.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2020

industrial supply chain. We’re going to decouple completely from China, dramatically cut back on sourcing from other countries, and bring manufacturing back to America, right?”[1] Pittelli writes, “Consider producing closer to the selling market, holding a larger inventory of sensitive items or double sourcing key products.”

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Enterra Insights

MAY 18, 2023

Polly Mitchell-Guthrie , Vice President of Industry Outreach and Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, indicates the emphasis on confronting a polycrisis has revived an even older term: antifragility. 5] Adela Suliman, “ ‘Permacrisis’ is a dictionary’s word of the year in ‘truly awful’ 2022 ,” The Washington Post, 1 November 2022.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story. What alternative plants/factories/sources of supply do they have at their disposal? Hurricane Maria Disrupts the Pharma Industry. Tianjin Port Explosions Disrupt the Auto Industry. Loss of talent/skills.

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ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. We are looking forward to showcasing the latest industry best practices and innovations that will empower them further.”. Redwood City, CA.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

In 2017, the Washington Post reported that millions of pounds of “USDA Organic” soybeans and corn imported through Turkey appear to have been fraudulent. [1] For distributors, it helps to expand international sourcing and avoid risk related to changing supply or demand. Bel Yousefi, Sai Prem Achuthan, and Christopher Tang. .

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

According to business and industry media reports, the FAA will continue to inspect each individual aircraft before issuing an air worthiness certificate. Sources indicated to CNBC that while no strikes have been announced or expected, there are concerns future strikes could be announced.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Here’s a quick roundup of some industry news, including a look at how automakers are investing in autonomous cars, the types of digital technologies being used to speed up production processes, and how carriers are adapting their business models as online shopping grows in popularity. . Reuters reports that General Motors Co.,

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

Bindiya Vakil ( @BindiyaVakil ), Resilinc CEO, notes, “Supply chain, sourcing and procurement professionals are on the front lines of managing global trade risks for their companies. ” With both parties already gearing up for next year’s election, dysfunction will remain the operative word in Washington.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

That allows the identification of company-specific, industry-specific and geographic-specific pain points.” This intelligence also assists in weighing pros and cons to determine the optimal mix among local, regional, and global sourcing and manufacturing capability.” Without the data, there is no journey.

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ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. We are looking forward to showcasing the latest industry best practices and innovations that will empower them further.”. Redwood City, CA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 13, 2024

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rick Rys, Director of Consulting at ARC Advisory Group, to discuss the electric power supply chain. The grid cannot add power fast enough to keep up with new demands from electric vehicles, heat pumps, and industrial electrification.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 14, 2022

Like every business and industry struggling to recover right now, burnout has become a significant concern for managers and business owners. A lack of insight, actionable analytics , clear directions, and industry guidance often paves the way to employee burnout. Employees in every industry might undergo seasons of workplace fatigue.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. The Automotive Industry. Other Industries. in vehicle sales worldwide in 2020 due to Coronavirus.

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Intermodal Transportation Landscape In a 2017 American Shipper Report on global sourcing, 58% of shippers indicated that their biggest concern today is rising intermodal transportation costs. In the last few months, shipment volumes and expenditures have increased significantly year over year—an 11.9 percent increase in volume and a 17.3

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Journalists Ellen Nakashima ( @nakashimae ) and Rachel Lerman ( @rachelerman ) report, “A mini-industry has arisen in companies that help victims of ransomware attacks. ” The Washington Post notes, “For small companies, the entire process takes two to four days. They know you’re not paying the price on the sticker.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. According to the company, inside the boxes are a highly efficient approach to sourcing, selling and packaging, backed by a corporate commitment to sustainability that is good for the business and even better for people and the planet. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB. There is massive flux in the chip industry – which seems to be on a different cycle than most demand cycles. Walmart is moving their vendors from FOB (Free on Board) to domestic buying, and the shift is happening fast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The man visited Brothers Liquors on Old Fort Road in Fort Washington and bought 15 identical tickets for the same Pick 5 drawing and ended up hitting the jackpot, winning $50,000 per ticket. GlobalData’s job analytics database tracks daily job postings across multiple industries, including consumer goods. That’s all for this week.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2017

is now available by delivery through AmazonFresh in the larger New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Boston, Washington D.C. has named a grocery industry veteran to help recharge its sluggish food division. and Philadelphia metro areas. New leadership for Target grocery division. Target Corp. Crew and Banana Republic stores at malls.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

The largest impacts start in the South and move their way up the US latitudinally – think Florida to Georgia to North Carolina, and Texas to California to Washington to Oregon. Iowa is one the most agriculture heavy states in the US and its industry is dominated by corn and soybean production. Heaviest Peak: August-October.

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