Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina. hope to slash shipping costs and save millions of dollars when they sit down later this month to negotiate long-term contracts with ocean carriers following last year’s surge in rates. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 9, 2021

We have also seen shortages of semiconductor chips , shipping containers, and even test monkeys (seriously). South Carolina Ports breaks all-time container record. As sustainability efforts continue to grow, companies are looking at ways to be innovative with the rise of e-commerce. US trade deficit jumps 4.8

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I helped create the first North American chapter of BVL International in the Carolinas, and we hosted two meetings at Volvo in North Carolina and Thyssen-Krupp in South Carolina. We just finished hosting over 150 executives at our Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, with a theme on Supply Chain Analytics.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. Dan, new to the job, failed to remove the shipping bolts from the back of the washer. The two primary manufacturing sites are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Irmo, South Carolina.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

This week: Big warehouses get even bigger thanks to direct-to-consumer shipping trends, and Trader Joe’s gets some new competition. Also, Fast Company names Amazon and Home Depot as two of the Most Innovative Companies of 2017. Ship-to-consumer means bigger warehouses. big-box store in the past three years.

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