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The US FDA’s Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes – Supply Chain Impacts & Challenges

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Shorter shelf life or more limited inventory of natural colorants may lead to shorter production runs and increased batch frequency. Companies may need to revise inventory strategies and adjust procurement lead times accordingly. In many cases, current warehouse and transportation arrangements will need to be re-evaluated.

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The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike has a degree in Marketing from Iowa State University and over 30 years of experience leading teams in Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Automated Storage Retrieval Warehouses & Transportation. Mike has developed a track record of converging people and technology to get exceptional results. About Mary Kay.

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Casey’s General Stores Supply Chain Team Contributes to Strong Financial Results

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Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, the retailer has over 37,000 employees. It is easier to deliver what stores need, when they need it, with the ability to provide “hot shot” shipments if a store runs out low on inventory before the next shipment is scheduled. The pick-to-light machines dispense inventory to create store shipments.

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. Marty earned a Bachelor degree in Transportation and Logistics from the College of Business at Iowa State University.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 25 – October 1)

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Hy-Vee brings inventory robots to 5 stores to plan orders, reduce stockouts. While the most practical use has been in the warehouse, many companies have deployed robots in the store for a variety of tasks. Cotton prices reach a decade high.

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The Rise of Women in Supply Chain: Career Choice

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She holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Northern Iowa, blending technical acumen with business savvy. Before her remarkable career in supply chain management, Janice was a design and manufacturing engineer, laying a solid technical foundation for her expertise.

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Holiday shopping has started early amid fears over shipping delays

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Shortages of components and material aren’t the only reason the ideal gift for your loved one might not make it to a US warehouse in time for you to receive it by December. Then they’re unloaded and sent to warehouses around the country. Goods from overseas are put into shipping containers before being sent abroad.