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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. Withrow Endowed Emerging Scholar at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business. About Michigan State University, Department of Supply Chain Management. About Jason Miller.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

races to expand Michigan locks and secure the supply chain S.-bound The new program reduces the time it takes to fulfill an order by up to 25%, the company said, and it can identify and store inventory up to 75% faster. It is also set to alter how many of the company’s vast army of workers do their jobs.

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The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A study by the University of Michigan in 2018 showed how a patty of plant-based Beyond meat compared to a regular US beef patty of meat. Timing when stores need replenishment or when factory production will increase its demand, will likewise have better forecasting software to lower the overall waste in our inventory and retail systems.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

Today, during the COVID-19 response, ERP is keeping entire industries in operation with its ability to sustain business operations through remote access, automated reporting, electronic data exchange, and real-time factory controls. The post ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19 appeared first on IQMS Manufacturing Blog.

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6 Key Takeaways from Blue Yonder Automotive Connect

BlueYonder

Blue Yonder and Microsoft co-hosted the annual Blue Yonder Automotive Connect event in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together 67 supply chain practitioners from 15 companies in the Automotive OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket sectors. These goals align seamlessly with the broader industry’s emphasis on enhancing efficiency and agility.

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Supply Chain Leadership Series VII: Matthew Wallace, CEO, Project DXM

NC State SCRC

What led me from my transition from the corporate world into the start-up world is a problem I have been trying to solve for decades in the apparel sector: How to get closer to the consumer, how to become more sustainable, and how to reduce waste. About 25% of all apparel produced goes into the landfill. What does it take to be a start-up?

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Pfizer Supply Chain Modernization Leading The Way In Healthcare

RFgen

This necessitated expanding its manufacturing, particularly at its Kalamazoo, Michigan site, where COVID-19 vaccines and treatments were made. Two of these innovations include the first large-scale lipid nanoparticle (LNP) manufacturing system and advanced shipping containers for ultra-cold vaccines.