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This map shows every bridge in the United States….and it’s incredible

The Network Effect

This map, prepared by Wonkblog and based on data by the National Bridge Inventory, shows every highway bridge in U.S. The relative lack of development in the West is instantly apparent, and if you look closely, you can make out such landmarks as the Mississippi River, the Appalachian mountains, and major cities like LA, Phoenix, and DC.

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Warehousing News Roundup: March 25, 2019

Stord

For months, shippers had been moving inventory from China to the United States earlier than usual, trying to get ahead of a new round of tariffs scheduled to hit in March. Ulta is closing one of its existing distribution centers (in Phoenix) later this month, shifting product to other locations. from January to February.

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Top Digital Supply Chain Cities in the U.S.

Material Handling & Logistics

Deloitte Consulting and the Metro Atlanta Chamber have teamed up to analyze how seven large metropolitan areas of the United States are transforming their traditional supply chain base into digital supply chains. Printer-friendly version. San Francisco Bay area. Media Type. Media Caption. San Francisco Bay area. Privacy Settings.

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What Retailers Learned About the Future at RILA Supply Chain Conference 2018

BlueYonder

As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. And they’re changing their supply chains to have less inventory at the point of distribution, focusing more on inspiration – more like showrooms. The good news for retail is that brands are rising to this challenge, building immersive customer journey stories and deeper engagements.

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What Retailers Learned About the Future at RILA Supply Chain Conference 2018

BlueYonder

As we gathered in Phoenix, Ariz. And they’re changing their supply chains to have less inventory at the point of distribution, focusing more on inspiration – more like showrooms. The good news for retail is that brands are rising to this challenge, building immersive customer journey stories and deeper engagements.

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How rate transparency grows SMBs: Introducing the FBA Index

Freightos

So, not surprisingly, Q3 saw a massive spike in small businesses being formed in the United States. It wasn’t all rosy though; FBA imports dropped off in July and August, likely in response to new restrictions Amazon placed on how much inventory third party sellers can hold in its warehouses. . Phoenix, AZ. Dallas, TX.

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Podcast: Marcia Williams on Supply Chain Optimization and Digital Transformation

Requis

I’m originally from Uruguay, and I came to the United States to pursue my MBA from Michigan State with concentrations in finance and supply chain. I like the story or use-case style that you see in books like “The Goal” or “The Phoenix Project”. Supply Chain Next · 018 – Marcia Williams.