Unleashed
MARCH 2, 2022
The idea of Kanban in lean manufacturing is to cut wasted inventory by carrying only what you need in order to cover lead times, while at the same time improving communication on customer orders to ensure everyone is aware of what’s going on at all times. a heavier focus on demand forecasting and more variable inventory purchasing).
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 5, 2016
First branded ‘Prime Air’ jet in Amazon’s fleet to fly at Seafair (Seattle Times). Right now, everything going on those planes is inventory held in Amazon fulfillment centers and sold on the Amazon website,” [Dave Clark, Amazon.com’s senior vice president of worldwide operations] said.
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Logistics Bureau
MARCH 19, 2020
The US auto industry is expected to follow suit as stockpiled inventory becomes depleted. Jacket-recommended restaurant Canlis in Seattle has temporarily closed its elegant mid-century dining room. Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 15, 2022
The Seattle-based company said on its website that the added fees, which take effect April 28, are “subject to change” and will apply to both apparel and non-apparel items. Amazon’s third-party marketplace, where independent merchants list millions of their products, is a huge part of its business.
QAD
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma are likewise expanding gate hours. QAD SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) removes those inefficiencies and error-prone processes by giving manufacturers and their suppliers a single point of entry that promotes real-time communication, streamlines procurement processes and reduces inbound supply risks.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 8, 2016
Amazon expands same-day Prime delivery to 11 more cities (Seattle Times). MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Best Buy rolls out same-day delivery in 13 markets (Star Tribune). Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference.
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 18, 2023
Long time Seattle Times aerospace industry reporter Domenic Gates tweeted that it is believed that this problem may date back four years and possibly affect most of the planes built since the original grounding of the aircraft in 2029.
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