Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Forecast in Q1 But Cautions on Inflation, Supply Chain. households across six states – Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Utah and Virginia. What a view. Someday I will actually step foot on that beach. And now on to this week’s news. Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Everything you need to know about inventory tax. Learn which states collect it, its impact on your business, how to reduce it, and how to leverage fulfillment technology to accurately track and control inventory. Understanding Inventory Tax. Is There a Federal Inventory Tax? How Does Inventory Tax Affect My Business?

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

by Kevin McGowan A recent article in Fleetowner shed some light on the human aspects of supply chain management. Professor of Supply Chain Procurement at Rutgers University), the article discusses some key traits held by the best supply chain managers. Featuring research by Arash Azadegan (Ph.D,

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2019

The use of predictive analytics in supply chain operations rose by 76% from 2017 to 2019 , according to survey data. Trade Representative’s office recently proposed $11 billion in tariffs on goods from the EU, which may cause shippers to try to move inventory to the U.S. before any new legislation can go into effect.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 31, 2014

Manufacturing teams used to manage the supply chain group. Today, in most organizations, the supply chain team manages manufacturing. The irony is that fewer and fewer people within the supply chain team understand manufacturing. Many of the partners in the room work on service part supply chains.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

By leveraging their technological infrastructure, your company can benefit from real-time visibility, accurate inventory tracking, and efficient order fulfillment processes. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina. 3PLs, on the other hand, can more easily flex labor across many customers.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. There are seismic shifts occurring between industries in value chains. The Supply Chain Index is the rate of supply chain improvement. Therefore, a company like BASF with a mature supply chain ranks 25 out of 30 for the post-recession period of 2010-2016.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). This rush of shipments has filled the nearby warehouse market, slowed transportation speeds, and driven up other supply chain costs.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Chris Johnson heads Tufts Medical Center’s supply chain, and he offers several strategies for those in the healthcare industry looking to make processes more efficienct and reduce costs. That’s exactly what Tufts Medical Center’s head of supply chain, Chris Johnson, plans to do. Who is Chris Johnson?

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Chris Johnson heads Tufts Medical Center’s supply chain, and he offers several strategies for those in the healthcare industry looking to make processes more efficienct and reduce costs. That’s exactly what Tufts Medical Center’s head of supply chain, Chris Johnson, plans to do. Who is Chris Johnson?

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PINC

JANUARY 22, 2020

Here’s a synopsis of his most-read articles for the year and the evergreen insights that he shared with readers: Excess Inventory? In an in-depth look at how autonomous spotters and trucks will impact the supply chain over the next five to 10 years, Yearling discusses the growing interest in self-driving vehicles and related technologies.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. West Coast supply chain participants, the recent congestion may impact West Coast shipping into the near future as well.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. West Coast supply chain participants, the recent congestion may impact West Coast shipping into the near future as well.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. With Houston largely unavailable from a commerce perspective, businesses can no longer rely on their supply, transport and warehouse networks in the area. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Consequently, the company is focusing its supply chain on moving product to this key market before potential tariffs go into effect and raise prices. The Port of Virginia recently renovated some of its terminals, elevating electrical equipment off the ground and moving servers further back from the waterline.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2024

Mid-Atlantic 3PL providers like Kanban Logistics can support your supply chain by handling drayage and container stripping services at both of these Ports. The recent accident at the Port of Baltimore is causing disruptions to imports on the East Coast, including at the Port of Norfolk and the Port of Wilmington, NC.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

The pandemic-related rise of eCommerce, combined with companies holding onto more inventory to guard against supply chain disruptions, has led to a tight real estate market where companies are battling for available space. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina. and falling.

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Tompkins Blog

MAY 5, 2014

I thought it would be interesting to see how these lessons learned translate to our world of supply chain. In 2011 Virginia Commonwealth shocked Kansas. Virginia unleashed a full court press to take an early 18 point lead, and then kept pouring it on. How do these apply to the supply chain world?

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Even when there appears to be clearly delineated lines that leave your supply chain outside of risk zones, your sites can still experience winds, floods, and storms that will impede your operations indefinitely. Forecasted Effects on Environment, Communities, and Supply Chains. click to zoom]. Evacuations and Shutdowns.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Even when there appears to be clearly delineated lines that leave your supply chain outside of risk zones, your sites can still experience winds, floods, and storms that will impede your operations indefinitely. Forecasted Effects on Environment, Communities, and Supply Chains. click to zoom]. Evacuations and Shutdowns.

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Jaggaer

MAY 12, 2020

Supply-Chain and Invoice automation. Through our review we recognized that managing the inventory of chemicals and the associated safety database manually on spreadsheets was cumbersome and inefficient. Rule-based recommendations. Smart Assistant. Self-maintained data quality. Intelligent Procurement. Sourcing automation.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

“We are excited to extend our improved distribution model to the Northeast because it will provide quicker service to our large retailers and benefit consumers in this key market,” said Dave Swihart, senior vice president, Global Supply Chain, ScottsMiracle-Gro. “In Email: anne.kreuser@edelman.com. Phone: 212.704.4593.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 15, 2022

In the 1990s, I transitioned from managing an emerging supply chain organization at a mid-sized manufacturing company to working for a supply chain planning company. I loved my classes in supply chain strategy and naively believed that companies actively applied the principles of Porter’s theory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 15, 2022

In the 1990s, I transitioned from managing an emerging supply chain organization at a mid-sized manufacturing company to working for a supply chain planning company. I loved my classes in supply chain strategy and naively believed that companies actively applied the principles of Porter’s theory.

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. Another manufacturer is Monoflo of Winchester, Virginia, a producer of reusable packaging. A good example is Mar-Bal Inc.,

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American Global Logistics

APRIL 8, 2024

On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a major transportation artery connecting Maryland and Virginia, collapsed. The collapse caused significant traffic disruptions and raised concerns about the fragility of our nation's infrastructure and its impact on supply chains. Many businesses depend on JIT inventory systems.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 3, 2019

I live just 14 miles from where I grew up, in Richmond, Virginia, and now live in Mechanicsville. Did you ever expect your career would lead you into the world of supply chain and space and floor planning? I trained everyone on all the software, including some elements related to inventory and how it was planned for each store.

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JDA software

APRIL 3, 2019

I live just 14 miles from where I grew up, in Richmond, Virginia, and now live in Mechanicsville. Did you ever expect your career would lead you into the world of supply chain and space and floor planning? I trained everyone on all the software, including some elements related to inventory and how it was planned for each store.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This is leading to an inventory pile-up of processors and memory chips used in PCs. As a result, shortages are alleviating across the board, and supply constraints caused by record demand for chips during the pandemic are less widespread. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. The largest U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients. Walmart is jumping on the bandwagon.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The question was simple, “What will be the impact of Hurricane Florence on the supply chain?” North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia sit squarely in the storm’s path. The supply chain impacts will ripple across the states as Florence moves west. Plot Your Supply Chain Risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

The two new prototypes are both based on the Hummingbird, which Wing says can carry about 2 pounds and has made hundreds of thousands of deliveries in Dallas suburbs, Virginia, Australia, and Finland. They use many of the same components, such as motors and guidance systems, and follow similar designs.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2014

In this week’s news… JDA Software Announces Industry-Leading Distribution-Centric Supply Chain Suite. Supply Chain Council to Merge with APICS. CSX oil train derails in Virginia, leaks into river (Reuters). Con-way Inc. Reports 2014 First-Quarter Results. XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2014 Results.

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Cognira

JULY 2, 2021

Mark’s relationship with AI started at a liberal arts college in West Virginia, where he studied Computer Science and minored in Accounting. For example, if you are attempting to automate the supply chain process, the human teaching the AI needs to understand the flow of goods and services, inventory and fulfillment process, etc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Walmart, along with its partner DroneUp, now operates drone delivery hubs in seven states, including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. December marked the lowest level for seaborne imports since June 2020, just before a pandemic-driven rush to restock depleted inventories triggered a surge in imports.

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