Walmart Planning to Open Case-Ready Beef Facility in Kansas
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 14, 2023
Walmart expects the facility to create 600 jobs for the Olathe, Kansas community while improving the visibility of the company's beef supply chain.
Beware the Swinging Pendulum on Supply Chain Inventory Practices
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. planning offers an alternative to swinging the pendulum and as the strategy that provides the supply chain resilience leaders seek.
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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. What is supply chain visibility?
The Evolution of Warehousing with Joe Oliaro
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2023
Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics , a leading provider of supply chain solutions. Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy.
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Building Strong Carrier Relationships with Dan Lindsey
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 5, 2024
Dan is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Broker-Carrier Summit , which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 22 – 24, 2024. Dan Lindsey and Joe Lynch discuss building strong carrier relationships. About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit.
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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech July 14 2022
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 14, 2022
In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.
Breaking Supply Chain News- Panasonic Plans an Additional EV Battery Production Facility in the U.S.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 26, 2022
Today’s report indicates that the proposed Oklahoma production facility, if consummated, would serve as a twin to a previously announced Kansas facility. Reportedly, the State of Kansas is providing upwards of $700 million in rebates and tax incentives as an incentive for selection of the Kansas facility. All rights reserved.
Accenture Study Provides Evidence of Supply Chain Resiliency Actions
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group via its Supply Chain Matters outreach blog highlights a recently published survey sponsored by Accenture that provides findings indicating that companies are indeed investing in supply chain resiliency capabilities to mitigate business disruption. supply chain activity.
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CPKC and Teck Sign Steelmaking Coal Supply Chain Agreement
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 4, 2023
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited and Teck Coal Limited signed a steel-making coal transportation agreement that runs through the end of 2026.
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Excessive heat hits the food supply chain
Resilinc
JUNE 28, 2022
While it’s nowhere near as critical as the shortages of baby formula that have distressed families since March, the predicted shortage of sriracha hot sauce reflects how badly extreme heat waves are already disrupting supply chains this summer. The post Excessive heat hits the food supply chain appeared first on Resilinc.
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The Smart Warehousing Story with Carl Wasinger
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 2, 2023
Carl graduated from Kansas State University with a business degree and a focus on Information Systems, as well as from Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute with a warehouse operations focus. He is a logistics management and operations veteran, actively leading the business to its next phase of growth.
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XX and XY: A Different World in Supply Chain
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 8, 2014
I jeopardized the release date of the book by taking an extra three months to finish the Supply Chain Index work. He is trying to figure out the answer to these questions: What defines supply chain excellence? Since supply chain can be a bit boring, I made it into a narrative. Who has done it best?
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 17, 2023)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 17, 2023
Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 17, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I arrived at the office expecting to start a research project related to the semiconductor industry (where I had spent most of my career at that point, and what I had been hired to do).
Supply Chain by the Numbers for Aug. 12, 2021
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 11, 2021
Who will Win Kansas City Southern Bid, as CP Ups Price Amid Rising Labor Costs, Walmart DC Workers can Get Big Bonuses. Massive Amazon Air Hub Opens. Judge Rule Swift did not Poach CRST Driver.
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Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winner for October 6, 2021 Contest
Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Kate Luby of Kansas City Takes Home the Prize with a Great Caption
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Boot Barn Implements Intelligent Warehouse Automation and Control System
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 31, 2021
The company also operates store support and distribution centers in California and Kansas. The Wichita, Kansas facility supports the company’s expanding e-commerce business. Supply chain consultants from E2 Solutions established a relationship with Boot Barn through its participation with the WMS go-live at the facility.
Using AI to Gain a Competitive Advantage with Matt Parry & Kevin Coomes
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in political science, with a concentration in Chinese, from Kansas State University. and Revenova, LLC. This comprehensive academic background further enhances his ability to navigate diverse markets and engage with stakeholders on a global scale. With 2022 revenues of $3.3
COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict Global Supply Chain News Capsule March 23 2022
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 23, 2022
In this Supply Chain Matters March 23 rd edition of our COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule, we provide updates to ongoing industry supply chain developments and disruptions of concern to our reading audience. based Kansas City Southern , pending full regulatory approvals which is expected sometime this year.
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Building a Company and a Network with Nicole Glenn
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 27, 2023
Today Candor is recognized as a leading certified women-owned business headquartered in Texas – with offices in Illinois and Kansas. Logistics is in Nicole’s DNA having held several operational positions for a variety of transportation brokerage companies over the years.
Major Commercial Aircraft Supplier Labor Disruption Still Possible
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 24, 2023
In a prior Supply Chain Matters blog commentary published on Monday of this week , we highlighted that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier Spirit AeroSystems has reached a tentative agreement in labor contract renewal talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
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America Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos
Operations and Supply Chain Management
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. s industrial heartland is dotted with examples of how some links in the supply chain have been adapted to keep the wheels of commerce turning while others seized up. Businessweek. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. Brendan Murray.
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Navigating the Freight Downturn with Kevin Coomes
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 17, 2023
Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in political science, with a concentration in Chinese, from Kansas State University. and Revenova, LLC. This comprehensive academic background further enhances his ability to navigate diverse markets and engage with stakeholders on a global scale. About Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai
Supply Chain by the Numbers for April 22, 2021
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 21, 2021
Big Rival Bid for Kansas City Southern. Suez Canal Holding Beached Cargo Until Ship Owner Pays Up. Prices for New and Used Shipping Containers Surging. Dollar General Bets on Brick and Mortar Sales
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Supply Chain News on The Latest News on Kansas City Southern Takeover Drama
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 17, 2021
Canadian National Seems Likely to Win, but some Analysts Say Money there for Canadian Pacific to Make Higher Bid
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The Backorder, March 20 2024
Unleashed
MARCH 19, 2024
In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Houthi threat softened by pandemic prep.
This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2022
We’ve all been talking about the looming supply chain talent shortage for quite some time. The supply chain’s little-known weakest link: railroad workers. Nations aim to secure supply chains with “friend-shoring”. But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers.
What if the United States broke in half? Is Your Company Ready in the Event of a Catastrophe?
The Network Effect
JULY 23, 2018
The New Madrid Fault Zone stretches across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee. The post What if the United States broke in half? Is Your Company Ready in the Event of a Catastrophe? appeared first on The Network Effect.
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Major Commercial Aircraft Supply Network Disruption Now Avoided
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 30, 2023
In prior Supply Chain Matters commentary , we have highlighted that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier Spirit AeroSystems was involved in tense labor contract renewal talks with upwards of 6,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?
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 News on Three Federal Maritime Commissioners ask STB to Stop Kansas City Southern Takeover
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 27, 2022
Allege Canadian Pacific Railway will Divert Containers from US to Canadian Ports
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Supply Chain News on Canadian Pacific Finally gets Its US Merger
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 22, 2021
CP to Acquire Kansas City Southern for 25 Billion Dollars, Create Extensive North American Nework
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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 29, 2022
Starting this week, customers across the US will begin to see custom electric delivery vehicles from Rivian delivering their Amazon packages , with the electric vehicles hitting the road in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, among other cities.
Added Evidence of Emerging Regionalization of Global Supply Networks
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 30, 2023
The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. supply chain activity. imports peaked at 21.6 percent in 2022.
Faceless AI Will Not Relegate the Social Side of Business to the Past
MIT Supply Chain
JUNE 5, 2023
Supply chain management is a people business and will remain that way even amid the rise of AI and automation. Again, the arguments are put forth in more detail in my new book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., I use the structure of supply chains to illustrate the point. and the Future of Work.
Hurricane Harvey - Effects, Forecasts, and Operational Best Practices
Elementum
AUGUST 29, 2017
As a center of petro-chemical industry and a conduit of trucking and rail out of Mexico, the key supply chain hub is currently devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Kansas City Southern suspended train operations between Kendleton and Laredo, while Union Pacific reduced the movement of trains along the areas to be hit by the storm.
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The Evolution of the Food & Beverage Value Chain: Driven By Consumers
QAD
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In addition, they need to ensure distribution of these products to more locations, which complicates the supply chain. The ability to track and trace food & beverage products through the entire supply chain is now being driven by the consumer. This has complicated the entire process and the supply chain.
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PepsiCo’s Massive, Complex, and Difficult Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Andrew was the company’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across their end-to-end value chain. The multinational’s goal is to achieve net zero GHG emissions across their value chain by 2040. PepsiCo’s Internal Supply Chain. PepsiCo has an enormous and complex supply chain.
Wholesale Distribution: Any Way You Want It?
Logility
OCTOBER 16, 2018
The groups on my most listened to playlists include Boston, REO, Rush, Kansas, Styx, Van Halen, Eagles, Foreigner and The Police, just to name a few. Wholesale distributors have played an important supply chain role for well over 100 years helping to drive the economy and meet ever evolving market needs.
All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 2.25-3.1
Freight Plus
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
As [railroads] get better and in some cases, not as flexible, we want to have control over our entire supply chain," Braunbach said. Warehouse closings in Aberdeen, Maryland; Edgerton, Kansas; and Rialto, California came as a surprise and a “body blow” to XPO, said their CEO Brad Jacobs. "We Morgan analysts.
This Week in Logistics News (September 12-16, 2016)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)? Many products are within the category of optimizers for supply chain needs. in Series A to Bring Real-Time Visibility to the Supply Chain via APIs.
Multi-Sector Integrated Business Planning/S&OP Summit: Going?
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MARCH 13, 2014
Unilever – not many years have passed since Unilever did not have a Supply Chain presence on the main board. We are banking on Barclays to deposit some interesting insights and notes on Supply Chain Finance related to planning. Now it is only profit that is piled high.
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Tech OEMS battle it out in the semiconductor value chain
Resilinc
JULY 26, 2022
Despite the signs that global supply chains are rebalancing, shortages and delays of important components continue to weigh on revenues in some segments, such as PCs and smartphones. Strengths and weaknesses of PC makers’ supply chains varied by geographies, and those regional variations strongly influenced revenues for some firms.
Supply Chain News on Mixed Q4 for Rail Carriers after Impact of Tax Cuts
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 5, 2018
Volumes Up Big for Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern, Flat or Down at CSX and Union Pacific
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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Carrier Operating Performance by Mode for Q2 2016
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 23, 2016
Kansas City Southern has Great Quarter, while Old Dominion Slows but Still ar Outperforms Rivals Rail Carriers Continue to be Far More Profitable than Truckload or LTL Sectors.
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