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Supply Chain Logistics in 2018: How They Keep the Lights on in Las Vegas

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is from Connie Benton who discusses the state of supply chain logistics and how they keep the lights on in Las Vegas. Las Vegas location isn’t exactly conducive to building a city. The Nature of Las Vegas’ Supply Chain Logistics Las Vegas’ economy is mainly service-oriented.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. In a strange twist, all the parking spaces for private planes in Las Vegas are currently booked, according to the Associated Press.

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A Holistic Smart City Strategy Requires a Digital Twin

Enterra Insights

Solomon reports, “Researchers at Oak Ridge and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory partnered with Chattanooga to build a digital twin that helps anticipate and alleviate traffic congestion. In a press release, Las Vegas CIO Michael Sherwood, stated, “Digital twins are rapidly becoming vital to how cities are run.

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The Five Key Takeaways from ShopTalk 2023

ToolsGroup

offering insights spanning shopper engagement, emerging channels, store experience, technology, and organization changes, the Las Vegas-based conference welcomed thousands of professionals from almost 3,000 established retailers and brands. Our team was delighted to see the positive energy and enthusiasm permeating the whole event.

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

Reports from Costco shoppers indicate that the same brand of chlorine tablets were $129.99 According to a Las Vegas pool operator, chlorine costs hovered between $75 and $85 over the last two decades before more than doubling throughout 2021. As of April 2021, chlorine prices were up a whopping 72% compared to January 2019.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24-28, 2017)

Talking Logistics

As you read this I’ll be flying back from the JDA FOCUS 2017 conference in Las Vegas. Robinson Reports First Quarter Results. Ryder Reports First Quarter 2017 Results. FourKites Announces Enhanced Integration With JDA Software for Real-Time Visibility Into Freight Transportation. UPS Generates 6.2%

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2017

Talking Logistics

The World’s Oldest Supply Chain Analyst Report (Elemica Executive Lunch). JDA Software : Focus 2017 , April 25-28, Las Vegas, NV. Manhattan Associates : Momentum 2017 , May 8-11, Las Vegas, NV. MercuryGate : MercuryGate 2017 User Conference , October 1-4, Las Vegas, NV. SMC3 Connections 2016).

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