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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. Others include water, food, transportations and so on. And that’s just one problem.

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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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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

Labor shortages and transportation struggles as a result of the pandemic impeded production even further, resulting in a true chlorine shortage. Reports from Costco shoppers indicate that the same brand of chlorine tablets were $129.99 Back in 2020, the world’s chlorine market was valued at around 99 million tons. The result?

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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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Top Takeaways from Coupa Inspire

Logistics Viewpoints

It ran from April 11 th through the 13 th at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. Roughly 3,000 customers, prospects, and partners attended.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2017

Talking Logistics

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. The World’s Oldest Supply Chain Analyst Report (Elemica Executive Lunch). JDA Software : Focus 2017 , April 25-28, Las Vegas, NV.

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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. FourKites Announces Enhanced Integration With JDA Software for Real-Time Visibility Into Freight Transportation. Robinson Reports First Quarter Results. Ryder Reports First Quarter 2017 Results. UPS Generates 6.2%