Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting, we highlight a published analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco quantifying the effects of supply chain disruptions have had on the existing U.S. This analysis concludes that supply driven factors such as manufacturing or logistics disruptions are contributing 2.5

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

One of the toughest challenges we encountered was managing logistics as our business grew. Additionally, sustainability and ethical sourcing will become even more critical in the coming years.” We specialize in creating candles with scents inspired by books and literature – a niche we proudly pioneered.”

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

number of flights, road congestion, distance to ocean ports); and in the presence of top 100 logistics IT providers. number of flights, road congestion, distance to ocean ports); and in the presence of top 100 logistics IT providers. San Francisco Bay area. San Francisco Bay area. New York City. Media Type.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

“Around 0600 Pacific Time Tuesday morning, multiple Waymo vehicles in San Francisco encountered very dense fog and determined they should pull over temporarily,” a company spokesperson said. And now on to this week’s logistics news. to smaller logistics operators scrambled to fill jobs at fulfillment centers.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

San Francisco, CA —February 9, 2022— Parade, the leader in carrier access and truckload capacity management platform software for freight brokers, announces securing $12.7M Sloane is an active investor in supply chain and logistics startups. in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures. in total capital raised.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This means we need more agile, flexible, and scalable planning platforms to process and consolidate new data sources, drive insights using advanced analytics such as AI/ML to drive autonomous decisions, and expand collaboration within and outside our organizations. We need planning platforms to keep up with all the changes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. According to Intel Supply Chain Manager Greg Skrovan, the new focus is transforming the company’s reverse logistics supply chain, making it a “circular economy.” But then again, who doesn’t love a good chocolate sample?

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Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

Worldwide third-party logistics (3PL) has emerged as a viable option for meeting global distribution demands. But global logistics is still a reactive industry. Collaborative TMS is a new case of cooperation in GSC execution that can create partnerships, minimize delivery time and increase delivery dependability.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Logistics Start-Up Loop Announces $35 Million Series B Funding Logistics industry audit and payment services platform provider Loop has announced that the start-up has raised $35 million in a Series B investment round co-led by J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners and Index Ventures.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2015

For example, according to an article in Re/code last week, Google is shutting down its two Google Express delivery hubs in San Francisco and Mountain View, California. Source: Adelante SCM. Source: Adelante SCM. Source: Adelante SCM. What is Delivery Demand Shaping?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 This provider describes itself as an AI- enabled procurement Cloud platform built for the sourcing of lower-dollar, non-strategic purchases, commonly referred to as “ tail spend.” Expands C-Suite Amid Increased Technology Demand.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 22, 2016

The proposed first route between Los Angeles and San Francisco would cut travel times from 4 hours to 35 minutes. They might allow companies to carry less inventory – perhaps using Hyperloop to rapidly source whatever parts or raw materials that can’t be 3D printed. 1126km / h).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. According to the company, inside the boxes are a highly efficient approach to sourcing, selling and packaging, backed by a corporate commitment to sustainability that is good for the business and even better for people and the planet.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 20, 2023

As an example, San Francisco based payroll services firm Rippling was a customer of SVB , and on March 10, could not process its customers’ employee paychecks.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ? Warehouse Automation.

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Supply Chains Rock

MARCH 14, 2012

Cyber security can be breached from unlikely sources. Contributed article by Kaity Nakagoshi, Bisk Education, University of San Francisco. The University alliance, in partnership with the University of San Francisco’s online program, has provided this article. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Let’s look at some examples: Michelin-guide restaurant The Morris in San Francisco, offers kerbside pickups of its entire fine dining menu, including charcuterie and its signature dish, smoked duck. Jacket-recommended restaurant Canlis in Seattle has temporarily closed its elegant mid-century dining room.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. The number of materials in a product and from where these materials are sourced have big impacts on the supply chain costs.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. The number of materials in a product and from where these materials are sourced have big impacts on the supply chain costs.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. Sourcing The number of materials in a product and from where these materials are sourced have big impacts on the supply chain costs.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. Sourcing The number of materials in a product and from where these materials are sourced have big impacts on the supply chain costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2015

We have written several posts on this technology and how it will change manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and transportation. This new source of capital has undoubtedly accelerated the rate at which IoT devices are being developed. 15 Improvements by the Deployment of The Internet of Things in the Supply Chain. ALL OVER THE MAP.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The logistics and transportation industry is transforming at a rapid rate, with factors like e-commerce shopping fueling the fire. Those with optimized supply chain and logistics plans can develop a significant advantage over their competitors. Crowd-Sourced Logistics. Scooter Deliveries. Shared Warehouses.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB. This is equivalent to extortion, and actually borders on being illegal. One of the largest retail brands is moving their vendors from FOB (Free on Board) to domestic buying, and the shift is happening fast.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed. Instead, I think that it needs to be holistic to balance the trade-offs of source, make and deliver together.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, San Francisco-based vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited Inc. The partnership will kick off by first sourcing Walmart’s California stores with Plenty’s leafy greens from its Compton farm. announced it had secured its largest investment to date.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Sam is the Founder and CEO of Kargo , a San Francisco tech firm that is on a mission to make factory operations as intuitive and responsive as reading Google Maps. Sam Lurye is the Founder and CEO of Kargo, a San Francisco tech firm that is on a mission to make factory operations as intuitive and responsive as reading Google Maps.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. Until these tragedies occurred, virtually no public information was available concerning apparel companies that were sourcing from the factories involved.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. Until these tragedies occurred, virtually no public information was available concerning apparel companies that were sourcing from the factories involved.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. Until these tragedies occurred, virtually no public information was available concerning apparel companies that were sourcing from the factories involved.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. Until these tragedies occurred, virtually no public information was available concerning apparel companies that were sourcing from the factories involved.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 30, 2018

Started in the Fintech industry, the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has the potential to fundamentally transform the supply chain and logistics industry. Until these tragedies occurred, virtually no public information was available concerning apparel companies that were sourcing from the factories involved.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Here are some key factors organic food companies need to consider to ensure a sustainable supply chain: Sourcing. Food manufacturing and processing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Here are some key factors organic food companies need to consider to ensure a sustainable supply chain: Sourcing. Food manufacturing and processing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. However, it is not always possible to source all ingredients locally.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. However, it is not always possible to source all ingredients locally.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. However, it is not always possible to source all ingredients locally.

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