Remove Manufacturing Remove Mississippi Remove Sourcing Remove Warehousing
article thumbnail

Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

The company has a sourcing team that vets the beans. The company has about 200 of their own coffee shops; Peet’s also sells coffee bags and K-cup packages through 15,000 warehouse clubs, grocery, and convenience stores nationwide. These DSD warehouses in turn receive less-than-truckload size shipments on at least a weekly basis.

article thumbnail

Justifying Investments in Risk Avoidance

MIT Supply Chain

Insurance companies face this issue when selling disruption insurance, or when trying to convince manufacturers to reduce both the likelihood and impact of business interruptions through measures such as increasing inventory levels and developing alternative suppliers. Replacement sources were soon found.

article thumbnail

In Louisiana, Trade War Makes Biggest US Port Tremble

Material Handling & Logistics

To understand what a trade war means for America, go to the Mississippi. Everything came from the Mississippi. People have no idea what’s going on on the other side of that levee,” said port Executive Director Paul Aucoin, nodding toward the grassy ridge beyond which 800 vessels can ply his portion of the Mississippi at any time.