Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever. To compete with Amazon, most retailers and manufacturers have had to dramatically shorten their own delivery windows. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As a contractor, you will need innovative strategies to navigate the resulting supply chain challenges. Based on West Texas Intermediate crude oil, oil prices fell 3.2% Even under those assumptions, procurement of all electrical components will remain challenging. What to expect for the electrical supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

The report added that Oklahoma would be a geographic advantage in that it is in proximity to Tesla’s recently opened volume production facility in Austin, Texas. manufacturing facility somewhere in Oklahoma as well. Part of Broader North America Based EV Supply Network Investments.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Major semiconductor customers and industry manufacturers, undertaking their own supply network resiliency evaluations, continue to elect to diversify fab production presence across major product demand regions. Apple’s exclusive chip-manufacturing partner. based suppliers that manufacture electronic components. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2023

Investor Event and Master Plan 3 Tesla conducted is annual investor event this week at its Austin, Texas facilities and unveiled “ Master Plan Part 3 ” which aims toward becoming the largest automaker by volume by 2030. That equates to the ability to produce and sell 20 million vehicles globally.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That strategy can lead to thousands of scenarios, and still no number of scenarios will answer all questions. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting. For example, Colorado should be serviced by the plant in Texas in certain months and by the California plant during others.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 18, 2019

ProMat is where manufacturing and supply chain professionals come to find their supply chain WOW. Houston, Texas. At this event, you will get the opportunity to be part of a huge network of more than 2,500 global supply chain and procurement professionals. Dallas, Texas. www.iwla.com. PROMAT 2019. April 8-11, 2019.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Earlier this month, somewhat related to recent Panasonic announcements, highflyer Tesla indicated it was investigating the development of a battery-grade lithium hydroxide refining facility in Texas. can spur added interest in battery manufacturing circular networks. with commercial volume operations by the end of 2024.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we provide highlights of manufacturing and supply chain developments involving electric vehicle automotive producers at the 2022 mid-year point. An added challenge has been the ramp-up of new manufacturing facilities in Austin, Texas and Berlin Germany. Volkswagen. electric vehicle batteries.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2017

On one hand, it would be great to have brand new manufacturing equipment. Besides the expense, meaning you or your management are unwilling to make an upfront investment when the manufacturing equipment has not failed entirely, there are other roadblocks thrown up against upgrading: The fear of change. The Big Picture. Performance.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This question is at the heart of any lean supply chain strategy. To make their supply chains more lean, retailers can explore different supply chain optimization techniques throughout procurement, production, and distribution, or outsource supply chain management to a 3PL. Evaluate your procurement process.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Continuing vehicle price cuts across the board have taken a toll without corresponding manufacturing cost decreases. The company’s strategy for dominating the market via price cuts has obvious implications for being the most efficient producer. percent operating margin in the latest quarter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

” In the state of Texas they have an expression I think is fitting for the Elementum solution: It is, “Big hat, but no cattle.” Traditional procurement functionality in SRM focused on improving transactional efficiency. Here are several promising trends to consider. These excite me: 1) Supplier Collaboration.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Early data shows that most supply managers believe that Hurricane Harvey, which caused widespread destruction in south Texas and the closure of the Port of Houston, will impact supply chains in coming months. Then, the insured will need to carefully review its policy to understand what is covered and what is not.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The narrative was that raw material cost inflation indeed impacted the bottom line, along with some delays in the ramping up of the two newer factories, one being Austin, Texas and the other Berlin Germany. Profitability also did not meet expectations.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

ShipBob can only fulfill orders for CBD products from our US fulfillment centers that meet the following criteria: Products are manufactured by a US-based company. From there, you can start refining your product, marketing, and ecommerce fulfillment strategies to grow your business. Products exclude vapes. Products contain <0.3%

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Leaders focused on process after process that was not designed to be part of a larger supply chain strategy. Silos in the organization do not know how they align because over 85% of companies are not clear on supply chain strategy. West Texas crude is now selling for 3X the price in the 1990s. But, it does not stop there.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2023

Tesla reported Q1-2023 financial performance that more than ever reinforces an ongoing strategy of fueling sales and output growth over profitability. Such a strategy has continued supply chain, production and new product introduction implications in the quarters to come. billion, with net income conversely declining 24 percent to $2.5

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

Companies who have a dedicated team focused on collecting information on the supply market can anticipate shortages, and work to create better category strategies to control costs. Manufacturers or the U.S. Supply Market Intelligence: A Managerial Handbook for Building Sourcing Strategies , New York, NY, Auerbach Publications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Aside from health and wellness products from Walgreens, prescription pet medications from easyvet and first-aid kits from Texas Health, Wing’s drones will also deliver pints of ice cream from Blue Bell Creameries. Ongoing global supply chain disruptions have many companies shifting supply chain strategies.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Supply Chain Matters has provided readers multiple commentaries focused on the shifting forces, both geo-political and industry generated, that are now providing short and longer-term impacts on the sourcing of semiconductor manufacturing and associated networks. That is what continues to transpire in various ongoing developments and moves.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2022

based high tech, and other related industry supply and manufacturing networks. based semiconductor research, development, manufacturing, and workforce development. That includes $39 billion in manufacturing incentives, $13.2 based chip manufacturing facilities in addition to two major facilities in the state of Texas.

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E2open

OCTOBER 6, 2022

For the eighth consecutive year, e2open is a leader in the Nucleus Control Tower Technology Value Matrix report – ranked the strongest in functionality AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. This environment has also exposed that visibility alone is not enough,” said Pawan Joshi, executive vice president of product management and strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Transportation planners can dynamically access the best freight rates across both contracted and non-contracted carriers, enabling them to procure additional capacity during peak demand periods. In this role, he leads his organization to drive thought leadership and go-to-market strategy for supply chain execution and logistics solutions.

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E2open

DECEMBER 8, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas – Dec. “With this technology release, e2open continues to deepen network coverage across all applications to expand what is possible on the platform that clients rely on to operate their supply chain and channel operations,” said Pawan Joshi, executive vice president of product management and strategy at e2open.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 10, 2020

I am working with a team of faculty and students on the COVID-19 testing supply chain , and we are seeking to try to develop the most effective and efficient testing strategy that will be the most effective for the state and for the country. But this will requires states to also begin thinking about what their testing strategy should be.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The system will initially be focused only on intrastate loads in Texas, but the company plans to expand beyond Texas in the coming months, says Max Pike, strategy lead at Uber Freight. Instead of waiting to load and unload a dedicated trailer, Powerloop envisions an expedient drop and hook system.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively. University of North Texas.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights added information regarding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) expanded presence and investment in U.S. based semiconductor manufacturing. Apple’s exclusive chip-manufacturing partner. Background. That plant is slated for a 2024 opening. The passage of the U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The impact this position carries in manufacturing is undervalued and recognized.” purchasing/procurement manager with a manufacturer of building equipment with 21-25 years of experience, living in the South Atlantic region and earning $36,00. The amount of change we will see in the next five years will blow your mind.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Those customers who were quick to recognize new conditions, and respond with innovative strategies, have fared far better in the face of continuing uncertainty than companies taking a more reactive stance. But at Blue Yonder, we noticed an interesting phenomenon. More Than Ever, Acting Sustainably Makes Good Business Sense.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Adding insult to injury, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors are facing the impact of the storms at the worst time possible: the lead up to holiday season. Brands that procure their products through a single source will likely face the most difficulty, especially if that source is located in an affected area.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 31, 2017

iconic places, such as the Route 128 tech corridor around Boston, Massachusetts; Research Triangle Park in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and, of course, California’s white-hot Silicon Valley. congressional districts, 50 states, plus the District of Columbia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Walmart will begin the deliveries at select stores in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas in the next few weeks, and then expand to other markets across the country before the end of the year. The company is currently using three of these ships to transport manufacturing materials. Coca-Cola has taken a different approach.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 16, 2016

I also want to provide an overview of my model of “parallel manufacturing”, that can be utilized by US companies to take advantage of both the low cost of global manufacturing, and the threat of import tariffs. Firstly, I want to lay down some assumptions given Trump has not provided all the details in his plan.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

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