Meet United States’ 100 Top COO’s in the Big Data Space
ThroughPut
JANUARY 23, 2023
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Implications of Apple Securing Semiconductor Fab Supply from the United States
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
That latter quoted statement has major industry significance, to state the least. Apple CEO Tim Cook made the disclosure during an internal company meeting held in Germany as part of a European tour. He reportedly added that the consumer electronics giant will likely expand its supply of semiconductor chips from Europe as well. .
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Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 11, 2024
About TIA The TIA is a leading industry organization dedicated to advancing the interests of transportation intermediaries across the United States. With a history of advocating for fair and equitable regulations, TIA ensures that its members are well-prepared to meet the challenges of a dynamic transportation landscape.
Glen Raven Meets Their Goals Through a Successful Deployment of Advanced Planning
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 29, 2018
It is a privately-held textile company that successfully navigated the global sourcing/labor arbitrage mania of the last decade and managed to maintain a significant presence in the United States. The implementation in the United States was for three yarn manufacturing facilities, a weaving factory, and a distribution center.
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: What It Means for the Future of Manufacturing
ivalua
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
domestic supply of computer chips and the construction of semiconductor fabrication facilities and equipment within the United States. As of 2020, the vast majority of the world’s “advanced” chips were manufactured outside of the United States, which is a noted concern of the US military. . billion to the U.S.
Fulfilling Big Bulky Small Parcels with Dusty Holcomb
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 19, 2023
Specializing in ecommerce order fulfillment and inventory management services, the company operates multiple warehouse facilities with over 1 million square feet of space across the United States. The company operates multiple warehouse facilities across the United States, with a combined total of over 1 million square feet of space.
This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 12, 2022
I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030. billion yen.
TIA Technovations with Tom Curee
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 8, 2024
About TIA The TIA is a leading industry organization dedicated to advancing the interests of transportation intermediaries across the United States. With a history of advocating for fair and equitable regulations, TIA ensures that its members are well-prepared to meet the challenges of a dynamic transportation landscape.
ToolsGroup Recognized as a Leader in the SPARK Matrix for Intelligent Retail Pricing & Promotion Optimization by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions
ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Come meet ToolsGroup at NRF 2024, Booth #3948. Save your meeting slot today. These insights, combined with our inventory optimization and stock rebalancing functions, help retailers satisfy demand while improving margins and minimizing waste.” Additional Resources: Want to learn more? Download the SPARK Matrix report HERE.
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Energy Transition in Supply Chain
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
There are three responses in this question that address supply chain sustainability: align with our goals, mission, and values; meet consumers expectations; and increase profitability. The second reason to address sustainability topics, from a supply chain perspective, is to meet consumer expectations.
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Import Bans from China Grow in US and UK
Logility
JANUARY 15, 2021
On January 13, 2021 the United States Customs and Border Protection expanded the blanket Withhold Release Order (WRO) initially issued on December 2, 2020 and will detain all shipments containing cotton and cotton products originating from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) and now includes tomato products.
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Aging and Its Impact on Economies and Supply Chains
Enterra Insights
JULY 27, 2023
Census Bureau predicted, by 2035, people over 65 years old living in the United States will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. And what role will government play in meeting these challenges?”[5] ” Good questions. Challenges Faced by Aging Nations A few years back, the U.S. ” The U.S.
North American Building Materials Leader Cornerstone Building Brands Chooses ToolsGroup and River Logic’s Technology
ToolsGroup
MARCH 26, 2024
Book a meeting. Unique Partnership Delivers an End-to-End Network Optimization Solution to Seamlessly Integrate Supply Chain Design, Manufacturing Footprint and Probabilistic Planning and Execution for Leading Building Materials Manufacturer. Join ToolsGroup and RiverLogic at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium , May 6-8 Orlando, FL.
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Meeting Demand During the Holidays
Elementum
DECEMBER 14, 2017
As spending on the holidays continues to grow , retailers and logistics operators have to take special measures to meet the demand. The United States Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx combined delivered a total of 1.8 billion packages during the 2016 holiday season.
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The China Container Risk in Global Supply Chain and Foreign Trade
NC State SCRC
APRIL 10, 2024
I recently sat on an ASTM F49 Committee Meeting on supply chain standards (I serve as the pro bono secretary for the committee). One of the speakers at this meeting was Commissioner Carl Bentzel from the Federal Maritime Commission.
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The Day of Reckoning for Sustainability Claims
Logility
MARCH 2, 2021
Traceability will be key in meeting consumer demands for sustainability. Meeting Consumer Expectations. The latest developments from the United Kingdom and United States show there is strong action being taken to change the way materials are sourced. Which brings us to the reckoning. Destroy the merchandise.
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5 Things Your Carrier Wants with Brian Gibala
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
One of The Top 500 For-Hire Carriers in United States, their network consists of nearly 300 tractors, 600 trailers, and 15,000 vetted partner carriers. Carriers want shippers who forecast their shipments and then meet those forecasted volumes – within reason because no forecast is perfect.
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The Onshoring, Reshoring, and Nearshoring Strategies Calm Supply Chain Chaos
Logility
MAY 17, 2023
According to Reshoring Initiative , companies seeking to limit their exposure to supply chain uncertainties and global conflict risks are moving operations from East Asia to the United States or as close as possible. Whatever the rationale, this trend – which includes onshoring, reshoring and nearshoring – offers enticing tradeoffs.
Supporting EV and Battery Innovation at NAATBatt `24
QAD
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
This is where QAD comes in, and we’ll be at NAATBatt International Annual Meeting and Conference for the third consecutive year to show you how. We encourage all NAATBatt attendees to stop by the QAD booth and meet with Andreas Bareid, Head of EV and Mobility, to explore the ways in which QAD can address their business challenges.
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What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Q3 is a tough quarter: the list of companies failing to meet revenue guidance will continue to grow. The question is, how can a company not meet guidance? The market tolerates an underperforming company that meets guidance more than a top performer that misses guidance. A social security number is an authoritative identifier.
Supply Chain Success Prompts ToolsGroup-Lãberit Partnership to Expand into LATAM
ToolsGroup
JULY 25, 2023
The two companies recognized the tremendous potential for a partnership that could meet the increased demand for supply chain solutions across Europe and Latin America. At the same time, Lãberit had begun expanding its consulting services to organizations throughout the supply chain sector.
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Food Waste is a Big Problem That Can be Solved
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The United States, for example, wastes about 40% of their food , amounting to about 125 to 160 billion pounds—much of which is perfectly edible. The United States consumes over 21 billion gallons of jet fuel every year, with the aviation sector contributing around 2.5% Pete Pearson Director of Food Waste, WWF.
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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 8, 2023
Poor fit – If your 3PL does not have the necessary specialization, expertise, or resources to meet your specific business needs, it may be time to consider finding a provider that is a better fit. It may be necessary to look for a more experienced and capable provider to meet your growing needs.
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Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 19, 2022
Applying innovation to supply chains, combines innovative technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), analytics, and robotics to supply chain management to improve performance and meet customer demands. Agility” is a key concept in logistics. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2022.
Advanced analytics meets social good: how Angel Flight West optimizes flight routes for families in need
AIMMS
JULY 10, 2018
AFW works in 13 of the Western United States. The post Advanced analytics meets social good: how Angel Flight West optimizes flight routes for families in need appeared first on AIMMS - Supply Chain Management, Analytics, and Optimization Blog. Preparing for Champ Camp.
Rail 101 with Ian Jefferies
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 2, 2022
Prior to serving in the United States Senate, he worked for the U.S. Operating over a private, 140,000 mile network stretching across the far reaches of North America, AAR members include the major freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak. Government Accountability Office.
Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 21, 2023
He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., IATA’s U.S. cargo subsidiary.
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Revenge Festivities: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand
Locus
OCTOBER 21, 2022
According to United States Census Bureau data , advance estimates for U.S. The post Revenge Festivities: How To Power Up Your Retail Last-Mile Fulfillment To Meet Soaring Demand appeared first on Locus Blog. There seems to be a similar uptick across other geographies as well. billion, which was an 8.2% Schedule Demo.
Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 18, 2023
United States Inflation Rates and GDP Inflation is the highest in forty years. Abandon the processes focused on multiple layers of meetings to improve collaboration of organizations that are not aligned, but focused on transactional data. Tougher than most understand. History is a poor guide for the future.
The Rise of EVs: Taking a Leadership Role at NAATBatt 2023
QAD
MARCH 16, 2023
NAATBatt International’s annual meeting , which takes place in the United States, is the backdrop against which many of the brightest minds in the EV battery marketplace gather once a year to share research, forge partnerships and answer the industry’s most pressing questions.
An Observation on Corporate and Societal Resiliency and the Strength of the Human Spirit
Enterra Insights
APRIL 11, 2022
This trip added a very human dimension because of the suffering of millions of displaced Ukrainians, the insecurity of people living next to Ukraine, and the incredible outpouring of kindness and support from Ukraine’s neighbors – in particular, Poland, the United States, Canada, and others.
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United States is Leaving the UPU
Intelligent Audit
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) will meet on September 24th due to the possibility of a United States withdrawal in October. pounds into the United States. A better deal is being negotiated but if no agreement is met, the United States will withdraw from the UPU.
Lot Traceability in the Fashion Industry
Logility
JANUARY 5, 2021
The other shoe dropped in September 2020 when, by a vote of 406-3, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. This is what United States Customs and Border Protection will examine to determine compliance with relevant rules and regulations. 6210 — the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Your supply chain is costing you money – Reason #1 Offshoring without getting the full picture
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
Meetings are difficult to set up because one side or the other will need to take the call outside of normal business hours. And if you decide to meet face to face, you are looking at long travel times. Increased transportation costs – Has anyone noticed that the price of fuel is going up? Have any interesting stories?
National Inventors’ Day: Celebrating the Heroes of Manufacturing
QAD
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Inventors’ Day in the United States on February 11, 1983. Every year on Thomas Alva Edison’s birthday, the United States celebrates National Inventors’ Day to honor the contributions of inventors whose inventions have revolutionized innovation and growth in the United States.
Understanding Supply Chain Sustainability
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2022
Targets are considered ‘science-based’ if they are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement – limiting global warming to well-below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. degrees Celsius.
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Safer and Faster: Singapore’s Known Consignor Regime
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 16, 2021
An excellent opportunity for SMEs to leverage on Government support to enhance their operational productivity, whilst ensuring they meet the KCR requirements.”. Tony Lugg added “Companies who digitalise and/or automate the shipping processes may qualify for Government grants where improvements in efficiencies/productivity can be demonstrated.
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What You Need To Know About The State Of The Retail Worker Shortage
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 3, 2022
How to Hire in a Labor Shortage and Meet Customer Expectations. The Current State of the Retail Worker Shortage: Are Retail Workers in Demand? As per a recent report by CNBC , the labor department in the United States has 5.5 From the United States to Europe, it’s a worldwide challenge for retailers.
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Protect Your Shipments From Cargo Theft
Zipline Logistics
APRIL 11, 2023
Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.
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The Evolving Warehouse: Prepare Your Warehouse for Disruption
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
According to the CBRE Global E-commerce Outlook 2021 report , e-commerce growth will require another 330 million square feet of warehouse space in the United States by 2025. Can you meet and respond to changing business demands? Meanwhile, e-commerce is booming more than ever.
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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 10, 2024
That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. Not Southwest.
FedEx Freight Direct Expands Across the United States
Intelligent Audit
OCTOBER 16, 2019
As of October 15th, FedEx has announced that that program’s success has warranted its full launch across “80% of the United States.” The post FedEx Freight Direct Expands Across the United States appeared first on Intelligent Audit. ” eCommerce is Changing Shipping. Details of the Service.
Human Rights Compliance Assessment
SupplyShift
MAY 30, 2023
The Human Rights Compliance Assessment helps you understand the full scope of labor practices within your supply chain, so you can drive improvement with suppliers that don’t meet your labor standards. READY TO DEPLOY Assessment content already designed and ready to be sent. Simply load your suppliers and start assessing.
Food Supply Chain Workers Play Heroic Role During Covid-19 Outbreak
Enterra Insights
MARCH 24, 2020
“If there’s one image that captures the panic seeping through the United States,” wrote Michael Corkery ( @mcorkery5 ) and Sapna Maheshwari ( @sapna ), “it might be the empty store shelves where toilet paper usually sits.”[1] We have never seen levels like this across the United States.
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