Pennsylvania has closed all 35 of its highway rest stops, impacting bathrooms, vending machines, and parking access for carriers. VLSFO (Very Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil) $315 per metric ton 3/12 comparted to $740 per metric ton in January 2020 = 57% decrease. MORE

”[1] The report focused on four key metrics: supplier criticality, supplier financial risk, global sourcing risk, and foreign exchange risk. If you are an upstream supplier or a downstream retailer, different metrics must also be considered. Howard Kunreuther and Michael Useem, professors at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, recommend being “alert to near-misses.” MORE

The largest Groundhog Day in the United States is in s Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania , with Punxsutawney Phil. . We believe that supply chain excellence is driving improvement while averaging a higher level of performance in the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. MORE

Ali holds a BSE & MSE from the University of Pennsylvania in Chemical Biomolecular Engineering with concentrations in Pharmaceutics & Biotechnology. How do I start using my existing operations data metrics like cycle time, uptime to help create operational benefits for my teams? MORE

The majority of shippers (71%) and third-party firms (72%) recognize its influence on key retailer metrics such as consumer satisfaction and brand loyalty. MORE

3 years ago, ThroughPut was an LLC out of a basement in Pennsylvania. Time: I would look at business flow metrics more closely, and clearly assess if the numbers I am seeing are in line with industry standards. This article was originally published in Entrepreneur Magazine. Let’s start with why ThroughPut exists, rather than talk about what ThroughPut does, or myself. MORE

These executives provided an overview of the incredible growth in the natural gas pipeline structure that is being driven by the massive shale gas reserves in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Ohio that are driving the need for gas and LNG distribution lines. Daily metrics of on-time, project dollars spent versus budget, and key milestones on time, as well as the use of two-way scorecards are important. MORE

Below are characteristics I have seen as a road warrior that demonstrate strong company culture in supply chain organizations: Concise communication of supply chain metrics displaying past, present and projected performance. by Carol McIntosh Firstly, what is a supply chain road warrior? MORE

A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. According to the Wharton University of Pennsylvania , the measures to fully utilize omnichannel 2.0 Omnichannel is a term frequently used in today’s modern supply chain management. Omnichannel capability is associated with getting product to the customer in any possible fashion, that is convenient for the customer. MORE

Ali holds a BSE & MSE from the University of Pennsylvania in Chemical Biomolecular Engineering with concentrations in Pharmaceutics & Biotechnology. How do I start using my existing operations data metrics like cycle time, uptime to help create operational benefits for my teams? MORE

Sáenz and Revilla explain, “To achieve effective transparency and resiliency, objective and comparable metrics [are] required.” Boisi Professor Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and Paul J.H. You’re probably sick (no pun intended) of reading articles about the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has shocked the international economy and stressed global supply chains. MORE

3 years ago, ThroughPut was an LLC out of a basement in Pennsylvania. Time: I would look at business flow metrics more closely, and clearly assess if the numbers I am seeing are in line with industry standards. For years, I had kept ThroughPut’s actual vision a secret. I left the vision off investor pitch decks. I avoided attending panels. I felt there would be a time and place to reveal it all, at a scale that would not dilute the message. MORE