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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. Withrow Endowed Emerging Scholar at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business. About Michigan State University, Department of Supply Chain Management. About Jason Miller.

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The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A study by the University of Michigan in 2018 showed how a patty of plant-based Beyond meat compared to a regular US beef patty of meat. Train, ship and airline technologies are lagging behind, but there are steps happening. Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology.

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Three Ways Center-of-Gravity Studies Lead You Astray

Logility

And that is answer (d) — put the warehouse at Customer A’s location and then ship 300 miles to customer B. This answer minimizes the net unit miles shipped. But the delivery to Grand Rapids must go south of Lake Michigan and navigate through Chicago. It’s time for a digital, sustainable supply chain.

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Understanding Conrail with Brian Gorton

The Logistics of Logistics

On June 1, 1999, Conrail began operating as a Switching and Terminal Railroad for its owners, NS and CSX, in the three geographical areas of Northern New Jersey, Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia, and Detroit, Michigan. . Sustainability. In 2007, it expanded its operations from Northern New Jersey to Staten Island, New York.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

Today, during the COVID-19 response, ERP is keeping entire industries in operation with its ability to sustain business operations through remote access, automated reporting, electronic data exchange, and real-time factory controls. The post ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19 appeared first on IQMS Manufacturing Blog.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

This effort reinforces our belief that we can simultaneously grow our business in a way that supports our commitment to becoming a more sustainable company,” Swihart stated. ScottsMiracle-Gro is consolidating the warehousing and distribution of its bagged products that are shipped to home center stores. Email: anne.kreuser@edelman.com.

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Supply Chain Leadership Series VII: Matthew Wallace, CEO, Project DXM

NC State SCRC

What led me from my transition from the corporate world into the start-up world is a problem I have been trying to solve for decades in the apparel sector: How to get closer to the consumer, how to become more sustainable, and how to reduce waste. About 25% of all apparel produced goes into the landfill. What does it take to be a start-up?