Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

Kelly Moller felt at not being able to buy tickets to Swift’s 2023 concert in Minneapolis. Walz signed House File 1989 — a reference to Swift’s birth year and an album with that title — at First Avenue, a popular concert venue in downtown Minneapolis. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

JUNE 24, 2015

Robinson, and Jennifer Bratton, partner and managing director in the Minneapolis office of The Boston Consulting Group — will address those questions and more in this timely and important episode you don’t want to miss! What actions should shippers take today to prepare effectively?

Panama

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

West Coast ports reduce idling vessels as container supply increases. Europe agrees to cut natural-gas consumption as Russia crimps supplies. Since it began testing at the Minneapolis facility in late 2020, Target has added five similar hubs where ready-to-go packages are sorted and grouped together to create dense delivery routes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Earlier this week, Target said it will spend $100 million to build a larger network of supply chain hubs to speed up and lower the cost of delivering online orders. The retailer plans to have at least 15 of the facilities, dubbed sortation centers, by the end of January 2026. The expansion will also grow Target’s workforce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.

Negotiating Skills

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2018

They will meet the Philadelphia Eagles, who crushed the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC title game, a week from Sunday in Minneapolis, MN. In yet another impressive comeback, the New England Patriots topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC title game to move on to their 10th Super Bowl, and 8th in the Belichick – Brady era.

Jacksonville

Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

It was a very busy week in the world of supply chain and logistics, so let’s go straight to the news that caught my attention: FLEXE Launches Nationwide Next-Day Delivery. Infor M3 Integrates to GT Nexus Supply Chain Network. Target to test next-day delivery service in Minneapolis (Reuters). LLamasoft Partners with TPG Capital.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

References to the wild west are being made more frequently as criminal activity increases supply chain woes. s shares tumbled after the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain posted a decline in gross profit margin for the fiscal third quarter, citing organized theft and increased promotions.”[2] Footnotes. [1] 12] Ibid. [13]

Los Angeles

Supply Chain 24/7

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

to help the Minneapolis-based retailer improve its own supply chain. Shekar Natarajan, who has been overseeing a project at Wal-Mart testing drones in its warehouses, is joining Target Corp.

Supply Chain Execution

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

According to Supply Chain Quarterly , Quarter 4, 2011 issue: “Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics. But if companies want to capture a true picture of supply chain success, they need to measure employees’ interpersonal performance, too.” www.Annholm.net is located in Minneapolis/St.

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crisp

MAY 15, 2024

Strategic acquisitions solidify Crisp’s presence in Minneapolis, unlocking relationships with 2,500+ CPG brands directly and through agencies MINNEAPOLIS – May 15, 2024 – Crisp , the open data retail platform for the consumer goods industry, has announced the acquisition of two separate entities: SetSight and Lumidata.

Minneapolis

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Supply chain management is a multi-faceted process with many stakeholders and even more moving parts. New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Here’s some research on this topic.

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synchrono

APRIL 2, 2018

There’s one sure-fire way to tell when someone has lived in Minneapolis long enough to be called a Minnesotan. Transportation – Unnecessary movement of material through the facility/supply chain. It makes no sense to try to go Lean, only to add a bunch of manual steps just to get the data you need.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

DAT Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2019

Then temperatures suddenly plunged into the single digits and below in much of the Midwest, including sub-zero temps in Chicago and Minneapolis. That caused prolonged disruptions in the supply chain that led to tight capacity and higher rates.

Minneapolis

RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a company press release, the big-name retail chain recently added Benjamin Cook , the former logistics and supply chain head at Apple, to its team. Cook’s first day was on July 24, 2016 in Minneapolis at the company’s headquarters. His experience makes him well qualified for the job.

Inventory Reduction

RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a company press release, the big-name retail chain recently added Benjamin Cook , the former logistics and supply chain head at Apple, to its team. Cook’s first day was on July 24, 2016 in Minneapolis at the company’s headquarters. His experience makes him well qualified for the job.

Inventory Reduction

DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Outbound volumes from Houston also fell 73%, but the rearrangement of supply chains, the difficulty of shipping in the flooded region, and increased seasonal demand in other parts of the country combined to create pockets of tight capacity that put extra pressure on truckload rates. Diesel costs $2.76 per mile.

Houston

BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2022

Welcome to our series where we give you the scoop on five things you may have missed in supply chain news. including Phoenix and Minneapolis, are cancelling their fireworks displays this year because of staffing shortages and supply issues. power companies are facing a supply chain crisis this summer.

Supply Chain Planning

Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

In four of its Minneapolis test stores, Best Buy reduced the shoppable square footage to 15,000 square feet to provide more space for fulfillment. It is remodeling 13 stores to deliver an even greater portion of the volume, reducing the sales floor square footage, and installing warehouse-grade packaging station equipment and supplies.

Inventory Reduction

Multichannel Merchant

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The move is part of Walmart’s multi-billion investment in a hub-and-spoke model of local distribution combining dark stores, automation and last mile solutions to handle local order fulfillment as close as possible to demand.

Fort Worth

crisp

AUGUST 27, 2024

In May 2024, the SOLYS data platform joined our family of Crisp retail technology solutions with the acquisition of Minneapolis-based Lumidata. As part of Crisp’s growing Minneapolis hub, John brings extensive industry expertise from his experience as a former Target Buyer and Merchandise Planning Manager.

Vendor Strategies

Alloy

MAY 15, 2019

Most recently, Adrienne led North American national sales at YG Acoustics , where she coordinated everything from demand planning to marketing budgets, product setup, and overall process development to create business. He lives in Minneapolis, MN, where he was born and raised.

Meeting

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Source: Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. And if market demand changes, you may be stuck with a lot of inventory you will have to sell at fire sale prices, or write-off entirely. Such a lost opportunity could be in the form of a special clearance deal offered on the phone, “while supplies last.” Introduction.

Purchasing Skills

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 19, 2019

IKEA Closing US Factory, Retail Sales Surprisingly Strong, Amazon Workers in Minneapolis and Germany Strike, the Real Cause of Global Warming

Minneapolis

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

After a weak holiday performance last year, the Minneapolis-based company embarked on a multibillion-dollar spending plan to improve its stores and digital capabilities. Supply chain partners can help you adapt. 9] He explains, “There are plenty of retailers that are connecting the dots to build a seamless supply chain.

Inventory Reduction

BlueYonder

JANUARY 26, 2017

Many retailers are recognizing the challenges ahead with not only localizing assortments, but also responding to the demands of the consumer. How are these challenges affecting your upstream supply chain, collaboration with suppliers or your operational costs? Delivery Tour on February 8, 2017 at the CMA’s office in Minneapolis.

Supply Chain Software

Inmar

MARCH 21, 2019

One example is the North Market in North Minneapolis, an Inmar client in one of the country’s largest food deserts. Blockchain also has the potential to affect a more nimble supply chain in which food can be distributed and redistributed more efficiently.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based chain said Monday that Jeff Burt will assume the title of senior vice president, grocery, fresh food and beverage on April 10. Clean eating is changing how we shop. Target Corp.

San Francisco

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 16, 2019

This Wednesdays for Women blog is a guest blog from Claire Williams, talent development leader and executive coach at The People Side , a global leadership development and executive coaching practice based in Minneapolis, Minn. The post 5 Ways to Develop an Enterprise Mindset appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

Minneapolis

BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based chain said Monday that Jeff Burt will assume the title of senior vice president, grocery, fresh food and beverage on April 10. Clean eating is changing how we shop. Target Corp.

San Francisco

Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2021

But working with the store can be difficult for organizations whose supply chains are not built to withstand the stress test of retail delivery. The big-box store first opened in the early 1900s in Minneapolis, MN, and has grown into a perennial top-10 revenue capturing retailer. But first, let’s take a look at a bit of background.

Cost Reduction Strategies

BlueYonder

AUGUST 4, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. It was only for residents of Minneapolis, Denver, Houston, San Diego and St. s stores to Office Depot Inc.’s s isn’t a major threat. Walmart Slashes ‘A Few Dozen’ Corporate Jobs. warehouses.

St. Louis

BlueYonder

AUGUST 4, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. It was only for residents of Minneapolis, Denver, Houston, San Diego and St. s stores to Office Depot Inc.’s s isn’t a major threat. Walmart Slashes ‘A Few Dozen’ Corporate Jobs. warehouses.

St. Louis

RELEX Solutions

JUNE 28, 2016

If you haven’t read our posts ‘ Managing the Supply Chain in a 50:50 World ’ and ‘ Availability is key – An omni-channel story ’, they’re well worth checking out. In our ‘ Supply Chain Planning in Online Retail ’ e-book you can also read more about how to improve inventory management in your e-commerce operations.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 13, 2019

StalkMarket Products – supplied BPI-certified, compostable, Ingeo-based drink cups and food service packaging to Ovations’ concessions centers [1]. The 2018 Super Bowl in Minneapolis utilized this same composting waste stream approach, using Eco-Products’ serviceware.

Portland

FLEXE

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Megan also worked on the retailer side of supply chain at Target’s headquarters in Minneapolis.</p> He enables successful processes for partners in the fulfillment space, including warehouse management, inventory management, order management, supply chain, etc. </p>

Inventory Management

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 16, 2019

This Wednesdays for Women blog is a guest blog from Claire Williams, talent development leader and executive coach at The People Side , a global leadership development and executive coaching practice based in Minneapolis, Minn. The post 5 Ways to Develop an Enterprise Mindset appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

Minneapolis