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Like the Mississippi River Through New Orleans, Today’s CPG Market is Quickly Changing Directions

QAD

Twisting and turning, changing directions quickly, the Mississippi River winds down the center of the U.S. Consumers have more ways to purchase products, and they want them customized across all sectors of consumer products. So, come to the Crescent City with your Big ideas and get some Easy solutions at Explore 2019 !

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Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Peet’s runs their DSD supply chain using an application from Körber (formerly known as HighJump Software). Their integration partner was Blue Horseshoe Solutions. Microsoft purchased Blue Horseshoe’s warehousing and transportation products in 2012. They are exploring opening a second warehouse east of the Mississippi.

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Hybrent Is A “Game Changer” for ASC

Hybrent

Hybrent Software and Medline Custom Packs Saves ASC Purchasing Team Time & Money Near the Mississippi River where Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee all meet, The Physicians’ Surgery Center offers procedures in ophthalmology, gastroenterology, gynecology, urology, pain management and general surgery.

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Southwest Airlines’ Flight Path to Carbon Neutrality

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In terms of route optimization, Southwest is already using sophisticated route optimization software that is designed to achieve high asset utilization. Southwest has signed an agreement with Velocys to purchase 219 million gallons of SAF at a fixed price, over a fifteen-year term. Southwest is exploring different partnerships.

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Bio-based Products Future is Promising, but Hurdles Exist

Supply Chain View from the Field

We were surprised to find that many states with the highest Location Quotients were not states that are typically associated with the biofuels economy, including Oregon, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Maine, and others. Insight #7: The Federal Government Can Do More in Purchasing Bioproducts. Annual reporting.

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Associated Grocers Baton Rouge Implements HIMPACT

Herlitz Inventory Management

Despite a global pandemic, two hurricanes, and a tropical storm, AG has managed to roll out purchasing for 114 of its 1,100 vendors since July 25 with more being added daily. AG – Baton Rouge, LA) has fully implemented the HIMPACT purchasing system and has successfully completed initial buyer training company-wide.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

The company is paying participating small businesses a per-package fee to deliver Amazon orders within a 10-mile radius to their neighbors’ homes in states like Nebraska, Mississippi, and Alabama. Some retailers have responded with rationing, as purchases are being capped at some chains, including CVS, Target, and Walgreens.