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Wake-Call for Added Resiliency Within Healthcare Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

Background On July 19, a devastating tornado with reported winds of upwards of 150 miles-per-hour devastated an area in eastern North Carolina. million square foot Pfizer life-saving drug production facility located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Pfizer drug manufacturing facility.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that Hershey said it would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers. he crackdown, if approved, would involve barring the shipment of U.S. That’s all for this week.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022. Each relationship adds risks like data security, privacy, and fraud. is being established cooperatively by OCEMA , Georgia Ports Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, North Carolina State Ports Authority, SACP, and CCM.

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The Role of the JIT Delivery System in Manufacturing Logistics

Kanban Logistics

3PL systems give the supplier secure visibility to the warehouse management system to manage min/max levels. The pandemic – and resulting disruptions – highlighted several weak points in the modern supply chain, particularly in the sourcing of component products. Kanban Logistics is one such 3PL.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Antitrust and the Supply Chain: Protecting the Power of the Markets

NC State SCRC

Generally speaking, the Antitrust Division can start investigating based on just about any source of information, including complaints from private citizens. This activity spans almost every possible industry, and can focus on a variety of different activities. So, what triggers an investigation?

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

The largest impacts start in the South and move their way up the US latitudinally – think Florida to Georgia to North Carolina, and Texas to California to Washington to Oregon. Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network.