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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Logistics Viewpoints

Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions. Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE) is headquartered in Akron, Ohio in the United States. They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry. Myers Industries began implementing the solution in February.

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Pennsylvania logistics company acquires trucking, warehouse competitors

Freight Waves

Milton, Pennsylvania-based logistics company Patton Logistics Group has announced it will purchase Milton Transportation and Warehousing and its sister company, BTR Inc. The company employs over 1,000 workers in Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey and Ohio. It operates a fleet of 525 trucks, 1,800 trailers and over 5.2

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. GEON, headquartered in Westlake Ohio, has about 1000 employees.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- June 26 2025

Supply Chain Matters

Billion Acquisition of e2open Australia based logistics software provider WiseTech, developer of logistics execution software CargoWise , announced an agreement to acquire U.S. Risk is assessed for both indirect or direct materials procurement teams and their supply networks. WiseTech Announces $2.1

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O-I Glass selects Ivalua to streamline its Global Direct and Indirect Source-to-Pay Processes

ivalua

Redwood City, 17 August, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that O-I Glass Inc, an American Fortune 500 company headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, has selected its solution to streamline its Global Direct and Indirect Source-to-Pay (S2P) Processes. in 2021 and 24,000 employees. About Ivalua.

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Going Global? When to Switch from Cross-Border Shipping to Local Fulfillment

Stord

As a result, there has been accelerated interest in developing local fulfillment as a solution not just to meet growing international demand, but to create resilient, scalable operations that are less vulnerable to disruptions like tariffs and shifting trade policies. Products are picked, packed, and shipped abroad directly to the customer.

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5 Growth Strategies for Manufacturers

IQMS

Invest Wisely in ERP Solutions For midsize manufacturers, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is the central hub governing your business’s various functions, from finance to production. When considering an ERP solution, look for adaptability, scalability, and a robust suite of features tailored to manufacturing intricacies.