Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2015

I am writing this blog post in the air, sitting in seat 4c, somewhere over the Midwest en route to Philadelphia. High-tech manufacturers in the Silicon Valley of the United States are some of the best at supply chain planning. In this tough market excellence in supply chain planning is a critical element to be competitive.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Does it contain a line item for supply chain talent and leadership development? Supply chain professionals often cite peer-to-peer learning and networking as the most valuable investment of talent development time and money. Take a look at your budget for 2016, which is probably finalized by now.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

The city of Philadelphia is eerily quiet this morning. I live in city-center Philadelphia. We are watching the redefinition of the principles of safe and secure supply chains and corporate liability. PCA was a small player in a complex supply chain of big brands. There is no traffic on the streets.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The “ New Supply Chain Model “ A lot has happened in the last two decades, and I’m hopeful that I’ll still be around at the end of the next one to see how many of these predictions have come to pass! Automated vehicles will NOT likely emerge during the next decade.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2015

The problem is that few P&L Leaders understand supply chain planning. Consumer Packaged Goods companies are more balanced than food and beverage. In a recent study of planners, we found that the average planner spends 20% of their time planning and using the technologies. Figure 4: The Long Tail of the Supply Chain.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Kraus, Chairman and CEO of EXPAK Logistics, explains, “One of the businesses that technology has been slowly pushing itself into is the last mile delivery business. Chung notes, “Last-mile warehouses facilitate the movement of goods in the supply chain to the final destination. miles, respectively. miles in Phoenix.”[4].

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It’s like going from Brooklyn, NY to Philadelphia, PA. Now, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. Only 8 days to go before I (along with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates) cycle 100 miles at the JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY. How far is 100 miles? How long will it take me?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

Amazon has been pushing its same-day delivery model for Prime members over the last year, making large investments in its supply chain infrastructure. Amazon has invested in what it calls “mini-fulfillment centers” closer to where customers lived in select US markets, initially in Philadelphia, Phoenix, Orlando, and Dallas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

For those unfamiliar with the metaverse, it is the emerging 3-D-enabled digital space that uses virtual reality, augmented reality, and other advanced internet and semiconductor technology to allow people to have lifelike personal and business experiences online. This will certainly be an interesting trend to watch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2021

It met at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, PA and in Washington, DC from March 4, 1799, to March 4, 1801, during the last two years of John Adams’ presidency. What makes this Congressional recess importance is the fact that it was the last time the US capital was located in Philadelphia. Descartes Systems acquires Portrix.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Walmart to add 20,000 supply chain employees. Speaking of the holiday season, Walmart is planning to add 20,000 supply chain employees ahead of the anticipated holiday rush. The average wage for a supply chain associate is $20.37 billion in 2020. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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