NC State SCRC

JULY 13, 2019

Asean Corporation’s StalkMarket, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Moda Center. Asean’s StalkMarket brand of Ingeo-based foodservice ware has been growing steadily in the last few years, and the StalkMarket logo is easy to find on a walk through any of Portland’s many coffee shops and restaurants. Mr. Chandler reported that one of the retailers they had contacted was a natural food chain in Portland, and they responded very positively to the idea.

Portland 40

Portland Minnesota Minneapolis Sustainability 40

Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 8, 2016

UPS is now delivering some of its packages in Portland, Oregon, with a prototype electric-assist tricycle, with plans to deploy additional e-bike deliveries next year if successful to help solve the ever-evolving demands of urban logistics

Portland 61

Portland Oregon Packaging Logistics 61

Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 19, 2020

Greg Fox of DeltaOne Software and Dave Swanson of Portland, Maine, Take Home the Prize with a Great Captions

Portland 34

Portland Software Supply Chain 34

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 5, 2015

Container Traffic Almost Totally Gone Now from Portland. Impact on US Exports

Portland 41

Portland Trends Shipping Global 41

Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Procter and Gamble to Build Future Factorym Driver Turnover Certainly not Improving, Labor Tensions Escalating in China, Hanjin has Had Enough with Port of Portland

Portland 44

Portland China Supply Chain 44

EFT

JUNE 9, 2019

Walnut in Canby, will consolidate the beverage distributor's three current locations situated on Portland's Swan Island, NW Yeon Avenue and NW Guam Street. Tualatin-based Perlo Construction has been selected as the general contractor and Portland based VLMK Engineering + Design has provided the project design and permitting services. The approx. 530,000-square-foot facility, located at SE 1 st Ave. and S.

Oregon 44

Oregon Portland Guam Real Estate 44

EFT

MARCH 13, 2019

The Centralia distribution centre is located in close proximity to two existing UNFI DCs in Tacoma and Portland. and a 923,000 square-foot warehouse in Portland, Ore. Once construction of the new Centralia DC is complete and the expansion of the Ridgefield DC is finished, UNFI plans to close its Tacoma, Portland and Auburn warehouses, as well as reduce its dependency on outside storage and third-party logistics services.

Portland 44

Portland Washington DC North America 44

Supply Chain Nation

MAY 27, 2020

Vancouver, Washington (a suburb outside of Portland, Oregon), is now home and I am in total awe of the beauty in the state of Washington. I attended the University of Portland and double-majored in Global Business and Spanish, spending one semester in Spain.

Portland 73

Portland Oregon Washington Spain 73

Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2018

Portland, Ore., Is your business at risk due to unethical supply chain practices? The board at Monster Energy Drink had a decision to make.

San Francisco 141

San Francisco Seattle Portland New York City 141

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Delivery eBike Debuts In Portland, Ore. According to the press release: This new electrically-assisted tricycle began delivering packages in Portland, Ore., On my morning walks to grade school, I would pretend to be an astronaut, jumping in zero gravity over the sidewalk cracks, my backpack filled with oxygen.

Colorado 122

Colorado Portland Los Angeles Logistics 122

Cerasis

JULY 10, 2015

Unfortunately, others have seen container traffic come to a dead halt, as was the case in Portland, Oregon. On June 23, 2015, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) released the “State of Logistics Report,” which happens to be in its 26 th year. For members of the CSCMP , the cost of the report is free, but it stands out at $295.00 for everyone else.

Report 260

Report Logistics Los Angeles Oregon 260

Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

UPS’ eBike electric bike program, activated in Portland, Ore., We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes.

Innovation 170

Innovation North Carolina San Francisco Military 170

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2013

The company was founded by Leland James in Portland, Oregon. LTL Carrier Profile: Con-Way Freight. Con-Way Freight is the second largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.3B in sales (estimated 2012). Con-Way Freight has 9.4% of the less than truckload (LTL) market. Con-Way Freight is the largest of three 3 operating units owned by Con-Way Inc. The other operating units are: Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Con-Way Truckload.

Freight 100

Freight Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska 100

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 14, 2015

PMA Presents Work Slowdown Data, While ILWU Walks Out in Portland The Environment has become Worse Since Mediator Scot Beckenbaugh oined Talks Last Week.

Portland 37

Portland Data Global Logistics 37

DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Here's what they had to say. For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. Register now and save $300. From left to right, Cori Purrington, David Domencic, and Gerald Hahn during a panel discussion at the DAT User Conference.

Capacity 77

Capacity Austin Portland Conference 77

3PL Insights

JULY 20, 2020

These markets are Charlotte, Cincinnati, Denver, Louisville, Orlando, Portland, St. At the beginning of 2020, the commercial real estate market was looking great. Unemployment was low and the economy was strong, giving people confidence to be more assertive with their investments. Businesses were making longer term commitments and investing money to expand their operations. The coronavirus pandemic had a direct impact on distribution strategy, and increased demand for fulfillment services.

Real Estate 40

Real Estate St. Louis Louisville Tampa 40

Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

UPS has tested this model in Portland, Pittsburg and Ft. Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI.

Logistics 141

Logistics Portland Sustainability Germany 141

DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Here's what they had to say. For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. Register now and save $300. From left to right, Cori Purrington, David Domencic, and Gerald Hahn during a panel discussion at the DAT User Conference.

Capacity 70

Capacity Austin Portland Conference 70

Supply Chain Nation

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

At that setting, it would miss its intended port by over 100 miles – putting the container ship closer to Vancouver or Portland. Perhaps you’ve seen the recent mobile service ads, where the pitchman talks about a 1 percent difference in reliability. He and other characters in the commercial mock the importance of spending more for only a 1 percent difference in service. Perhaps I’m just tired of seeing this guy; he’s gone from pitching the “Can you hear me now?” provider to this new gig.

Portland 145

Portland Seattle Course Supply Chain 145

NC State SCRC

JUNE 5, 2019

The properties being acquired by BREP are in high-growth markets such as the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas, Seattle, Miami, New Jersey and Portland, Oregon, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. A recent article in Bloomberg suggests that warehouses are now becoming one of the hottest investments in the market, based on recent moves by the Blackstone Group LP, who are betting $18.7 billion on the shift towards e-commerce.

Real Estate 40

Real Estate Fort Worth San Francisco Los Angeles 40

EFT

JULY 29, 2019

This new global organization will enable us to even stronger evolve the technology for highly automated driving and vehicle integration for heavy-duty trucks at our Automated Truck Research & Development Center in Portland. The Autonomous Technology Group has experts working in various locations throughout the company's worldwide development network, such as Portland and Stuttgart.

Las Vegas 44

Las Vegas Portland Groups North America 44

EcoVadis

JUNE 13, 2019

Portland has a reputation as a sort of sustainability mecca, so it was certainly an apt site for the SPLC’s annual Summit. Later in the day, University of California CPO Bill Cooper – who championed the EcoVadis ratings program at the UC – brought into sharper focus the Public Sector CPO Perspective on “How Sustainable Procurement Adds Value,” in a panel with two public sector CPO peers from the State of Minnesota, the City of Portland, and State of California.

Portland 40

Portland California North America Minnesota 40

DAT Solutions

JULY 5, 2017

Sacramento to Portland , OR rates soared 31¢ to $2.77 While Sacramento to Portland was up, Los Angeles to Portland rates fell 31¢ to $2.77/mile. Reefer rates rose 10¢ per mile in June, compared to May, landing at $2.12, the highest monthly average in almost two years. Load availability was up 30% compared to May, and 84% compared to June 2015.

California 70

California Sacramento Portland Dallas 70

AFFLINK

JULY 17, 2018

A few months ago, a family in Portland, WA, reported that their Alexa device had recorded and sent conversations to a contact in Seattle, apparently without their knowledge or consent. “Alexa, order fresh towels.”

Portland 68

Portland Seattle Policies Groups 68

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Reefer rates on the lane from Sacramento to Portland soared 70¢ to $3.42/mile. Seasonal harvests are winding down, but capacity is still tight for reefer freight. That’s led to higher reefer rates on the West Coast and in the Midwest. Potato shippers seem to be feeling the effects of the ELD protests that have been scattered across the country.

Sacramento 70

Sacramento Kansas City Fresno Idaho 70

DAT Solutions

MARCH 8, 2017

To thank you for making these past 10 years a success, we’ll be handing out free pulled pork sandwiches and sausages here in Portland, OR, at the Jubitz Truck Stop – where DAT got started almost 40 years ago. Stop by if you’re in the neighborhood: 10210 N Vancouver Way, Portland, OR. DAT and Triumph Business Capital have teamed up for 10 years to help owner-operators and carriers find loads and get paid fast.

Portland 70

Portland Dallas Food Freight 70

DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

TriHaul of the Week, for Vans: Stockton - Seattle - Portland - Stockton. Minimize the pain by taking a series of shorter hauls: Seattle to Portland , at $2.25/mile, then Portland to Stockton for $1.13. If you have the time, you can even look for a load from Portland to Medford , in southern Oregon, and yet another one from Medford to Stockton. February is usually one of the slowest months for spot market freight, but demand started to pick up last week.

Portland 70

Portland Mississippi Seattle Montana 70

Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

The Times article notes that “unauthorized subcontracting, or farming work out, to an unapproved factory (as was the case for the Quaker Pet Group order in China), is “very, very common,” according to Gary Peck, founder and managing director of the S Group, a design and sourcing company based in Portland, Ore.” Today’s New York Times has a front-page story on how supply chain inspections of factories have become a vital link in the supply chain of overseas production.

Portland 65

Portland New York Supply Chain Strategy Strategy 65

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2015

It will be available soon in New York, Baltimore, Miami, Dallas, Austin, Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Portland. There was plenty of learning and networking at the CSCMP Annual Conference this week, which I’ll write about in a future post.

Logistics 139

Logistics Indianapolis Beverage Baltimore 139

Freight Center

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Oregon — Portland. The spookiest spot in Portland isn’t on the road, but below it. Today, Portland Underground Tours offers a two-hour walking tour. America is full of spooky places. You probably live near one (or more). If you’re looking to change up your usual Halloween plans, here are five highways and byways in different parts of the country that promise to give you a shiver or two. Vermont — Moretown.

America 57

America North Carolina Portland Vermont 57

DAT Solutions

JUNE 6, 2017

Crop production is rising out of the Northwest, so reefer rates fell on inbound lanes like Sacramento to Portland , OR. Last week, the national load-to-truck ratio for vans was the highest it's been since March 2014. That was back when demand for trucks skyrocketed because extreme winter weather caused massive disruption to supply chains. Last week was also the second week in a row when rates rose in more than 70 of the top 100 van lanes.

Sacramento 85

Sacramento Columbus Oklahoma City Cleveland 85

Unleashed

AUGUST 25, 2019

Maria Pearman is based in Portland, Oregon and is a Certified Public Accountant who provides accounting expertise and deep operational knowledge to the brewing industry. Come join us for BrewCon19 in Melbourne for three jam-packed days where you’ll get to attend seminars, listen to great international speakers, learn at workshops and more. Get your tickets because you won’t want to miss out on the largest brewing trade expo in Australia.

Oregon 59

Oregon Portland Australia Software 59

Multichannel Merchant

AUGUST 1, 2019

Markets being added to Drive Up service include Massachusetts (Boston metro area, Springfield, Worcester), Rhode Island (Providence/Warwick), Maine (Portland, Augusta, Bangor) and New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord, Keene). Target is expanding its free curbside pickup program, Drive Up, ahead of the busy back-to-school season, making it available at 1,550 stores and adding coverage in the Northeast, the company reported in a blog post.

Rhode Island 41

Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire Minneapolis 41

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

” Here are some excerpts from the CNBC article: The delivery service will be available to Starbucks loyalty program members as part of its new mobile order and pay app that will launch in Portland next month and nationwide next year. . I’m off to a CSCMP New England Roundtable Executive Breakfast to discuss (what else!) transportation capacity, with Jason Seidl , Managing Director at Cowen and Company, leading the conversation.

San Francisco 147

San Francisco Logistics Los Angeles Portland 147

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Pentant also helps customers meet UK Revenue & Customs requirements for imports and exports to be managed through an approved inventory control system for the ports of Dover, Portland, Poole, Plymouth, Teignmouth, Bideford and Scrabster, as well as London City and Warton airports. Lots of news to get to this week, so let’s get started… Descartes Acquires e-customs. Descartes Acquires Pentant. SAP Fuels New Era of Social Collaboration to Transform Work.

Portland 139

Portland New York New York City Logistics 139