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Additional Investment in US Based Automotive EV Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

According to a report published by Nikkei Asia ( Paid subscription or metered view ), the chemical and electronics provider signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of Tennessee involving a 420 acre facility to be located in Clarksville, Tennessee. The facility reportedly will supply battery component needs for U.S.

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All-in-one Supply Chain Software for ASCs

Hybrent

The Hybrent solution provides our partners with a consistent and efficient supply chain process.”. The company is based in Atlanta, and its holding company, Extremity Healthcare, operates 35 podiatry clinics, and owns or manages seven surgery centers across Georgia and Tennessee. The old system didn’t provide this option.

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Save The Supply Chain Leader From Groupthink

Supply Chain Shaman

When it comes to inventory and driving improvement in the face of variability, there are five issues: Poorly Implemented Advanced Planning Solutions. IBM, in contrast, purchased over fifteen supply chain acquisitions but drove little innovation. Software mergers & acquisitions also slowed innovation. What went wrong?

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. Our Rating: 4.9/5

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Lorrie Watts, Director Logistics at Red Stag!

Supply Chain Game Changer

I worked for a small trucking company in East Tennessee while in college, and I fell in love with the fast pace and constant challenges that would arise. I’ve seen incredible technological advances, including tools that allow us to better track, analyze, and predict. Tell our readers a little about your background and experience.

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Who Should Be In The Winner’s Circle?

Supply Chain Shaman

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Total cost analysis is more difficult than it sounds and most technology implementations automated functional measurement systems (manufacturing or procurement), but leave the organization blind on the management of total costs.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have software updates planned to improve our fog and parking performance to address such situations in the future.” In a blog post, Yum noted it is transitioning away from plastics and developing new packaging solutions as part of that policy. “After a brief stop, the vehicles cleared the area as the fog began to clear.