QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma are likewise expanding gate hours. QAD SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) removes those inefficiencies and error-prone processes by giving manufacturers and their suppliers a single point of entry that promotes real-time communication, streamlines procurement processes and reduces inbound supply risks.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Added Development A published report this week penned by noted and respected Seattle Times Aerospace Reporter Domenic Gates adds a new and previously undisclosed development up until now. Boeing reportedly declined to specify how many total positions in the Seattle area would be impacted by cuts.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

At Seattle Children’s Hospital the Kanban two-bin system was successfully introduced to address the problem of consumables running out Dynisco’s inventory reduction using Kanban Dynisco is a plastics extruder and manufacturer of sensors, and was having issues with its inventory carrying costs and lead times. Keen to find out more?

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a breaking news development related to Seattle based trucking based Cloud platform provider Convoy. Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and other industry specific media are reporting that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy is preparing for a possible sale or other action.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Jacket-recommended restaurant Canlis in Seattle has temporarily closed its elegant mid-century dining room. In the future, businesses will diversify their supply chains and source locally so they are not as dependent on one procurement source as they are now.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2024

ports such as Seattle-Tacoma, Oakland, and Los Angeles-Long Beach will start to pick-up. Trans-loading activity indicates increased spot market demand, and we are just starting to see a correlated spike in spot rates. This is due to longer distances, spill-over congestion, and different tariffs in the U.S.

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FLEXE

MAY 25, 2017

Seattle, Washington. With scalable, on-demand capacity, it’s easier to procure space when volumes peak and there’s a strain on your infrastructure. Here are the top 10 most popular cities for fulfillment centers in the United States. These centers tend to be located near centralized population hubs, large airports, and seaports.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2024

The Stakes for Boeing An editorial commentary published by the Seattle Times in mid-March ( Paid subscription or metered view ), began with the following sentence: “ You know a company is in deep trouble when comedians and stock analysts take similar jabs.”

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 10, 2018

After living in Los Angeles and Seattle, she recently moved to Munich to take a role as CFO of JDA’s EMEA region. It mentioned procurement and I thought that looked interesting – I do enjoy shopping! So, I started looking for buyer or procurement roles. SCN: Did you work for a while and then go back for your MBA?

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

Including ninety-six Fortune 100 companies such as Intel and Citi, as well as organizations like Johns Hopkins University, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the United Service Organizations, and U.S. “Amazon Business supports integrations with Coupa and over 100 other procurement, payments, and ERP systems.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In March Supply Chain Matters highlighted a published an editorial from The Seattle Times that observed: “ For Boeing, there is more at stake than what it pays for in salaries and benefits. However, we would add that the notion of garnering a higher wage rate could possibly be an added motivation for these workers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 15, 2025

This years aircraft delivery performance was further impacted by a seven week duration labor strike involving production workers and engineers within Boeing s Seattle and U.S. The company recruited a new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, in July. Northwest production facilities.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2023

Long time Seattle Times aerospace industry reporter Domenic Gates tweeted that it is believed that this problem may date back four years and possibly affect most of the planes built since the original grounding of the aircraft in 2029.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 28, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. There was an incident where Alaska Airlines (flight 261) flying from Mexico to Seattle airport plunged into the Pacific Ocean. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 20, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. PS: As I was writing this blog, I also read about online e-commerce giants Amazon and Googles plans to open physical stores in Seattle and Dublin, Ireland respectively. Procurement Blog. Customer Service.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

According to a published report from Bloomberg , during prior labor talks that occurred in 2016, the labor union representing Boeing production and engineering workers was forced to agree to freezing fixed pension plans along with 4 percent cumulative pay raises over the life of the extended contract.

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Imagine this: an enterprise has locations in Chicago, San Francisco, Florida, and Seattle, and is utilizing traditional, paper-based processes for its expense management and procurement. How exactly would that work? What happens if a purchase order or invoice gets […].

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 10, 2018

After living in Los Angeles and Seattle, she recently moved to Munich to take a role as CFO of JDA’s EMEA region. It mentioned procurement and I thought that looked interesting – I do enjoy shopping! So, I started looking for buyer or procurement roles. SCN: Did you work for a while and then go back for your MBA?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 31, 2017

iconic places, such as the Route 128 tech corridor around Boston, Massachusetts; Research Triangle Park in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and, of course, California’s white-hot Silicon Valley. Internet of Things, smart cities, etc.);

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2022

The Seattle-based company said on its website that the added fees, which take effect April 28, are “subject to change” and will apply to both apparel and non-apparel items. Amazon’s third-party marketplace, where independent merchants list millions of their products, is a huge part of its business.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Case in point: A small retailer in Seattle, Washington, wanted to purchase three pallets of product from a mid-sized manufacturer in Paris, France. Incoterms®, when used correctly, will identify the responsibilities sellers and buyers have in international transactions between countries. No one in the U.S. The Trade Policy Team at C.H.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 29, 2017

Watch a video from last edition in New York: The event will also be the occasion for the Sustainable Procurement Leadership Awards Ceremony , recognizing leadership in Sustainable Procurement. Join us on May 9 starting at 7.30pm at the Institut du Monde Arabe and its breathtaking rooftop views.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2024

One positive related to operational challenges is that Ortberg has reportedly elected to establish the CEO office at the company’s Seattle based production complex, rather than the existing corporate headquarters in the Washington DC area of Arlington, Virginia. That has been a recommendation from regulators. This week, the U.S.

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FLEXE

JULY 18, 2018

Traditional methods for finding and procuring warehousing and fulfillment services are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and expensive. You can rent your own warehouse, which then comes with procuring the machinery, software, and resources to make that space into a fulfillment center. Enter fulfillment. Your customers are everywhere.

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FLEXE

JULY 18, 2018

Traditional methods for finding and procuring warehousing and fulfillment services are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and expensive. You can rent your own warehouse, which then comes with procuring the machinery, software, and resources to make that space into a fulfillment center. Enter fulfillment. Your customers are everywhere.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

Bloomberg reported similar disruptions observed in ports in Tacoma and Seattle. Other actions occurred last week including a reported labor shortage at the Port of Oakland’s international terminals on Friday of last week.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. I’m Nerijus Poskus — Director of Pricing and Procurement at Flexport. So Amazon Cloud Services, most of it is probably in Seattle.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2023

According to reporting from reporter Dominic Gates of the Seattle Times , Boeing continues to have challenges with both 737 MAX and 787 output performance. There is no doubt that investors and respective supply network partners will be seeking added clarity as to production plans for 2023 and the subsequent two years.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 8, 2025

Seattle time on June 6, according to Flightradar24 data. The plane departed from King County International Airport-Boeing Field , south of downtown Seattle, heading to Kailua-Kona in Hawaii, the data showed. and Asia’s biggest economy. The Boeing 737 Max jet took off at around 10 a.m.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Boeing Restarts 737 MAX Production After a seven-week long labor strike by Boeings production workers in Seattle and across the U.S. But, in the case of some specific rare earths, China holds a global dominance in total supply. Obviously, more developments to come. Northwest , the company has reportedly now re-started production.

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