The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Raj holds a Master’s degree in computer science from Texas A&M University, an MBA from the University of California Berkeley, and a computational mathematics and statistics degree from the University of Washington. About Uber Freight. Empty miles are about 1.5% of US greenhouse gas emissions. Raj Subbiah. Uber Freight.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. The supply chain investments of the last decade focused on improving black & white processes–order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. We will hold the event at the Westin, Dulles in Washington, DC. ” Her answer was telling.

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QAD

DECEMBER 3, 2019

It means buying food that is sourced and/or grown within a geographical location that could be considered “local”. The “locally grown” movement has been fueled by the perception that locally grown, produced and sourced foods contain many benefits. The Washington D.C. Is “eating local” the next-generation of the “organic” trend?

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ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Registration is free for procurement, finance and supply chain practitioners and can be done online at Ivalua’s website. Redwood City, CA.

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Integrated supply providers also offer substantial savings opportunities on transaction processing, says Howse: “Our ability to take your purchasing-to-procurement process and automate it using our digital procurement marketplace saves an average of 15% to 25% of overall costs.” How can we maximize use of AI within procurement?”

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Integrated supply providers also offer substantial savings opportunities on transaction processing, says Howse: “Our ability to take your purchasing-to-procurement process and automate it using our digital procurement marketplace saves an average of 15% to 25% of overall costs.” How can we maximize use of AI within procurement?”

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 14, 2023

The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon. In the U.S.,

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ProcurePort

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In May 2020, The Washington Post reported that “over 100,000 small businesses had closed forever as the nation’s pandemic toll escalated.” Operations have slowed down as companies ask what is source to pay process under the “new normal”? Supply […].

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ivalua

APRIL 15, 2020

Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Registration is free for procurement, finance and supply chain practitioners and can be done online at Ivalua’s website. Redwood City, CA.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 24, 2020

I was recently involved in a research discussion with Chris Yukins of George WAshington University’s Law School’s Government Procurement Program, and Thomas Kull from Arizona State University, exploring the impact of the rise of electronic marketplaces in government procurement. GSA will receive a.75

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Enterra Insights

JULY 4, 2018

If left to further its own evolution, they could have served as a source of competition to British Manufacturers. General (and later President) George Washington understood his personal limitations in the area of logistics could negatively affect the outcome of the war. ”[3]. did, however, have helpful allies.

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2020

Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. The event will bring hundreds of procurement, supply chain and finance leaders together on May 4-6 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Premier event for Acquisitions / Procurement practitioners will showcase the innovations and best practices delivering improved efficiency, transparency and value to taxpayers. Agenda highlights include: Thought leadership keynote by Raj Sharma, founder of the Pubic Spend Forum, on why now is the time to transform public procurement.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. The move was communicated as a means to boost market share and to gain access to domestic sources of manufacturing capability. Precor provided upwards of 625,000 square feet of manufacturing capability in Washington state and North Carolina.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Yesterday, The Washington Post published an Editorial titled, What’s Good for the UAW is good for the country-maybe. The Toyota announcement will likely be followed by other industry announcements as global automakers deal with the aftereffects of a more activist labor climate seeking a fair share of economic gains.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse!

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This intelligence also assists in weighing pros and cons to determine the optimal mix among local, regional, and global sourcing and manufacturing capability.” 2] Eric Lander, “ As bad as covid-19 has been, a future pandemic could be even worse — unless we act now ,” The Washington Post, 4 August 2021. [3]

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

Bindiya Vakil ( @BindiyaVakil ), Resilinc CEO, notes, “Supply chain, sourcing and procurement professionals are on the front lines of managing global trade risks for their companies. ” With both parties already gearing up for next year’s election, dysfunction will remain the operative word in Washington.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

Sources indicated to CNBC that while no strikes have been announced or expected, there are concerns future strikes could be announced. According to reporting from The Washington Post , this development was the first coordinated action involving the Amazon Air airfreight division.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 28, 2016

From California to Connecticut, and Novi to New Orleans, EcoVadis was on the ground contributing to the advancement of sustainable procurement and CSR/sustainability practices in global supply chains during our most active year on record in the US. Ethical Sourcing Forum (New York, NY). AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit (Novi, MI).

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

This morning the Washington Post rang. To prepare, stratify your suppliers into strategic, single source and high volume flows. Attempt to find alternate sources from geographical areas that are not projected in the path of Florence. The reporter wanted to discuss the implications of Hurricane Florence. Expect surprise.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I had the opportunity to present at a hearing in Washington last week – this was a public meeting of the Biomass Research and Development Technical Sub-Committee. Plant construction must be carefully managed to control costs, especially with engineering procurement construction supplier contracts.

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Unleashed

APRIL 27, 2022

Also known as supply chain stewardship, the circular supply chain puts the onus back on those who manage supply chains to make procurement and manufacturing decisions that positively influence sustainable outcomes. Mara Seaweed, for instance, is moving its factory closer to the source of its raw materials.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

George Yeoman Pocock, a leading designer and builder of racing shells who built the boat used by the University of Washington team, describes it this way in the book: “When you get the rhythm in an eight, it’s pure pleasure to be in it. Step 2 – Develop Metrics and Data Sources. Which metrics are the right ones?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 26, 2024

The impact of this directive involve Boeing ’s aim to initiate an added fourth 737 MAX production line within the company’s Everett, Washington aircraft assembly complex. Whittaker has further indicated in industry media interviews that: “ We’re (FAA) shifting from more than an audit approach to a direct inspection approach.”

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Some companies are starting to invest in creating data-backed profiles of their supplier base so they know where and when to look for second sources. These tools can also rapidly model alternate supply and transportation scenarios, such as rerouting around a port strike or going to an alternate source of supply.”

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A published business broadcasting network CNBC report indicated that the commercial aircraft manufacturer had plans to operate three production lines at the Renton, Washington production facility in addition to the planned fourth line.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

from Washington University St. Companies have been in a “wait and see” mode for the last three to six months with regard to this, and now their procurement and supply chain leadership are being forced to find new and creative ways to handle the purchasing and movement of goods on a global scale. Louis, M.S. University of North Texas.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. Procurement analysis. Retail activity is extremely seasonal, with the majority of sales occurring between March and July.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 2, 2019

This does not include the 250 Billion Dollars already Tariffed at 25%… The move breaks a truce in the long-running trade war between Washington and Beijing, with investors fearful it could further disrupt global supply chains. A good first step is to segment your spend and understand how much of it is coming from China.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 13, 2019

Earlier, they sourced over 90% of their leather goods to be sold all over the world from China. In an April 27 interview with Press Trust of India, Mukesh Aghi, president and CEO of the Washington-based U.S.- Finding new raw material sources. Procurement executives need to begin thinking through their strategies today.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2018

Implementation is set to start at midnight June 6 in both countries, which gives Beijing a 12-hour advantage on Washington. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase the scope to $450bn if China indeed retaliates against his 25-percent tariff. The list of Chinese products targeted with U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2022

Although the company has not disclosed details, it is believed to be having trouble procuring parts for Bluetooth wireless communications components used in the controllers and main units as well as analog chips for controlling currents. Nintendo is having negotiations on procurement, but the outlook is uncertain.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Because brands can source essentially the same products from many contract manufacturers, suppliers face low margins and intense competition—especially in the cut-make-trim (CMT) business and the many subcontractors to which CMT firms outsource functions such as embroidery and printing.

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 2, 2023

This type of software replaces manual review of volumes of disparate data sources. Exiger provides your compliance, procurement and supply chain teams with the technology and subject matter expertise to identify and mitigate risks with the suppliers your business relies upon. The UFLPA is a vital part of this effort.

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