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DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, is expanding its Certified Life Science Station in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico by investing in additional cold storage space and technology for the life sciences and healthcare sector MORE
For logistics and supply-chain professionals, there’s a new way to think about Puerto Rico: a 3,500-square-mile test bed for 5G and internet-of-things technology integration MORE
Stewart Thompson is bringing 70 employees of Puerto Rican startups to Calgary. Angels, accelerators and entrepreneurs helped in extraordinary ways to support the startups affected by recent hurricanes. Supporters can have a hand in preserving the startup ecosystem in an emerging economy MORE
64 Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, offers an example of how current disaster response mechanisms fail survivors in this regard. Featured Humanitarian FEMA helping disaster victims to recover Hurricane Maria MIT Center Transportation & Logistics MIT Humanitarian Response Lab Puerto Rico disaster survivors MORE
Crowley Logistics offers “single-source, full-cycle supply chain management solutions linking Central America, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the U.S.”. Gulf Coast to Puerto Rico. Berman, a single-hull 302-foot-long barge, hit a coral reef near San Juan, Puerto Rico. MORE
During the quarter, SaaS subscription and/or software license agreements were signed with customers located in the following 9 countries/territories: Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Sweden, United Kingdom, and United States. MORE
This puts a strain on the existing transportation resources, and if mother nature wipes out the infrastructure in coastal areas, such as Houston, the Port of Miami or even shipments between Puerto Rico and the mainland, capacity tightens faster than anyone expects. Unbelievably, the capacity crunch is back the shipping headlines. In April 2017, William B. MORE
IAG Cargo has recently announced the start of a new route to Guayaquil, Ecuador, increased frequency to Sao Paolo, Brazil and Mexico City, and plans to restart regular flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico MORE
On the other hand, Pharmaceuticals are a lot more exposed to policy changes, hurricanes (regional dependency in Puerto Rico) and cyberattacks than many others. Which Comes First? MORE
In a similar fashion, when Puerto Rico was struck by Hurricane Maria last year, the supply chain of two of the island’s most important industries—pharmaceuticals and medical devices—ground to a complete halt. As climate change drives up the regularity of natural disasters, supply chains must rely on real time data to thrive. . . . . Graham Parker. . MORE
Volumes from Puerto Rico are up by 19% and volumes from Asia are 18% higher. May was a record month for container volumes at JAXPORT , the Florida port serving the greater Jacksonville area and beyond. MORE
Supply chains struggled for months to return to operation, and in some areas, such as Port Aransas and Puerto Rico, recovery from the disastrous season is still on-going, eight-months after landfall, reports the Statesman. Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity. MORE
There’s already some of that in Puerto Rico and Brazil.”. In 1983, Tom Linton took a ferry from Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China, then bounced along a dirt road in a van to reach a factory in Shenzhen that offered lower costs for the parts he sought. MORE
Con-Way Freight’s service area includes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. 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. MORE
Synovos provides services globally with locations in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Singapore and Europe. RADNOR, Pa. July 9, 2019 – Synovos, the leading independent integrated supply chain management company in the world, announced that Walt Teesdale has been named Senior Vice President of Operations. Teesdale, who joined the company in 2018, formerly served as a general manager for a leading North America engineering and technology services company. MORE
Synovos provides services globally with locations in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Singapore. RADNOR, Pa. – May 21, 2019 – Synovos, the leading pure integrated supply chain management company in the world, announced the availability of a new best practices article: MRO Supply Chain Best Practices: Bridging the Gap Between Maintenance and Procurement. The paper highlights the deep and consistent challenges within the MRO supply chain. MORE
At next Monday’s board meeting, Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault will join JAXPORT leadership in hosting Puerto Rico Ports Authority Executive Director Joel A. Port Houston. MORE
Hurricane Maria, which slammed into Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, is a prime example of a catastrophe that reverberates through supply chains. It’s been reported, for example, that the destruction of medical device manufacturing capacity in Puerto Rico wrought by the hurricane has led to a national shortage of medical IVs, which has forced some hospitals to use alternative products and find new suppliers. MORE
While the infrastructure disaster in Puerto Rico continues, the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have taken a backseat, and these areas are struggling to get the trucking industry moving at all. The Great Driver Shortage was already starting to weigh on the minds of carriers and shippers early this year as experts predicted tightening capacity, said William B. MORE
But that was before Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Irma and Tesla’s entry level electric car (Model 3) experienced production delays. October 26th was supposed to be the day the world of short haul trucking got electrified. On October 6 th, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors & SpaceX, tweeted, “Tesla Semi unveil now Nov MORE
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Puerto Rico and the islands, unfortunately, were not so fortuitous. Hurricane Irma caused plenty of damage, that much is true, but it’s nothing compared to what she would have done to the southeastern coast of the United States if she had hit with full force. Luckily, she slowed from a Category 5 down to a 3 or 2 before hitting the bulk of land in her path. It brings to light just how badly disasters can set us back. MORE
Puerto Rico Aid. One of the year's most devastating failures in supply chain planning happened in Puerto Rico after catastrophic Hurricane Maria. While aid and supplies were crucially necessary, thousands of shipping containers from mainland United States and other countries became trapped at Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico's main port. The biggest impediment to Puerto Rico's supply chain was a lack of available diesel fuel. MORE
Puerto Rico. The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities. MORE
Drugmakers rode out Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, but keeping plants running while the devastated island picks up the pieces is likely to be tougher. Tax breaks and incentives made Puerto Rico the Caribbean’s economic powerhouse two decades ago, helping attract dozens of drug and device makers that built state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Puerto Rico officials have said that fully restoring power and water services to the island could take months or years. MORE
But that was before Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Irma and Tesla's entry level electric car (Model 3) experienced production delays. Diverting resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks & increase battery production for Puerto Rico & other affected areas. ". October 26th was supposed to be the day the world of short haul trucking got electrified. MORE
What is a retail deduction? For retail suppliers, deductions can have a drastic impact on their bottom line. Deductions ( also known as chargebacks ) are the fines that suppliers receive from their retailers when a perceived issue has happened in the supplier’s supply chain. MORE
The report highlights the example of Puerto Rico, which has a large concentration of drug production facilities. This is an excerpt from Medically Necessary, a health care supply chain newsletter. Subscribe here. MORE
Synovos provides services globally with locations in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Singapore and Europe. RADNOR, Pa. July 9, 2019 – Synovos, the leading independent integrated supply chain management company in the world, announced that Walt Teesdale has been named Senior Vice President of Operations. Teesdale, who joined the company in 2018, formerly served as a general manager for a leading North America engineering and technology services company. MORE
Estimates of damage in Puerto Rico could hit $30 billion, according to Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler at Enki Research, as reported by the Washington Post. It may take months to turn the power back on. After Maria hit the island on Sept. 20, with winds up to 155 miles per hour, electricity was knocked out across the island. The island’s main electricity provider, government-owned Electric Power Authority, is racing to restore the island’s grid. MORE
percent) and lowest in Puerto Rico (22.3 by Trevor Miles I was at the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit in Chicago earlier this week. I’m a pretty jaded conference goer, so it is difficult to please me, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the keynotes and sessions I attended. The general theme of the conference was about transformational change. MORE
For companies with operations in Texas, Florida or Puerto Rico, last year’s hurricane season brought not only catastrophe to their communities, but also a wake-up call on how to better manage this type of risk going forward. based companies with operations in Texas, Florida or Puerto Rico. A recent survey found that 62% of companies affected by hurricanes last year admitted they were “not completely prepared” to deal with them. MORE
Shipping to Puerto Rico is more complex than it might seem. Puerto Rico is a U.S. On top of that, as an island nation, shipping to Puerto Rico is also naturally more expensive and limited. Here's what you need to know about shipping to Puerto Rico. An Overview of Shipping to Puerto Rico. For the purposes of the United States Postal Service , Puerto Rico is considered the "state" and the United States is considered the "country." MORE
Featured Humanitarian FEMA humanitarian supply chains Hurricanes Irma and Maria logistics of disaster response MIT Humanitarian Response Lab Puerto Rico devastationAs Hurricane Irma approached the Caribbean, public and private supply chains already affected and stretched thin by Hurricane Harvey had to ramp up again. Coordination was even more critical in order to leverage all available logistics capacity in meeting human needs. MORE
Or, plan for what might happen if, let’s say, Puerto Rico endured a severe hurricane, or if Houston was flooded, or if a tsunami hit the Philippines, or if earthquakes occurred in Mexico. by Duncan Klett I was fascinated watching the key note address from Chris Hadfield at the Kinaxis user conference, Kinexions 2017. Canadians and space junkies will know him as the first Canadian to walk in space and as a commander of the International Space Station. MORE
North Korea,South Korea,and Russia team up to test new trade partnership,GS1 global registry sets new standard with 15 million products,Middle East airports face growing congestion problem,Puerto Rico makes Panama Canal transshipment play with Port of the Americas project,Britain introduces supply chain slavery bill MORE
Synovos provides services globally with locations in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and Singapore. RADNOR, Pa. January 21, 2019 – Synovos, the leading pure integrated supply chain management company in the world, announced three new team members have earned Certified Reliability Leader status from the association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP). MORE
Puerto Rico Related Topics Supply Chain Brain
MAY 4, 2021
For logistics and supply-chain professionals, there’s a new way to think about Puerto Rico: a 3,500-square-mile test bed for 5G and internet-of-things technology integration
AFFLINK
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Shipping to Puerto Rico is more complex than it might seem. Puerto Rico is a U.S. On top of that, as an island nation, shipping to Puerto Rico is also naturally more expensive and limited. Here's what you need to know about shipping to Puerto Rico. An Overview of Shipping to Puerto Rico. For the purposes of the United States Postal Service , Puerto Rico is considered the "state" and the United States is considered the "country."
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Material Handling & Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2017
Drugmakers rode out Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, but keeping plants running while the devastated island picks up the pieces is likely to be tougher. Tax breaks and incentives made Puerto Rico the Caribbean’s economic powerhouse two decades ago, helping attract dozens of drug and device makers that built state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Puerto Rico officials have said that fully restoring power and water services to the island could take months or years.
Material Handling & Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Estimates of damage in Puerto Rico could hit $30 billion, according to Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler at Enki Research, as reported by the Washington Post. It may take months to turn the power back on. After Maria hit the island on Sept. 20, with winds up to 155 miles per hour, electricity was knocked out across the island. The island’s main electricity provider, government-owned Electric Power Authority, is racing to restore the island’s grid.
MIT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Featured Humanitarian FEMA humanitarian supply chains Hurricanes Irma and Maria logistics of disaster response MIT Humanitarian Response Lab Puerto Rico devastationAs Hurricane Irma approached the Caribbean, public and private supply chains already affected and stretched thin by Hurricane Harvey had to ramp up again. Coordination was even more critical in order to leverage all available logistics capacity in meeting human needs.
The Supply Chain Journal
APRIL 20, 2021
At next Monday’s board meeting, Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault will join JAXPORT leadership in hosting Puerto Rico Ports Authority Executive Director Joel A. Port Houston.
MIT Supply Chain
JULY 26, 2018
Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, offers an example of how current disaster response mechanisms fail survivors in this regard. Featured Humanitarian FEMA helping disaster victims to recover Hurricane Maria MIT Center Transportation & Logistics MIT Humanitarian Response Lab Puerto Rico disaster survivors
Inbound Logistics
NOVEMBER 15, 2014
North Korea,South Korea,and Russia team up to test new trade partnership,GS1 global registry sets new standard with 15 million products,Middle East airports face growing congestion problem,Puerto Rico makes Panama Canal transshipment play with Port of the Americas project,Britain introduces supply chain slavery bill
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
For companies with operations in Texas, Florida or Puerto Rico, last year’s hurricane season brought not only catastrophe to their communities, but also a wake-up call on how to better manage this type of risk going forward. based companies with operations in Texas, Florida or Puerto Rico. A recent survey found that 62% of companies affected by hurricanes last year admitted they were “not completely prepared” to deal with them.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 8, 2021
IAG Cargo has recently announced the start of a new route to Guayaquil, Ecuador, increased frequency to Sao Paolo, Brazil and Mexico City, and plans to restart regular flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 8, 2018
Hurricane Maria, which slammed into Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, is a prime example of a catastrophe that reverberates through supply chains. It’s been reported, for example, that the destruction of medical device manufacturing capacity in Puerto Rico wrought by the hurricane has led to a national shortage of medical IVs, which has forced some hospitals to use alternative products and find new suppliers.
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AFFLINK
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Puerto Rico Aid. One of the year's most devastating failures in supply chain planning happened in Puerto Rico after catastrophic Hurricane Maria. While aid and supplies were crucially necessary, thousands of shipping containers from mainland United States and other countries became trapped at Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico's main port. The biggest impediment to Puerto Rico's supply chain was a lack of available diesel fuel.
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 29, 2021
Volumes from Puerto Rico are up by 19% and volumes from Asia are 18% higher. May was a record month for container volumes at JAXPORT , the Florida port serving the greater Jacksonville area and beyond.
SupplyPike
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
What is a retail deduction? For retail suppliers, deductions can have a drastic impact on their bottom line. Deductions ( also known as chargebacks ) are the fines that suppliers receive from their retailers when a perceived issue has happened in the supplier’s supply chain.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Or, plan for what might happen if, let’s say, Puerto Rico endured a severe hurricane, or if Houston was flooded, or if a tsunami hit the Philippines, or if earthquakes occurred in Mexico. by Duncan Klett I was fascinated watching the key note address from Chris Hadfield at the Kinaxis user conference, Kinexions 2017. Canadians and space junkies will know him as the first Canadian to walk in space and as a commander of the International Space Station.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, is expanding its Certified Life Science Station in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico by investing in additional cold storage space and technology for the life sciences and healthcare sector
Synovos
JULY 9, 2019
Synovos provides services globally with locations in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Singapore and Europe. RADNOR, Pa. July 9, 2019 – Synovos, the leading independent integrated supply chain management company in the world, announced that Walt Teesdale has been named Senior Vice President of Operations. Teesdale, who joined the company in 2018, formerly served as a general manager for a leading North America engineering and technology services company.
Synovos
JULY 9, 2019
Synovos provides services globally with locations in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Singapore and Europe. RADNOR, Pa. July 9, 2019 – Synovos, the leading independent integrated supply chain management company in the world, announced that Walt Teesdale has been named Senior Vice President of Operations. Teesdale, who joined the company in 2018, formerly served as a general manager for a leading North America engineering and technology services company.
Resilinc
JULY 20, 2021
There’s already some of that in Puerto Rico and Brazil.”. In 1983, Tom Linton took a ferry from Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China, then bounced along a dirt road in a van to reach a factory in Shenzhen that offered lower costs for the parts he sought.
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 4, 2021
Crowley Logistics offers “single-source, full-cycle supply chain management solutions linking Central America, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the U.S.”. Gulf Coast to Puerto Rico. Berman, a single-hull 302-foot-long barge, hit a coral reef near San Juan, Puerto Rico.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
This puts a strain on the existing transportation resources, and if mother nature wipes out the infrastructure in coastal areas, such as Houston, the Port of Miami or even shipments between Puerto Rico and the mainland, capacity tightens faster than anyone expects. Unbelievably, the capacity crunch is back the shipping headlines. In April 2017, William B.
Adexa
OCTOBER 8, 2020
On the other hand, Pharmaceuticals are a lot more exposed to policy changes, hurricanes (regional dependency in Puerto Rico) and cyberattacks than many others. Which Comes First?
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 6, 2018
Supply chains struggled for months to return to operation, and in some areas, such as Port Aransas and Puerto Rico, recovery from the disastrous season is still on-going, eight-months after landfall, reports the Statesman. Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity.
Synovos
MAY 21, 2019
Synovos provides services globally with locations in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Singapore. RADNOR, Pa. – May 21, 2019 – Synovos, the leading pure integrated supply chain management company in the world, announced the availability of a new best practices article: MRO Supply Chain Best Practices: Bridging the Gap Between Maintenance and Procurement. The paper highlights the deep and consistent challenges within the MRO supply chain.
Synovos
JANUARY 21, 2019
Synovos provides services globally with locations in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and Singapore. RADNOR, Pa. January 21, 2019 – Synovos, the leading pure integrated supply chain management company in the world, announced three new team members have earned Certified Reliability Leader status from the association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP).
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
While the infrastructure disaster in Puerto Rico continues, the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have taken a backseat, and these areas are struggling to get the trucking industry moving at all. The Great Driver Shortage was already starting to weigh on the minds of carriers and shippers early this year as experts predicted tightening capacity, said William B.
Freight Plus
OCTOBER 23, 2017
But that was before Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Irma and Tesla’s entry level electric car (Model 3) experienced production delays. October 26th was supposed to be the day the world of short haul trucking got electrified. On October 6 th, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors & SpaceX, tweeted, “Tesla Semi unveil now Nov
Logility
JUNE 8, 2021
During the quarter, SaaS subscription and/or software license agreements were signed with customers located in the following 9 countries/territories: Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Sweden, United Kingdom, and United States.
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 15, 2021
The report highlights the example of Puerto Rico, which has a large concentration of drug production facilities. This is an excerpt from Medically Necessary, a health care supply chain newsletter. Subscribe here.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 15, 2019
In a similar fashion, when Puerto Rico was struck by Hurricane Maria last year, the supply chain of two of the island’s most important industries—pharmaceuticals and medical devices—ground to a complete halt. As climate change drives up the regularity of natural disasters, supply chains must rely on real time data to thrive. . . . . Graham Parker. .
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Puerto Rico. The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 24, 2013
Con-Way Freight’s service area includes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. 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.
Freight Plus
OCTOBER 23, 2017
But that was before Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Irma and Tesla's entry level electric car (Model 3) experienced production delays. Diverting resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks & increase battery production for Puerto Rico & other affected areas. ". October 26th was supposed to be the day the world of short haul trucking got electrified.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Puerto Rico and the islands, unfortunately, were not so fortuitous. Hurricane Irma caused plenty of damage, that much is true, but it’s nothing compared to what she would have done to the southeastern coast of the United States if she had hit with full force. Luckily, she slowed from a Category 5 down to a 3 or 2 before hitting the bulk of land in her path. It brings to light just how badly disasters can set us back.
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
percent) and lowest in Puerto Rico (22.3 by Trevor Miles I was at the North American Supply Chain Executive Summit in Chicago earlier this week. I’m a pretty jaded conference goer, so it is difficult to please me, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the keynotes and sessions I attended. The general theme of the conference was about transformational change.
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