ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Previous commentaries on Value Unchained noted a recent University of Tennessee research study, “Green, Lean and Global Supply Chain Strategies.” In the posting, Beyond the Research Part Three: Green and Lean Global Supply Chain Strategies , the researchers at the University of Tennessee made a rather important observation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

The methodology did not include a peer group analysis, and I strongly felt that chemical, retail, and telecommunications companies should not be compared in the same analysis. I don’t think so; yet, there is an IBM sponsored whitepaper from the University of Tennessee sharing insights from Mondelez leadership in supply chain management.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and Florida all still desirable locations for carriers. California Governor Gavin Newsome has allowed retailers to reopen; however, some restrictions remain in place. It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region until that time. Retailers have reopened, but with limited capacity.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2014

Andy has worked for both shipper and 3PL in various leadership roles, starting his career in distribution and fulfillment for a major Retail/Catalog Company. Andy received both a BS Degree in Logistics and Transportation and an MBA from the University of Tennessee.

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USC Consulting Group

JULY 7, 2020

Retail sales increased by almost 18% overall compared to April – and a whopping 188% among clothing stores , Yahoo.com reported. The surge in demand ultimately led to temporary shortages for grocers, drug stores and big box retailers. Defying expectations, 2.5 in April to 13.3% Consumer confidence is back on the mend as well.

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

In the apparel industry, just this past January, luxury fashion retailer Hugo Boss said it found cases of forced labor. British and European retailers is being produced under these conditions. And it’s not just the tech industry where the abuse is happening, either. Today, seafood sold by major U.S., And the U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2018

Finalists are asked to present their case studies at CSCMP's 2018 EDGE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. In special cases where companies (manufacturers, retailers, etc.) Submissions consist of case studies describing your company's supply chain innovation that emphasize innovative and measurable results. Submissions.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

A lot of the products being shipped by Hanjin are headed to US and European retailers getting ready for the holiday season (toys, electronics, clothing, furniture, etc). A few days ago, the world’s seventh largest container shipping company by volume, Hanjin Shipping, filed for bankruptcy protection.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Recently, I presented at the University of Tennessee Supply Chain Forum. Mondelez receivables, controlled largely by retailers, are increasing. Note the size of the bubble for product quality and supplier viability. They are closely coupled. Supplier Risk Management. The presentation before me was by a supply chain leader of Mondelez.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

“The markets with the largest gains this week in OTVI.USA were Laredo, Texas (12.07%) Memphis, Tennessee (5.37%) and Cleveland (5.08%). ” Part of that behavioral pattern change has been the way consumers interact with retailers and purchasing channels. The Outbound Tender Reject Index has reached 27.6%

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week: Your next pair of Gap jeans may be delivered with the help of a high-tech robot, why this is the best year to work holiday retail, the Toys “R” Us bankruptcy is going to have a big impact on holiday sales, the demand for warehouse spaces climb as Amazon moves in and Google and Cisco team up in the cloud wars against Amazon.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

However, the new order has a few modifications and allows for retail and other non-essential businesses to begin reopening on May 4. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity. .

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

has allowed retailers to reopen; however,? It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region?until Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity.?? . As a result, retailers, manufacturers, and other businesses can resume normal operations with a 50 percent capacity restriction. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Mike also worked on several of his own real estate projects including building an office and retail complex, 28 luxury condominiums, a mini-storage facility, and a few residential homes. Crystal Creek is a direct-to-consumer fulfillment business that provides shipping for ecommerce retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The GS1 Standard barcode was adopted in 1973 by industry leaders to standardize barcodes and unique numbers so they’re accepted by retailers and distributors worldwide. They’re used on virtually everything you see, which is why it’s imperative they’re compliant. New Hampsire. New Jersey. New Mexico. North Carolina. North Dakota. Pennsylvania.

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BlueYonder

JULY 5, 2023

I attended the University of Tennessee and at that time it had a well-known logistics and transportation program, so that’s what I decided to pursue for my master’s. There, I realized I loved being in logistics and merchandising type roles, as well as being on the retail side of things. That was act one of my career.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week: Your next pair of Gap jeans may be delivered with the help of a high-tech robot, why this is the best year to work holiday retail, the Toys “R” Us bankruptcy is going to have a big impact on holiday sales, the demand for warehouse spaces climb as Amazon moves in and Google and Cisco team up in the cloud wars against Amazon.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month. 8) Arnold Maltz , Associate Professor at W.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Andrew Cox is the Retail Community Leader at FreightWaves. Andrew earned a Bachelor’s degree in both Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Andrew works at FreightWaves and manages the nomination and selection process for the FreightTech 25. About Andrew Cox. About FreightWaves.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

At the center of Atlas’ product line is Atlas Exchange, a secure document exchange providing a “connect-once, access-all” network, securely linking retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and logistics service providers. ” This announcement highlights several important trends in the 3PL industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

After years of financial struggles, reports of Yellow preparing for bankruptcy emerged last week as the Nashville, Tennessee-based trucker saw customers leave in large numbers. For Walmart , the retail giant was looking at ways to recruit new drivers to keep the goods flowing across the country.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

While FedEx has worked with many mass retailers on this solution in the past, it now offers hassle-free returns for small to midsize businesses. Retailers have found that consolidating returns can increase efficiency and reduce costs by using fewer supplies and less labor to pack and ship the products. Online pet retailer Chewy Inc.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

3PLs with warehouses in Nevada and Tennessee with Automotive connections. Professionals with S&OP experience in retail who speak Spanish and live in Canada. Trucking companies in Utah with more than 10 refrigerated trucks with the most likes. Companies my Tier 1 suppliers are connected to in China, India, and Brazil.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The staff at Supply Chain Quarterly notes, “Twenty-three years after Internet retailing giant Amazon.com started selling books online, more and more companies are seeing significant growth in the direct-to-consumer market. Below are just a few of the trends disrupting more traditional supply chains. Direct-to-Consumer sales. ”[3].

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Herlitz Inventory Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

Established in 1939, they were the first distributors of wine and spirits in Tennessee and were the first distributor of Jack Daniel’s after prohibition. Today, Lipman Brothers delivers wine, spirits, and beer to retail, grocery, convenience, and bars/restaurants in 74 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Bacardi, and Fleischmann’s.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

As more business moves from brick and mortar retail to ecommerce, states have been scrambling for ways to make up for lost sales tax revenue. If Bob chooses Red Stag as his fulfillment warehouse, his inventory in our Knoxville fulfillment warehouse may trigger an obligation for him to register to collect and remit Tennessee sales tax.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For example, both Amazon and Nike have substantial fulfillment centers in Tennessee. As consumers come to expect fast and free shipping thanks to the fulfillment experience offered by large retailers like Amazon, smaller businesses feel the pressure to meet these expectations too. Amazon’s fulfillment center is around 3.6

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

of Marketing & SCM, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Because the domestic motor carrier industry has few barriers to entry, capacity before the Great Recession generally exceeded demand with few exceptions. Remarkably, rail can also be cheaper with savings up to 60% over road freight. Holcomb, Dept.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 10, 2020

”[1] In the case of Amazon, Congress is concerned Amazon is taking over retail — the so-called Amazon Effect. ”[2] The Amazon Effect is often given credit for initiating the retail apocalypse that has witnessed the shuttering of thousands of brick-and-mortar stores. For example, more than 80 retailers in the U.S.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

And things have only gotten worse: As of May 8th, the state of Tennessee hit out-of-stocks of 54.7%, with eight metro areas facing shortages of 50% or more. In total, approximately 40% of retailers in the United States are out of stock as of mid-May. Retailers Coping with Infant Formula Stock-Outs. Data source: Datasembly.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2021

From costumes to candy to home decorations, strong Halloween sales are important to many retailers. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, “Consumer spending on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 Halloween Predictions.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 14, 2017

The totality is expected to be 70 miles wide, and stretch from coast to coast, crossing through eight states: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina. at Fred Meyer, a Kroger subsidiary) and I advise you to buy those glasses TODAY, in case your local stores and favorite online retailers run out.

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RELEX Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2019

Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. “We’re excited to help them continue to automate and further improve their lifecycle and inventory management in a notoriously hard-to-forecast industry.”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

It serves transportation companies, such as parcel freight forwarders, less-than-truckload carriers, and third-party logistics providers; and traditional truckload customers, including manufacturers, retailers, and food and beverage shippers. Covenant Logistics was founded in 1986 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

The BBC interviewed students at the University of Tennessee and found a few young people feel like they do not have the skills to go into modern manufacturing jobs. Retailers have noticed this trend and want to offer more local goods. The Toledo Blade said retail giant Wal-Mart is taking more bids from domestic suppliers.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

The BBC interviewed students at the University of Tennessee and found a few young people feel like they do not have the skills to go into modern manufacturing jobs. Retailers have noticed this trend and want to offer more local goods. The Toledo Blade said retail giant Wal-Mart is taking more bids from domestic suppliers.

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