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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

She has a background in journalism and a diverse resume of experience in many communications roles for companies like the Medical University of South Carolina, Amazon, and a major non-profit in the city of Charleston, SC. The magazine serves as an excellent source of buyers in various areas of the food and beverage industry.

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Florence Et Al.

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia sit squarely in the storm’s path. 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. Quite simply no one knows.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

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APRIL 22, 2022

South Carolina prohibits importation of some birds due to avian flu. The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles. Amazon on path to reach 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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The Aftermath of Hurricane Ian for Multi-Industry Supply Chains

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2022

After crossing the State of Florida, depositing a reported 10 to in excess of 20 inches of rainfall to some areas, the storm reformed as a Category One force and made another landfall in coastal South Carolina bringing high winds and flooding to the Carolina’s and other states.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. The largest impacts start in the South and move their way up the US latitudinally – think Florida to Georgia to North Carolina, and Texas to California to Washington to Oregon. What is produce season?

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Hurricane Florence: What We Know About the Year's First Major Storm

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. Due to unusual atmospheric conditions , Florence may head down the Southeast coast, heading for South Carolina. Evacuations and Shutdowns.

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Hurricane Florence: What You Need to Know About the Year's First Major Storm

Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. Due to unusual atmospheric conditions , Florence may head down the Southeast coast, heading for South Carolina. Evacuations and Shutdowns.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up- February 24 2023

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Further reported was that Boeing CFO Brain West had indicated last week that 787 production was paused at the North Charlestown, South Carolina facility to address issues related to fuselages built by supplier Spirit AeroSystems. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up September 1 2023

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The storm then rapidly moved up to the coastal regions of Georgia and South Carolina , to include coastal areas that include the Ports of Savannah and Charleston. In this storms path have been significant wind and flooding related damage along with disruptions to transportation and logistics that are now being assessed.

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Starbucks Appoints New Supply Chain Chief

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JUNE 16, 2016

Investigations showed that one main cause of the loss in revenue was that less than half of deliveries arrived on time, driving up costs, and over 50% of their supply chain budget went to outsourcing delivery to third party transportation services, leading to cost inflation. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009.

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Starbucks Appoints New Supply Chain Chief

RFgen

JUNE 16, 2016

Investigations showed that one main cause of the loss in revenue was that less than half of deliveries arrived on time, driving up costs, and over 50% of their supply chain budget went to outsourcing delivery to third party transportation services, leading to cost inflation. Plant in Columbia, South Carolina in 2009.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

with more than 75 locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina , and South Carolina. will reportedly be one of the largest fully interoperable chassis pools in the U.S., No financial details were disclosed regarding this acquisition.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up- August 17 2022

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 17, 2022

Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. The aircraft manufacturer also made a prior decision to centralize final assembly of 787 at its South Carolina facility. Labor Tensions on Rise Across Global Transportation Networks. Supply Chain Driven Inflation Moderates in July. Across the U.S. ,

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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Starbucks redesigned their cups for the Grande product, and the flimsy cups were a source of constant spills and burns. The two primary manufacturing sites are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Irmo, South Carolina. The process design started with the customer and then mapped back to manufacturing and transportation.

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Airbus and Boeing Announce 2022 Commercial Aircraft Order and Delivery Performance

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlighted a published New York Times report in April 2019 that reported claims of shoddy production techniques concerning the North Charleston South Carolina 787 production facility.

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I helped create the first North American chapter of BVL International in the Carolinas, and we hosted two meetings at Volvo in North Carolina and Thyssen-Krupp in South Carolina. Such providers understand domestic transportation issues, and can plan to develop long-term solutions to complex local distribution challenges.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering. About 40% of VF Corp’s production is sourced from the Americas, more than double the industry average. million items each day.

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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

Florence Et Al.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

The Aftermath of Hurricane Ian for Multi-Industry Supply Chains

The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Hurricane Florence: What We Know About the Year's First Major Storm

Hurricane Florence: What You Need to Know About the Year's First Major Storm

Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up- February 24 2023

Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up September 1 2023

Starbucks Appoints New Supply Chain Chief

Starbucks Appoints New Supply Chain Chief

Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up- August 17 2022

Say Customer Service and Mean It

Airbus and Boeing Announce 2022 Commercial Aircraft Order and Delivery Performance

Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

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