Meet United States’ 100 Top COO’s in the Big Data Space
ThroughPut
JANUARY 23, 2023
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Implications of Apple Securing Semiconductor Fab Supply from the United States
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
That latter quoted statement has major industry significance, to state the least. Cook is further quoted as stating that: “ Regardless of what you may feel and think, 60 percent coming out of anywhere is probably not a strategic position. ”.
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Do you expect a resurgence in reshoring to the United States? Why or why not?
Inbound Logistics
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
Supply chain leaders discuss whether they expect a resurgence in reshoring to the United States
This map shows every bridge in the United States….and it’s incredible
The Network Effect
MARCH 27, 2015
The post This map shows every bridge in the United States… and it’s incredible appeared first on The Network Effect. We’ve shared other maps in the past that help explain today’s global supply chain. Well, here’s another amazing map that helps reveal the complex underlying infrastructure that everything we buy and consume must pass through.
From Harvest to Bottle: Importing Wine into the United States
NFI Industries
OCTOBER 10, 2017
In 2016, Americans consumed over 789 million gallons of wine – equating to almost 3 gallons per person 1. Wine consumption continues to increase in the U.S., challenging American wine importers to continue to import enough wine to match demand. Currently, winemakers are in the midst of harvest season (usually August through October depending on the. Read More. Distribution Supply Chain Transportation Global
What if the United States broke in half? Is Your Company Ready in the Event of a Catastrophe?
The Network Effect
JULY 23, 2018
The post What if the United States broke in half? The New Madrid Fault Zone stretches across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee. Is Your Company Ready in the Event of a Catastrophe? appeared first on The Network Effect. Logistics Multiparty Network Risk Supply Chain Management The Network Effect disaster logistics networks resilience risk supply chain
Daily Infographic: How Much Gasoline Does The United States Consume?
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 15, 2021
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Daily Infographic: United States Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 11, 2021
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Daily Infographic: United States Distillate Demand
The Supply Chain Journal
JULY 1, 2021
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Daily Infographic: United States Fossil Fuel Consumption Lowest Level in Nearly 30 years
The Supply Chain Journal
JULY 6, 2021
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Will that be automatic or semi-automatic to manage your supply chain?
Kinaxis
JANUARY 16, 2015
General News Miscellanea Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Supply chain collaboration Supply chain management Air conditioning AK-47 Arizona Hubble Space Telescope Light-year M16 rifle NASA Pillars of Creation United States United States Army by Christopher Hatcher Years ago when I was in the army, one of the most memorable days of my mostly forgettable BASIC training experience was flipping the switch to automatic.
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The United States Postal Service Increases Holiday Competition with Their Own Peak Season Strategy
CHAINalytics
AUGUST 29, 2017
Not to be overshadowed in their effort to increase competition levels, the United … The post The United States Postal Service Increases Holiday Competition with Their Own Peak Season Strategy appeared first on Chainalytics. Blog Transportation FedEx Holiday Postal Rates Jim Haller Networks & Transportation Operations Integrations Specialist Peak Season Surcharge Postal rates Posting Pricing United Parcel Service United States Postal Service UPS
Cross-Border Shipping Guide: The United States and Canada
NFI Industries
APRIL 6, 2015
Over $52.4 billion worth of freight was moved to and from Canada in 2014 1. When shipping cross-border, it’s important to know what to expect and to be. Read more. 04/07/2015. Brokerage. Global. Supply Chain. Transportation. Cross-Border, Supply Chain, Transportation, Global , Brokerage. Brokerage Brokerage Cross-Border Global Global Supply Chain Supply Chain Transportation Transportation
The United States Postal Service Financial Analysis
Logistics Trends and Insights
JANUARY 7, 2020
A detailed financial analysis of the United States Postal Service (USPS) has been done by our friend Robert Fisher. Bob spent over 25 years with the USPS and is now a leading postal industry consultant. We thank Bob for sharing his work with us.
How United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Will Impact North American Cross-Border Shipments
CH Robinson Transportfolio
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
For the United States, De Minimis will remain at $800 (USD). The post How United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Will Impact North American Cross-Border Shipments appeared first on Transportfolio. The U.S., Mexico, and Canada released text to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on September 30, 2018.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 07/29/2022-08/04/2022
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AUGUST 5, 2022
congress passes bill boosting the semiconductor industry The U.S.
Doing Business in the United States
QAD
MARCH 21, 2019
In 1776, 13 British colonies declared their independence and formed the United States. Over the next 150 years as the country expanded westward, the growing country added 37 additional states. The last two states added were Alaska and Hawaii in 1959. In addition, the United States has several permanently inhabited territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. is comprised of 50 states and one district (Washington D.C.).
How United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Will Impact North American Cross-Border Shipments
CH Robinson Transportfolio
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
For the United States, $800 (USD), no duty and taxes not applicable. For the United States, $800 (USD), no duty and taxes not applicable. The post How United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Will Impact North American Cross-Border Shipments appeared first on Transportfolio. The U.S., Mexico, and Canada released text to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on September 30, 2018.
First USMCA labor complaint filed against Mexican auto parts supplier
The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 10, 2021
A Mexican auto parts supplier became the first company to receive a labor violation complaint under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on Monday.
2015 New Year’s Resolutions for the Supply Chain Industry
Kinaxis
JANUARY 2, 2015
General News Miscellanea Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Supply chain collaboration Supply chain management Advertising Affluence in the United States AMR Research Apple Inc. by CJ Wehlage 2015 will be my 25 th year in the supply chain industry, mostly as a practitioner. I’ve had the benefit of stepping away from the grind for 2 years, spending time at AMR Research, where I visited with many companies and learned about their supply chain practices.
Investing in Manufacturing Innovation & Competitiveness: Will the next Silicon Valley be located in the United States?
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 26, 2015
Will the next Silicon Valley be located in the United States? The top 24 metro areas for R&D produce almost three-quarters of all utility patents filed in the United States and 83 percent of R&D performed by large companies at their primary R&D locations. Twitter The post Investing in Manufacturing Innovation & Competitiveness: Will the next Silicon Valley be located in the United States?
FreightWaves Classics: Rural Free Delivery led to road improvements
The Supply Chain Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2021
The first experimental routes for the rural free delivery (RFD) of mail were established by the United States Post Office Department 125 years ago, on October 1, 1896. The experimental routes were in West Virginia because Postmaster General William Lyne Wilson was from the state.
Your supply chain is costing you money – Reason #1 Offshoring without getting the full picture
Kinaxis
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
General News Inventory management Supply chain management Manufacturing Offshoring Supply chain Suzlon Energy Total cost of ownership United States Westpac Wind farm by John Westerveld. Here, there and everywhere | The economist. Reason #1: Offshoring without getting the full picture. Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money.
United States is Leaving the UPU
Intelligent Audit
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) will meet on September 24th due to the possibility of a United States withdrawal in October. pounds into the United States. A better deal is being negotiated but if no agreement is met, the United States will withdraw from the UPU. Recently the USPS has sent out emails stating negotiated service agreements for international rates may be voided after September 30th, right before the peak season is set to starts.
ILA lawsuit throttles South Carolina container terminal traffic
The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 5, 2021
The Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL ships intentionally went to Leatherman Terminal even though they knew that workers who were not in the master contract bargaining unit would be hired to unload containers and to handle containers on the terminal,” the lawsuit states.
ILA sues for $200M over nonunion labor in South Carolina
The Supply Chain Journal
APRIL 26, 2021
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is seeking $200 million in damages in a lawsuit filed last week against Hapag-Lloyd and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) for the use of nonunion workers to handle cargo from the Yorktown Express.
First USMCA labor complaint filed against Mexican auto parts supplier
The Supply Chain Journal
MAY 10, 2021
A Mexican auto parts supplier became the first company to receive a labor violation complaint under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on Monday.
Seroka honored for ‘unwavering leadership throughout the pandemic’
The Supply Chain Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
In May, the Port of LA earned the distinction as the first port in the Western Hemisphere to handle more than 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units in a single month. A month later the port became the first in the hemisphere to process 10 million container units in a 12-month period.
Apple & Foxconn: Financialization across the Pacific
SCM Research
APRIL 23, 2018
Research Teaching Article China Corporate Social Responsibility Globalization Supply Chain Management United StatesIt is always inspirational to find articles that, at first glance, fall out of our discipline, but, at second glance, change the way we think about supply chain phenomena. One of these articles is Froud et al. 2014): Financialization across the Pacific: Manufacturing Cost Ratios, Supply Chains and Power.
The Hackers Inside Your Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
JULY 14, 2014
First, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report last month focused on the need for better port cybersecurity. Coast Guard officials stated that they intend to conduct such an assessment in the future, but did not provide details to show how it would address cybersecurity. Supply Chain Risk Management cyber terrorism Europol port cybersecurity port security TrapX Security United States Government Accountability Office
FreightWaves Classics: Railway Express Agency was THE express package delivery service
The Supply Chain Journal
JUNE 7, 2021
This was carried out by the United States Railway Administration, or USRA. When the 86 railroads signed the original contract in 1929, it stated that they would subsidize and handle REA shipments for 25 years (until February 28, 1954). Express services began in the 1830s.
SMAC in the Middle of Supply Chain Change – Part 3 of Kinaxis & Cognizant Series
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 27, 2014
Inventory management Milesahead Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Supply chain collaboration Supply chain management Digital native Internet of Things Marc Prensky Pony Express Sid Meier''s Alpha Centauri SMAC Supply chain United States by Trevor Miles My friends at Cognizant and I have been having a healthy discussion on the Internet of Things and how these technology changes are shaping the way we work. Part 1: SMAC in the Middle of Supply Chain Change.
Protesters at the U.S.-Canada Border Disrupt $1.5 Billion in Goods
Zipline Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
It took tactical units, snipers, and 20 arrests to finally clear protesters from the area. Blog Post canada freedom convoy protesters supply chain truckers united statesAll information is up to date as of February 15, 2022. .
FedEx Freight Direct Expands Across the United States
Intelligent Audit
OCTOBER 16, 2019
As of October 15th, FedEx has announced that that program’s success has warranted its full launch across “80% of the United States.” The post FedEx Freight Direct Expands Across the United States appeared first on Intelligent Audit.
Toyota and USPS See Opportunities for Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management
Talking Logistics
JUNE 30, 2016
Imagine a bitcoin being a unit of inventory and a digital wallet (“bitcoin address”) being an inventory-keeping location, such as a store, distribution center, or truck trailer. Recent news by Toyota and the United States Postal Service (USPS) show that more and more companies are exploring the possibilities of using blockchain technology in supply chain applications.
Transplace’s Q2 2020 Logistics Market Quarterly Update
Transplace
MAY 1, 2020
Key Findings for the United States. Other key factors include: Canadian drivers are reluctant to move loads into the United States due to COVID-19 infections. Transplace’s Q2 2020 Logistics Market Quarterly Update.
When It Comes to Trucking, the EU is Not the “United States of Europe”
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2017
Many shippers, especially those that have grown through mergers and acquisitions, have transportation operations around the world, including the United States and the European Union. About 90 percent of the carriers in Europe have less than 50 trucks, so that is not dissimilar to the United States.”. That said, “although we have the EU, Europe is not the ‘United States of Europe,’” added Eijsink.
FMCSA Expands Program: Mexico Trucks in the United States
CH Robinson Transportfolio
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
The pilot evaluated the safety and feasibility of allowing Mexico trucks to operate within the United States. The participants from the pilot program will automatically be granted permanent authority to operate within the United States. The threat of any additional punitive tariffs on produce is reduced because there is no need for Mexico to apply additional pressure on the United States.
Gartner and Supply Chain Media formalise partnership to gain new industry insights in Europe
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 26, 2016
Gartner, the world’s leader in information technology research, has formalised its partnership with Supply Chain Media – a leading publishing company focused on connecting supply chain professionals both in the Netherlands and across Europe by gathering, generating and sharing knowledge – to work on several concrete initiatives aimed at obtaining meaningful insights into the current state of the supply chain industry in Europe.
The Procurement Economy in 2019: The United States
Jaggaer
JANUARY 11, 2019
News headlines, along with a lack of clarity into future interest rate changes, suggest that the United States is heading into an unstable market. These countries provide about 53 percent of imports to the United States, so these new tariffs have potentially massive implications. With uncertainty over the pending exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, European supply chains are in limbo.
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