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Some Supply Chain Lessons Are Never Learned

Talking Logistics

Way back in June 2007, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled Boeing’s Nuts-and-Bolts Problem that highlighted how Boeing was facing a shortage of fasteners at the time to complete its first orders of the 787 Dreamliner. The unexpected lack of fasteners marks the sort of test Boeing will face in coming years as.

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Supply Chain Performance Declined In the Last Decade. The Question is Why?

Supply Chain Shaman

Yes, companies held more inventory (measured in days of inventory) in 2019 than at the start of the 2007 recession. Commercial and operating teams in manufacturing organizations greater than 5B$ in annual revenue were more aligned in 2007, at the beginning of the recession, than in 2020, the start of the pandemic. Alignment Barriers.

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T-Rex Prestige Worldwide: Thriving in a Down Market and Having Fun with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics

Founded in 2007 by Pat Downs and Dan Rodriquez, Express was acquired by T-Rex Prestige Worldwide in 2024 to merge LTL and FTL services and increase technology partnerships. With locations in Cincinnati and Chicago, Express services US, Canada, Mexico and international.

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It’s Not About Chatbots: Getting Real on AI Usage In Real Life Logistics (AI Popup #5)

Freightos

Robert Khachatryan Founder and CEO of Freight Right Global Logistics Robert started Freight Right in 2007 out of his 2-bedroom Los Angeles apartment.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 29 – March 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

And that number could be even higher when you factor in those near misses of the 2007, 2010, and 2017 Patriots, 2012-2013 and […]. Every Big 4 team has won at least 1 championship over the last 20 years and the cumulative sits 12.

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Citation of Excellence Awards 2012

SCM Research

2008): Unraveling the food supply chain: Strategic insights from China and the 2007 recalls. 2007): The severity of supply chain disruptions: Design characteristics and mitigation capabilities , and Holweg et al. Unraveling the food supply chain: Strategic insights from China and the 2007 recalls. Congratulations! 2008.00043.x.

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Driving the Mission with Graig Morin

The Logistics of Logistics

About Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization established in 2007 by wreath producer Morrill Worcester, assisted by veterans and truckers. This gave us the opportunity to develop a solid supply chain to move your freight all over America and become a true solutions provider.

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