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Ahold Delhaize’s Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Ahold Delhaize was formed in July 2016 from the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group. In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its U.S. supply chain operations in support of a new three-year strategy to move to self-distribution. include Food […].

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Black Friday 2016: Brought To You By Logistics

Freightos

Q3 of 2016 reinforced what we already know – it’s a tough time to be an ocean carrier. The post Black Friday 2016: Brought To You By Logistics appeared first on Freightos. An ocean carriers need all the volume they can get. It may be one of the the only thing you’ll consume this holiday season that’s made in the USA.

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The Ongoing Convergence of Logistics and Commerce

Talking Logistics

I wrote that back in August 2016 in “The Convergence Of Logistics And Commerce (And Social Networking Too).” The traditional lines between software vendors and 3PLs, and between the front-end of e-commerce and the back-end, are all starting to blur and dissolve. The post was in response to news at the time that Symphony Commerce.

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Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Rider: Kelly McCauslin (BluJay Solutions)

Talking Logistics

Since 2016, our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Cure cycling team has raised over $253,000 for JDRF to help “accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.” Editor’s Note: November is Diabetes Awareness Month.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 21, 2020)

Talking Logistics

That is how I described the conditions in Death Valley, CA the first time I cycled 102 miles there in 2016 (see Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team page from that year for more details and photos). Imagine hell during a heat wave, then add 35-50 mph crosswinds. I cycled in Death Valley again last.

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Enhancing the Practical Relevance of SCM Research

SCM Research

Toffel’s (2016) article, Enhancing the Practical Relevance of Research , provides an insightful critique of the current state of operations (and supply chain) management research. Iconic developments such as the Toyota Production System emerged from the real-world challenges faced by these early scientists. Toffel, M.W.

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Market Beat. Four Thumbs Down and One Thumb Up.

Supply Chain Shaman

For comparison, JDA had $2B in debt with a minority investment by Blackstone Partners in 2016. I give the current CEO Michael Farkelas, credit for balancing the E2open P&L and returning the Company to profitability in 2016, but I disagree with his acquisition strategy. JDA posted revenues of SAS recurring revenues of $222M in 2019.