The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2022

Mr. Wilkerson joined XPO in 2012 to spearhead the growth of the company’s flagship truck brokerage hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. The corporate headquarters will be in Charlotte, North Carolina. Key Takeaways: Why is XPO Spinning Off RXO. Drew Wilkerson is the President, North American Transportation, XPO and CEO-elect of RXO.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

Amazon has been pushing its same-day delivery model for Prime members over the last year, making large investments in its supply chain infrastructure. With the new expansion, Amazon is rolling out same-day delivery to Prime members in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Tampa, Charlotte and Houston, bringing the total markets served to 12.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2018

The group is working on case studies to test new technologies like blockchain, cognitive computing, supply chain operating networks, and open source analytics. These three drivers are why supply chain leaders should work together to build the network of networks: Brand Protection. Why Should You Care? Companies are busy.

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) , held between 31st October and 12th November, we welcomed Charlotte de Brabandt and Max Kent to the Supplier Experience Live podcast, to discuss how sustainable procurement programs foster a greener future. We didn’t hide who we work with,” Charlotte explains.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

A look at the supply chain readiness of several major U.S. Deloitte Consulting and the Metro Atlanta Chamber have teamed up to analyze how seven large metropolitan areas of the United States are transforming their traditional supply chain base into digital supply chains. New York City. Media Type.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 7, 2018

An up-close look at the the young people who embody the best traits of the new Supply Chain Generation. While the ratio of male-to-female managers in the supply chain field has hovered around 9:1 for an uncomfortably long time, that trend may slowly but finally be changing. 30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2016.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A passionate sportsman and triathlete, he lives in Charlotte, NC, dedicated to making a positive impact. Actively involved in the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the Private Directors Association (PDA), Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), and Vistage. Dusty is committed to board excellence and personal growth.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 19, 2022

Unless you are part the food supply chain, you might not be aware that last July China ceased exporting fertilizer to the rest of world. What does this mean for the food supply chain? Consequences for the Food Supply Chain. Early predictions are bleak.”[1] ”[1] How bleak? Footnotes. [1]

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

She started up Corning’s optical fiber factory in the Charlotte, NC area, founded a popular kindergarten engineering design workshop based on a famous MIT course, and led the STEM coaching team serving 48 Easter Seals teachers across metro Atlanta. She graduated from MIT with a chemical engineering degree and a Theater Arts concentration.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 2, 2018

There wasn’t a cascading effect across the supply chain like what we saw last year. Second, the area affected didn’t require the massive rerouting of supply chains like what we saw last year. Buffalo to Charlotte was down 24¢ at $2.44/mile. Atlanta to Charlott e fell 17¢ to $2.84/mile.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. The Amazon Effect: How the Retail Giant Has Shaken Up the Supply Chain and What Supply Chains Can Do to Keep Up. Download WhitePaper.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

For example, urban planners in Charlotte, NC, have “designated a 60-acre, 50-square block area as a place for modern, urban redesign, dubbed the North Tryon Vision Plan. McGraw, “ Charlotte Moves toward a Car-Free City Center ,” Next City , 30 July 2018. [2] ” Footnotes. [1] 1] Daniel J.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

A lot of this can be attributed to the supply chain disruptions caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, plus the uptick in fuel costs that followed. Volumes also rose significantly in Charlotte. Buffalo to Charlotte climbed 34¢ to $2.44/mile. Charlotte to Lakeland, FL fell 24¢ but was still high at $3.08/mile.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

We’ve seen a big increase in van freight moving from Atlanta and Charlotte down into the state. As mentioned above, there’s been a big uptick in freight going into Florida from Atlanta and Charlotte , and rates on those lanes soared last week. Charlotte to Lakeland soared 42¢ to $3.32/mile

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Both pointed out some critical points that are indeed challenges for the seafood supply chain in North Carolina, as well as some avenues to explore that may drive solutions. This disrupted seafood supply. This is an established supply chain, and they know each other and talk to one another – and do not give up that information.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Online shopping article and permission to publish here provided by Charlotte Smith. Online shopping article originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on October 15, 2021. . appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here!

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Meantime, rates and volumes are starting to come back down to normal in the Southeast, but supply chains throughout the rest of the country are still feeling the ripple effects, as evidenced by all the dark red in the Hot States Map below. Other indicators showed an improving economy in Q3, which also contributed to higher demand.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

NORTH CAROLINA ’ S SUPPLY CHAIN. The three students were SCRC Supply Chain Scholars: Dana Magliola, Lindsay Schilleman, John Elliott , for the 2015-16 year. In their study, supported by the Material Handling Institute, the students estimated the impact of several different supply chain sectors on the economy.

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Taulia

MAY 31, 2021

The sustainability of supply chains has become increasingly important to businesses in recent years, as consumers become more concerned with the environmental and social impact of their buying choices. Here’s everything you need to know about ESG principles and how they’re changing what an ethical supply chain can be.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

For the session, we were joined by Charlotte Anabelle de Brabandt , a representative of the Institute for Supply Management (IMS) and Ramit Mahajan , the Head of Supply Chain Enablement, India at Henkel. . Added to the communication aspect, Charlotte points out the importance of providing even more training.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 6, 2017

That was back when demand for trucks skyrocketed because extreme winter weather caused massive disruption to supply chains. The biggest spike was on the lane from Charlotte to Buffalo , which jumped up 44¢ to an average of $2.74/mile. Chicago to Buffalo also rose 18¢ to $2.33/mile.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 10, 2013

This led to the development of Coca Cola Consolidated, located in Greensboro North Carolina, which later moved its headquarters to Charlotte, NC. Contract Management Procure to Pay Strategic Sourcing Supply chain analytics Supply Chain Innovation'

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2019

Areas of the Midwest and Northeast were buried for weeks, and even the Southeast got hit with snow and ice, including places like Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte. That caused prolonged disruptions in the supply chain that led to tight capacity and higher rates.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 15, 2013

The move by BVL to create the chapter in the Carolinas is not only a recognition of the area as a supply chain hub but also a move to expand the organization’s footprint into North America. Center for Global Logistics and the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative at NC State University. Supply Chain Management'

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JUNE 24, 2015

I had the opportunity to visit with the American Red Cross in Charlotte, NC yesterday, and held a negotiation workshop with the supply chain directors and managers. At every place, he has landed, he has been a strong supporter of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative , and his engagement at the ARC was no different.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In the podcast, we first ask Max and Charlotte to unpack that statistic. Charlotte looks at the statistic from an industry perspective, as she explains, “I spent the last 15 years in Procurement, always playing this cat-and-mouse game and always being the ‘bad guy’ and trying to get more savings. It’s just brilliant to hear that.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Those, combined with the supply chain disruptions caused by the hurricanes, have led to tight capacity in southern Idaho, and outbound rates continue to climb out of Twin Falls. The weakest reefer lane was Lakeland, FL to Charlotte , down 30¢ to $1.19/mile, mile, which is more typical for this time of year.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 9, 2022

Charlotte Diener, Marketing Director : “Be hungry but stay true to yourself and your values while keeping boundaries. The post Advice to Your Younger Self This International Women’s Day appeared first on Supply Chain Nation. Based on the culture I was raised in, women are often taught not to show they are smarter than men.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference LINK ($1,095 to $1,595, Depending on Membership and Registration Date). Download Whitepaper.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2017

On a lighter note, the Charlotte Symphony came into my town for an outdoor concert Saturday night – a pretty big deal they only do once a year. If you hadn’t heard, an accidental communication about a massive earthquake in California was picked up by an automated story generator at the LA Times which quickly created a false story about it.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

As I highlighted in my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2013 , tablets and smartphones are quickly becoming the preferred computing platform for business professionals, which is why technology providers are designing and optimizing their applications for these devices.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Supply Chain Impact and Potential Disruptions: As early as Wednesday, September 12, as a safety precaution, operations at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina and Port of Wilmington in North Carolina were halted until further notice. Agricultural companies Cargill and Smithfield Foods Inc.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JULY 22, 2020

Apple’s new carbon-neutral pledge is likely to reverberate across electronics supply chains. The company says its mostly overseas supply chain will be part of an effort to slash its world-wide carbon footprint, the WSJ’s Sarah E. Charlotte News & Observer). Advertisement. behind the year-ago level.

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3PL Insights

JULY 20, 2020

As these markets continue to grow the future of industrial real estate will have a huge impact on supply chain expansion. Utilizing a 3PL while they restructure their supply chain may create even higher demand in warehouse space, but most likely after 2020. Rental Rates Will Increase. Louis and Tampa.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Outbound volumes from Houston also fell 73%, but the rearrangement of supply chains, the difficulty of shipping in the flooded region, and increased seasonal demand in other parts of the country combined to create pockets of tight capacity that put extra pressure on truckload rates. Buffalo to Charlotte lost 13¢ at $1.75

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

But rates remain elevated in the region due to supply chain disruptions and pent-up demand. After Harvey smacked into Houston, some shippers started supplying the South Central region from distribution centers in the Southeast. Flood waters cover a Houston highway during Hurricane Harvey.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 21, 2019

I got twice lucky as an MBA student at NC State, getting to attend two supply chain events. Another highlight was a presentation by Dr. Robert Handfield from NC State and Dr. Thomas Choi from Arizona State University, taking an in-depth look at counterfeiting in the supply chain.

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