Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

The sub-index index Transportation Utilization of 50 was noted as indicating no upward movement for the first time in 2023. That is not good for retailers and manufacturers, each under the looking glass to reduce not only transportation but also inventory carrying costs. percentage points below the February value of 54.7, Separate U.S.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

Freelance writer Scott Pruden explains, “Vertical farming’s supporters tout its many benefits — among them, saving arable land and preventing deforestation, cutting agricultural water use, locating food sources in urban centers, and making up for a decline in the number of farmers.”[1]

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Transportation utilization reportedly dipped a hefty 9.5 Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s release of the U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that dropped to an all-time low for May 2023. That summation reinforces that the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

GSPI Index Returns to Normalcy The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Global Supply Chain Pressures Index (GSPI) compiles 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. The reported biggest movers in February were Transportation Costs which declined 5.9

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This index compiles 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. Interestingly, Transportation Utilization is the outlier here, as both utilization metrics in the index were up significantly in September. ”. Logistics Managers Index.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2021

Cassidy ( @WillB_Cassidy ), Senior Editor at The Journal of Commerce , writes, “US shippers and transportation providers need to start preparing now for a potentially destructive 2021 hurricane season along the East and Gulf coasts, according to digital freight marketplace Convoy.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Both metrics contributed to the overall contraction in the LMI along with contracting price levels for transportation. Transportation utilization reportedly dipped a hefty 9.5 Consequently, transportation prices reportedly declined 8.9 Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that again dropped to an all-time low for June 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

This index complies 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. The April report specifically indicates t hat after 23 consecutive months of contraction the index of Transportation Capacity shifted back into expansion, bumping up 11.2

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

This index complies 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. Specifically indicated by report authors for the July report: “ Fueling this deflationary pressure are levels of growth in available Transportation Capacity (reading in at 69.1)

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

The sky and what’s beyond, an endless source of creativity and imagination for kids and adults alike. In related news, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that “officials in Colorado are planning a public-road test of battery-charging technology capable of powering electric trucks while they drive.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

This index complies 27 different variables to include transportation movement and costs, global PMI sub-indexes reflecting delivery times and order backlog. A ccording to the May report , growth is increasing at a higher rate for inventory costs, warehousing utilization, warehousing storage prices, transportation capacity and utilization.

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2017

I care about the environment and do what I can to minimize my impact because living in Beautiful Colorado I benefit from being surrounded by some of Mother Earth’s finest scenery. Higher forecast accuracy allows a company to hold less inventory, run more efficient plants, and improve transportation efficiency.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported an April 2023 value of 50.9,

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Turvo

JUNE 8, 2020

Now in Colorado, with baby in tow, we attended a very nice, very quiet, “adults-only” wine tour.which became, for us, an “adults-only with napping baby” wine tour. Interestingly, we all had significant experience in the freight, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain world. Hot topics included the rise of driverless trucks.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Founded in 2002 with over 100 consultants and based in Boulder, Colorado , Spinnaker SCA designs and builds agile supply chains for leading brands across Consumer Staples, High Tech, Industrial Manufacturing, Retail & Apparel, Medical Devices, and Distribution Industries.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Global wide production, transportation and logistics activity levels reported for February, but continued rather concerning data related to global transportation service levels and cost. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. noted as the second highest in the history of this index. Bob Ferrari.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

For instance, when a disaster such as a hurricane, a labor strike, or a bankruptcy disables key suppliers, quick-moving enterprises are able to lock in alternative sources of supply before their rivals. Managing adverse weather conditions is part and parcel of transportation planning. Watching the weather is one option.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 16, 2018

Colorado had the lowest unemployment rate in May, 2.3 The Greene Group is a staffing agency focused on the logistics sector, specifically identifying trained professionals for the warehouse, transportation, and truck driver segments. percent, followed by North Dakota, 2.5 The rates in Arkansas (3.4 percent), California (4.7

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Obviously, human activities play a major role in increasing methane emissions from most of these sources.”[4]. Climate scientist and journalist Alejandra Borunda ( @alejandrabee_ ) adds, “There are a variety of natural methane sources. Where is All that Methane Coming From? ”[4]. ”[5]. Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2020

” Pets, it turns out, have become a source of comfort for people isolated by the pandemic. . “By product category, the largest growth contributor was Purina PetCare and its premium brands Purina Pro Plan and Purina ONE.” overtime hours and shifts in many of its 68 U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

If President Joe Biden’s administration proceeds with the move, it could also hurt South Korean memory chip juggernauts Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and SK Hynix Inc, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity. he crackdown, if approved, would involve barring the shipment of U.S.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

She earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, and is certified by the American Society of Quality as Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence, and also is a certified medical device auditor. getting parts actually transported from the ports into the factory.

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GTG Technology Group

MAY 3, 2017

The automation start-up company Otto transported 2,000 cases of Budweiser 120 miles from Fort Collins, CO, to Colorado Springs – all without a driver behind the wheel. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx describes the emergence of biometrics for vehicle safety. Sources: [link]. Biometric Technologies.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Statista found that 73 percent of buyers and users of freight transportation and logistics services say the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on their logistics and supply chain operations. He’s helped launch two major cannabis brands in both Colorado and Massachusetts and has consulted for many firms across the country.

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GTG Technology Group

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

In states such as Colorado, where marijuana is legal, more drivers are testing positive for the substance. The United States Transportation Department is steadfast in its prohibition of marijuana use for any safety-sensitive employees, regardless of whether marijuana consumption is legal in the driver’s home state. Sources: [link].

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GTG Technology Group

MAY 10, 2017

The truck completed the 120-mile trek through Colorado entirely using automated technology, overseen by a driver from the sleeper berth. Sources: [link]. One such innovator is the San Francisco startup Otto – an automation company recently purchased by Uber. This is just one example of many startups disrupting the trucking industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This chain’s North America Chief Supply Chain Officer was quickly involved in the news narrative, publicly indicating that the suspect slivered onions were sourced to a single supplier, which was subsequently identified as being California based Taylor Farms. That was a testament to this chain’s supply traceability processes.

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