The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell. Joe Lynch and Steve Elwell discuss 3 emerging supply chain trends. He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. He lives with his family in suburban Detroit.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Recently, I attended a dinner outside of Detroit hosted by QAD, the Korean Battery Industry Association and NAATBatt (an organization dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced battery manufacturing in North America). The North American Battery Supply Chain is Accelerating – Why Now?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. HighJump Software, TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Unisun Software. Wal-Mart seeks to tether small stores to big ones ( The Detroit News ). Wal-Mart seeks to tether small stores to big ones ( The Detroit News ).

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. Our Delivering on the Promise of Delivery white paper that discusses our vision, “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes,” is just as good poolside as it is at your desk!

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QAD

JULY 28, 2022

Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I are having the best time co-hosting the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. It encourages us to continue meeting with automotive industry experts about supply chain issues that resonate with so many listeners. Episode #6: Electrifying the Automotive Supply Chain.

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QAD

MARCH 29, 2022

Together with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher, the two of us are co-hosting “ Auto Supply Chain Prophets ,” which is the first podcast dedicated solely to global automotive supply chain issues. Our goal is to help automotive suppliers and OEMs discover hidden profits within their supply chains.

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

It’s no secret that putting all of your eggs in one basket probably isn’t the best idea, but that’s exactly what manufacturers around the world have been doing for years in offshoring production to China. The same holds true for your internal supply chain operations. “We

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QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. As we move from the leisurely days of summer to fall and peak demand season, I’m reminded that the automotive supply chain is changing just as rapidly as the seasons do.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Supply Chain Matters readers are well aware that the looking glass for an organization’s overall supply chain performance is intense right now, especially when C-Suite executives feel the heat from investors and board rooms. Rivian Automotive. Thus far, $13.7

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2016

For the last couple of decades transportation management systems (TMS) have revolutionized supply chains, helping companies streamline their logistics processes, achieve greater visibility into their operations and save significant dollars on transportation. Those days are over. That’s the big win.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. The tool provides warehouse customers a holistic view of their account activity based on real-time data. “As MELVINDALE, Mich., This is only the beginning.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 19, 2022

It was how the company handled its supply chain. spokesperson noted that this was not Toyota’s goal – and likely not sustainable – the change in ranking is widely seen as a vindication of Toyota’s supply chain strategies. It should be noted that Toyota wasn’t immune to supply chain disruptions, and its U.S.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 18, 2022

It was how the company handled its supply chain. spokesperson noted that beating GM was “not our goal, nor do we see it as sustainable,” the change in ranking is widely seen as a vindication of Toyota’s supply chain strategies. It should be noted that Toyota wasn’t immune to supply chain disruptions, and its U.S.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Rick Freeman joined Resilinc in July after more than a dozen years in procurement and supply chain for semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology. Since moving to Resilinc, Freeman has advised a wide range of clients on their journeys to robust supply chain risk management (SCRM).

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In this second Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S. Today, China based EV automakers and suppliers have notable cost advantages in materials sourcing, production and labor costs. Thus, some U.S.

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DynaSys

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

“Who says supply chain cannot be a hotbed of creativity?” Says speaker Josh Linkner, jazz guitarist and founder of digital promotions company ePrize (now HelloWorld) and Detroit Venture Partners. Josh peppered his presentation with often humorous out-of-the-box examples of creativity from the supply chain world.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 17, 2022

It was how the company handled its supply chain. While Toyota was careful not to gloat, the change in ranking is widely seen as a vindication of Toyota’s supply chain strategies. Toyota wasn’t immune to supply chain disruptions, and its U.S. Was it Toyota’s marketing? Its reputation for quality?

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The trade-offs are especially critical for destinations in a “battleground” region that stretches from Detroit in the north to Houston in the south. Is your supply chain make-to-order, make-to-stock, or both? To effectively evaluate and mitigate risk, shippers need excellent supply chain visibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

With evolving business models, changes in customer expectations, to technology advancements, the transportation and logistics sectors remain in the spotlight. Steve works closely with leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics service providers, and technology firms. What are the benefits of hyper-automation?

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Continuing our Supply Chain Matters highlights of the global wide automotive industry’s ongoing supply network and production transformation towards developing and producing electric powered vehicles, we highlight a recent announcement from Ford Motor Company. This planned $3.5 Inflation Reduction Act. powered EV ’s.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

Blue Yonder and Microsoft co-hosted the annual Blue Yonder Automotive Connect event in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together 67 supply chain practitioners from 15 companies in the Automotive OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket sectors.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an updated news capsule follow-up relative to major supply chain management and industry developments that we have shared previously on this blog. Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. These timelines are reportedly being accelerated where possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains. auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Approximately 40% of U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

We thought, “Why not build a technology platform which can empower businesses, brands, and logistic services providers to get products delivered to customers home in an efficient manner, more sustainable, and customer-centric. You start having all the data, bringing AI and some other tools against it. It is complex.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). For OEMs , the aggressive timeline for adopting new technologies and adjusting production plans remains the same.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It’s a term that started creeping into supply chain discussions several years ago. Back in 2011, supply chain analyst Trevor Miles ( @milesahead ) noted there is a similar sounding word supply chain managers should associate with VUCA. Supply chain management. ”[3].

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

based suppliers, advanced manufacturing capabilities and other moves. The announcement further included a termed manufacturing academy supplier to be located in Detroit , Michigan , along with additional spending with the companys existing U.S. related investments over the next four years. based facility. based suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. The holdup makes it exceedingly difficult for businesses to manage supply chains, it said. Daily market prices to move cargo from Asia to the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2025

In addition to US politics, Stellantis the parent company of Dodge has announced they are going to be building the Dodge Durango at the Belvedere Assembly Plant in Detroit. Lastly, ARC’s own Collin Masson has published a piece boasting the potential benefits AI Agents can provide to the Supply Chain.

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