DAT Solutions

AUGUST 25, 2020

The Port of Houston handles about 70% of the container cargo making land in the Gulf, so even a brief closure will have ripple effects across the spot market and supply chain for weeks to come.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Tropical Storm Imelda hit the Gulf Coast last week, bringing up to 40 inches of rain to the Houston area, and disrupting supply chains throughout the region.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 8, 2023

Using Qualle’s technology, supply chains run more effectively, more efficiently, and less greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. Shipping containers are the building blocks of the supply chain, yet we don’t do a great job managing those containers. Importers free up yard space and reduce their overall costs.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2022

I am proud to co-host the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher. With each podcast episode, we talk with automotive industry experts about a range of insightful topics, all focused squarely on the global automotive supply chain and its challenges.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In 2015, I took a job in Houston at HP where they had an onsite clinic. It wasn’t until several months later on a flight from Atlanta to Houston when I was so thirsty and couldn’t get enough to drink. The post “Information is Power”: Blue Yonder Associate Shares His Diabetes Journey appeared first on Supply Chain Nation.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2017

During the presentation, especially on hearing about having to act despite incomplete information, I thought more about the role of supply chain planners. What I see is planners spending all their time chasing the latest shortage rather than efficiently planning their supply chain. All of which happened.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

Texas is booming and in this podcast, Jason Giulietti explains why so many supply chain, logistics, and freight tech companies are expanding in the Lone Star State. The Texas Triangle , which is the area between Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio already has more people that 46 states and it is growing fast.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The topic was customer-centric supply chains. We started the morning by asking attendees to share their definition of a customer-centric supply chain. I cleared my throat and told as story of two clients in Houston. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Definition. It was November. Reliability matters.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

Founded in 2017, GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) is a technology company building the first sustainable and first-party supply chain network that partners with merchants to deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience. About GoBolt. GoBolt will soon open locations in Dallas, Austin, and Atlanta.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A recent episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes” ran a segment on some of the issues involved in the current global supply chain crisis — focusing primarily on U.S. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As a global conference, exhibition and networking experience, we attract some of the biggest oil and gas companies and top-performing engineering, procurement and construction firms, all groups who are eager to capitalize on the benefits of Breakbulk Americas and connect with new supply chain partners. 27 – Thursday, Sept.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Beyond business, Gaurav founded START, Houston’s first tech co-working space, and serves on the board of Magic Bus, a nonprofit alleviating poverty in India. Recognized by Houston Biz Journals’ 40 under 40 and as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, Gaurav is committed & ready to disrupt the traditional way of doing logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2024

Beyond business, Gaurav founded START, Houston’s first tech co-working space, and serves on the board of Magic Bus, a nonprofit alleviating poverty in India. Recognized by Houston Biz Journals’ 40 under 40 and as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, Gaurav is committed & ready to disrupt the traditional way of doing logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

from Rice University in Houston, and a J.D. Before joining CSX, she worked at the Association of American Railroads and High-Speed Ground Transportation Association. Reinke is a Washington, DC native, and graduated from the National Cathedral School. She received a B.A. from the Wake Forest University School of Law.

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Freightos

JULY 9, 2024

America, Hurricane Beryl closed many Gulf Coast ports Sunday, with the Port of Houston expected to remain closed at least through Tuesday. Keep reading Market Updates Are We Headed For Pandemic-Level Supply Chain Disruptions?

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Interconnected global supply chains, heavy dependence on chemical products and the lack of sub-tier visibility are key factors affecting recovery timelines. They warn that Hurricane Harvey’s disruptions will ripple through the supply chain and be realized at factories and facilities far away from the impacted area.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

1 strike that could jam supply chains and reignite inflation ahead of the U.S. As the threat of a potential strike looms over US East Coast ports, shippers across industries are scrambling to find workarounds to keep their supply chains moving. presidential election.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 29, 2016

It started to connect with me that travel in today’s day and age relates to many people’s approach to supply chain—both involve many moving parts. There’s supply of airplane seats, planes, and routes. There’s a supply and demand of hotel rooms. And so has the supply chain.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Flooding in the Houston area disrupted the supply chain in Texas and beyond, while strong harvests led to rate increases in several Midwest markets.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 19, 2023

Back in 2010, Professor Rob Handfield produced a report titled ‘Planning for the Inevitable: The Role of the Federal Supply Chain in Preparing for National Emergencies’ on behalf of the IBM Center for The Business of Government. Keep them coming! March 2023 Reflecting on the year 2010! Do you remember reading this?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 2, 2023

And while Southwest says they are point-to-point, Atlanta (ATL), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago Midway (MDW), Denver (DEN), Houston Hobby (HOU), Nashville (BNA), Oakland (OAK), Phoenix (PHX) and St. If this part of the supply chain is not working, the snowball starts rolling and the whole chain breaks down.

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Logility

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Over the last few years I have heard a reoccurring theme from many supply chain professionals, “there is a war for talent being waged.” ” Nowhere is this more apparent than in the area of demand and supply chain planning. The global supply chain is a $25+ trillion per year industry.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 12, 2021

I interviewed some individuals who work in the Houston area and learned more about what happened. One supply chain executive shared with me some of the challenges they experienced during the Texas Winter Storm that hit last week. “It was hell. We did not have temperatures above freezing until Thursday.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

In my work as a supply chain analyst, and Founder of Supply Chain Insights, I attend many supply chain conferences. However, when I am well-rested and in a better state of mind, I remind myself that supply chain conferences are a great way to connect with people in a meaningful way.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Other presentations at the conference included a discussion of compliance in the global supply chain. The topic of the “internet of things” was introduced, and the opportunities for tracking and managing assets in the supply chain was discussed.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. So, should merchants change their supply chain procurement strategies as they head into 2022?

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Communicating early and often to supply chain partners can alleviate the impact of storms on the supply chain. As transportation providers begin to recover from the immediate disruption and delays caused by the hurricanes, the greater domino effect of the hurricanes on supply chains will begin to appear.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 30, 2017

Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast and Houston with driving rains that left many businesses struggling with flooding, with little advance warning. Entire warehouses full of products, as well as significant links in the global supply chain could be affected, as well as transport and other nodes.

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APICS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

weather news and supply chain news have been focused on Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm that made landfall in southeast Texas last Friday night. The storm parked itself over the Houston area for five straight days and dumped more than 50 inches of rain before heading east to Louisiana on Wednesday, The

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2019

We assist 3PLs with their bid packages to corporations, and we work with corporations who don’t see supply chain as their core activity. [01:20] Then, after a short spell in New Orleans, I moved to Houston to work with supply chain in oil and gas. If you live in Houston, you know who it is.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. I define digital as the rethinking the atoms and electrons of the supply chain. Supply chain planning’s goal is to improve decisions. Houston, We Have a Problem.

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ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

The company has corporate offices in Houston, Texas, with offices in Brazil, Luxembourg and Nigeria. Additionally, the company was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and reduce supply chain risks. “As Consus and Ivalua implemented and went live with the solution for Pacific Drilling in just two weeks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

As I wrote about two weeks ago, Domino’s is now partnering with Nuro in Houston to make robocar deliveries. The 100+ Accelerator was launched in 2018 as a global incubator program to help solve supply chain challenges across water stewardship, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, and climate action.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Hurricane Harvey has caused incredible damage in Houston and the surrounding area as heavy, sustained rainfall has led to flooding. This type of disaster can be incredibly damaging to a business by limiting its ability to sustain its supply chain.

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

At first glance, supply chain metrics may seem to tell you a lot about your current supply chain operations. percent in Houston. Read Previous: Supply Chain Talk: Are Best Practices Always Best? ]. How does this relate to my supply chain? Read Also: Forget the Supply Chain of 2020.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As the unprecedented flooding and impact from Hurricane Harvey continues to be felt throughout Houston, SE Texas, and into Louisiana, the extent of the damage and cleanup efforts needed is becoming more clear. As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Ocean and Air.

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