The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

Matt is a supply chain industrial broker focused on representing firms associated with warehousing, fulfillment, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution facilities. Matt earned a Bachelor of International Business from the University of Washington and a Master of Science in Supply Chain from Michigan State University.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

Deborah Dull is Founder of The Circular Supply Chain Network and a Principal of Manufacturing Product Management for GE Digital where she is responsible for circular economy, lean management, and customer success. A circular supply chain is where the raw materials used are recycled back into the manufacturing operation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. We can no longer assume that government policy is rational, variability is low or logistics are available. These core assumptions are no longer true. This reset is not an evolution.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Last year technology journalist Gordon Feller wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform manufacturing and a number of other industries.”[1] This gives manufacturers enough time to get things back up and running, reducing downtime.” IoT, Manufacturing, and the Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today, there are no authoritative identifiers to track and trace for containers, warehouse locations, trucks or manufacturing plants. Survey existing suppliers, third-party logistics providers and customers. The 2022 event is in Washington. Close this gap. Maximize the Use of Existing Trading Partner Solutions. See You There?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2015

I began by making the case that companies — at least those that are forward-thinking — no longer view logistics as just a cost center. Yes, cost management is still important, but companies are also looking to leverage logistics as a competitive weapon, as a way to drive top-line growth and gain market share.

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Exiger Perspectives

AUGUST 7, 2024

Acquisition of Cutting-Edge Parts and Logistics Intelligence Platform Brings XSB’s 100M+ Parts and 400M+ Parts Attributes Database In-House to Exiger WASHINGTON, DC. August 7, 2024 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, announced the acquisition of logistics intelligence platform XSB.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). XPO Logistics Trucking Subsidiaries Sued Over Driver Classification (WSJ – sub. Amazon could be moving into the $350B ocean freight market (USA Today).

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue. In this period, 56% of global manufacturers felt that they performed well or very well. The question is, “Why?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Reportedly, Toyota workers within logistics warehouses and spare-parts focused facilities will receive a similar wage hike. based manufacturing presence. Yesterday, The Washington Post published an Editorial titled, What’s Good for the UAW is good for the country-maybe. per hour, to $34.80 per hour, beginning on January 1, 2024.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 4, 2018

If left to further its own evolution, they could have served as a source of competition to British Manufacturers. From time immemorial, military leaders have recognized the importance of wartime logistics. So this 4th of July, as you light the wicks of your firecrackers, give a little thanks to logistics. ”[3]. ”[3].

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Pivot Toward Internal Manufacturing Presence.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 14, 2022

Staff burnout in logistics can be especially problematic as much of the modern supply chain and infrastructure society relies upon reacts significantly to disruptions and errors caused by burnout. The Great Resignation and Shifting Focus on Supply Chain Personnel and Staff Burnout in Logistics. What Is Burnout and How Bad Is It?

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? Marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, but ten states and Washington, DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over 21. percent THC.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? Marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, but ten states and Washington, DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over 21. percent THC.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Trade Representative, met in Washington, D.C. For more on this topic, as well as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, I invite you to participate in our upcoming Talking Logistics episode with Pete Mento, Director Global Customs and Trade Policy at C.H. Robinson and Transplace are Talking Logistics sponsors. Have a happy weekend!

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Logility

JULY 25, 2019

At that point in my life I probably had only heard the term “logistics” as related to the military and the term “supply chain management” hadn’t been coined yet. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, I went to work in the aerospace manufacturing industry as a test engineer. from East Lansing.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

While multi-industry logistics, transportation and customer fulfilment teams might have languished with a sigh of relief, they are likely to be aware that this new contract is not a done deal yet. Disagreements Remain One of the contentious topics involved in these labor contract negotiations was tolerance for future port automation.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Labor and management work out deal at Port of LA/Long Beach ( Logistics Management ). Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Robinson, Con-way, and Transplace are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors).

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2024

Notion and Challenge of Traveled Work Again Surfaces Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal published a report: Behind the Alaska Blowout: a Manufacturing Habit Boeing Can’t Break. Paid subscription). This report accounts for the notions of unconforming quality repair needs that are termed traveled work.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? Marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, but ten states and Washington, DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over 21. Shipping CBD Products.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? Marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, but ten states and Washington, DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over 21. Shipping CBD Products.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The article goes on to say [emphasis mine]: The shift, part of what Ralph Lauren says is a long-planned action, will move warehousing and inventory management service from a North Carolina distribution center run by XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.—an an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into But the nature of logistics outsourcing is changing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

The bridge is part of the heavily traveled Interstate 695 linking Baltimore to Washington, D.C. And now on to this week’s logistics news. These plants produce various food products, and these new projects’ technologies can be replicated across a wide range of food and beverage manufacturers. An estimated 11.5

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ThroughPut

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

ThroughPut’s team is backed by some of the best domain experts from Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Artificial Intelligence and Finance, who have put that knowledge to work in over a dozen successful startups. More information about ThroughPut.AI is available at: www.throughput.ai.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

”[2] Pandemics halt production, snarl logistics, confuse demand signals, and disrupt every economic sector in some manner. Digital Transformation of Supply Chains. … You will not be successful going forward if what you do is transform your business, supply chain or logistics processes. ” Footnotes. [1]

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

And last month, we witnessed the havoc that winter storm Jonas unleashed along the east coast , dumping more than two feet of snow in Washington, DC, New York City, and other major cities, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and gridlock on the roads. Robinson , and I addressed in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

George Yeoman Pocock, a leading designer and builder of racing shells who built the boat used by the University of Washington team, describes it this way in the book: “When you get the rhythm in an eight, it’s pure pleasure to be in it. But when all eight are in perfect rhythm, the result is almost magical. Which metrics are the right ones?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. More recently, the massive scale of China’s solar-manufacturing operations has become an advantage, as it attracts talent, research money and ecosystems of suppliers. Similar warehouse worker protection bills have already been passed in California, Minnesota, New York, and Washington.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Workers belonging to the United Auto Workers (UAW ) at General Motors’ Spring Hill plant in Tennessee voted against a proposed contract, even as the union’s president said in Washington on Tuesday that the deal remains on track for approval. That’s all for this week.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, supply chain management and logistics is one of the most coveted bachelor's degrees by employers. Students studying supply chain management will learn about advanced economics, manufacturing, logistics, operations management, and statistics.

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RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2023

You may also like: Schwing America: Global manufacturer of construction equipment replaces aging software, gains mobile barcoding and advanced warehouse capabilities. You may also like: Schwing America: Global manufacturer of construction equipment replaces aging software, gains mobile barcoding and advanced warehouse capabilities.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

But alternative models are emerging, including distributed manufacturing enabled by robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D-printing, distributed intelligence brought about by the internet of things and distributed labor enabled by the internet and mobile devices. Companies can clearly make a dent. Organizational models.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) has been sounding the alarm on this pressing issue since 2013, when we published a report that identified many of the same weaknesses in our military supply chains and overall defense preparedness. manufacturers to meet national security requirements. How can the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 29, 2021

.”[1] The consequences of a blocked Suez Canal are just beginning to be felt around the globe — by shippers, by manufacturers, by retailers, and by consumers. 5] Edward Segal, “ Blocked Suez Canal Is Latest Reminder Why Companies Need Crisis Plans ,” Forbes, 27 March 2021.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2015

New England, especially Massachusetts, has a long history of manufacturing that has evolved from clothing and shoes to electronics and chemical products — with good wages to show for it. As you know by now, we love bringing you interesting infographics and information around manufacturing. Super Bowl of Manufacturing Infographic.

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