Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

The newest implementation, which will be christened at the end of March, is in Medline’s facility in Wilmer, Texas. Medline is a medical supply manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider. Medline has over 1,700 robots across 20 installations. Medline has had 56 consecutive years over year-over-year growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 26, 2012

This includes the automation of path-to-purchase for consumer products, active shaping of demand through price, channel incentives and promotions, eCouponing and mobile commerce for retail, and product proliferation for all. By focusing so strongly on manufacturing, they have thrown the supply chain out of balance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Supply chain technology investments were once delegated to a specific function such as procurement or logistics. But the on-demand concept does not end with transportation, labor and warehousing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Manufacturers need to extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2021

Pinnacle Propane is based out of Irving, Texas. Pinnacle Propane was founded in 2010 through the acquisition of several retail propane companies in Central, South and West Texas. When it comes to distribution, primary distribution involves getting big bulk deliveries by pipeline and truck to their manufacturing sites.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

The purpose of data aggregation is, on one hand, to minimize the number of records you’ll be working with and, on the other hand, to reflect critical business patterns: order prioritization, customer segmentation, sourcing logic. How easy is it to open and close distribution centers or move products across manufacturing facilities?

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 30, 2025

supply chains including the manufacturing of medical devices. With its epicenter in Texas home to many of the nations petrochemical plants the storm disrupted operations on an unprecedented scale, forcing numerous facilities to declare force majeure.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 11, 2017

The outcome is expected to either significantly impact an existing automotive supplier network or prompt manufacturers and suppliers to move or begin operations. The Wall Street Journal reports that at least 11 states are in talks to land the manufacturing plant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

A concept released by the US Air Force Research Laboratory looks at the Starship prototypes being tested by SpaceX in South Texas. In an interview with Supply Chain Brain, Intel highlights its new program to eliminate waste from its manufacturing process and prevent all used and returned materials from ending up in landfill.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

Some manufacturing, consumer brand, retail and logistics service companies made ambitious goals to delight customers through digital transformation but in some cases significantly eroded profit margins. Terence holds an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin and an Electrical Engineering degree at MIT. Plan and Execute for Success.

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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). annual graphite requirements are sourced in China. The majority of the U.S.

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QAD

MAY 20, 2021

A 2021 winter storm in Texas stopped 80% of chemical production affecting the majority of the US’ supply of plastic polymers. However, we know that for manufacturers, it’s more than just headlines that matter for your business. 44% reported extended order fulfillment times and increased supplier prices. What’s Next?

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

That makes it slightly less than twice the size of the US state of Texas. Manufacturing in South Africa. In addition, automobile assembly, metalworking, machinery, textiles, iron and steel mills, chemicals, fertilizer and food are important manufacturing sectors for the country. Service industries make up about 67.5% About 4.6%

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

That makes it slightly less than twice the size of the US state of Texas. Manufacturing in South Africa. In addition, automobile assembly, metalworking, machinery, textiles, iron and steel mills, chemicals, fertilizer and food are important manufacturing sectors for the country. Service industries make up about 67.5% About 4.6%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

Uncaptured biomethane has up to 25 times the ability to trap heat in the atmosphere compared to CO 2, but by capturing it from sources like dairy manure or food waste, studies suggest that renewable natural gas can avoid more emissions than it generates. Yard Trucks: In just a few months, we’ll be the first company in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

The SAP acquisition of Ariba slowed innovation and the purchase, and then the failed promise of investment in Crossgate was disappointing to SAP supply chain business users. ” In the state of Texas they have an expression I think is fitting for the Elementum solution: It is, “Big hat, but no cattle.”

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QAD

APRIL 20, 2021

Just as hope is not a strategy, luck is not a tactic manufacturers should rely on. As it ended there was hope that the world would return to normal for manufacturers. This hasn’t happened as evidenced by disruptions from the storms in Texas, new COVID-19 shutdowns in France and the ship that blocked the Suez Canal. So what now?

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

to the region of Texas that was affected by Hurricane Harvey, and 300 of them are in the Houston vicinity. This region of Texas is responsible for almost $600 billion in economic activity and is home to ports that trade with many countries around the world. needed to operate is not going to be there for weeks.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Manufacturers need to extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 3, 2020

By just about every measure, natural resources such as these are significantly more efficient than legacy sources like coal, natural gas and oil. “Which energy source gets you the most power delivery for your investment dollar? As is so often the case, the answer is somewhat muddy.” Fossil fuels weak in efficiency.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights recent manufacturing milestones achieved by electric auto and truck maker Tesla. Grand Opening of New Austin Texas Assembly Facility. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered the first vehicle produced at the EV maker’s new final assembly facility located just outside Austin, Texas.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 20, 2021

By providing an alternate and more sustainable energy source, this technology has enabled telecommunications companies to reduce their GHG emissions and carbon footprint across the globe. H2 PowerTech has developed a fuel cell technology, which uses hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity in lieu of traditional power generators.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2021

Today’s Wall Street Journal article on the impact of the Texas winter storm on the petrochemical industry highlights many of the challenges that exist with this supply chain, that has been overlooked for perhaps too long. ” Discussions with experts on the Gulf Coast have also shared the challenges faced in this region.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The discussion dove deep into the state of the medtech supply chain and manufacturing. And new ones are popping up daily, from the Texas ice storm earlier this year, to mudslides in northern Germany and government embargos. Risk Mitigation: Build a risk priority system around your products and especially sole-sourced products.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

These interviews are often the best source of information and are not published. Secondary data sources are published available databases, reports, websites, and so on. Examples might be a “state of the industry” report purchased from a consulting company or a publicly available database such as the Census of U.S. Descriptions.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

Our invited guest in this podcast conversation is Terri Hiskey, Vice President of SCM Product Marketing for Oracle , where she leads the strategic development and execution of supply chain and manufacturing-focused content, programs, and assets.

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The impact this position carries in manufacturing is undervalued and recognized.” purchasing/procurement manager with a manufacturer of building equipment with 21-25 years of experience, living in the South Atlantic region and earning $36,00. The amount of change we will see in the next five years will blow your mind.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. These films were chosen to inspire and educate both aspiring negotiators and seasoned procurement managers.

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Resilinc

MAY 30, 2023

The majority of drug makers (Eugia, Fresenius Kabi, and Pfizer) have reported the shortages are due to increased demand, while one company, Accord, cited manufacturing delays. Additionally, nearly 80% of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturers are located overseas.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2022

The Texas based Austin American Statesman reported yesterday that Samsung is considering the construction of upwards of 11 new semiconductor fabrication production facilities in the Austin, Texas area over the next two decades. Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. Increased tensions among China and the U.S., has to do so as well.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting, we highlight a rather significant reports indicating that Apple is considering sourcing of the chip fabrication of its advanced design semiconductor processers within the U.S. within a period of two years, and the industry implications from such a move. . Background. based fabrication facility.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports indicating that leading semiconductor fab and device manufacturer TSMC is eyeing a second fab production presence in the U.S. With semiconductor sourcing capability being viewed as “the new oil” in geo-political trade the dynamics are ever changing. based fabrication facility.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , a Texas site could begin pilot refining operations as early as the fourth quarter of this year.,

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 31, 2021

The problem with containers is that most of them are stuck in the US, but need to be at ports and manufacturers in China! Hurricane Ida and the big Texas freeze are important elements of the perfect storm. All of these shortages are hitting manufacturing. There aren’t enough workers to unload the ships. What about steel?

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Turvo

MARCH 1, 2022

Because of widespread global supply chains and e-commerce’s need of moving goods across continents, there is constant pressure on merchants and manufacturers to compress planning cycles, reduce production lead times, and speed up deliveries. Higher customer satisfaction leads to repeat purchases. It saves time and labor hours.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The biggest career transformation for me was after leaving Dell when I joined Lucent in 2002 and entered supply chain in technology sourcing. We achieved recognition both internally and externally for our sourcing and procurement accomplishments in the spend management area. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

Even the rush to invest in new semiconductor manufacturing is exacerbating the shortages. Even the equipment used to make semiconductors requires a lot of semiconductors, accordingly “lead times for new semiconductor manufacturing equipment are out 12 months.”. “On-again, But COVID-19 wasn’t to blame for all disruptions.

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