Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

So I spoke to everyone I knew in the field and looked through some other sources (Crunchbase, Jonathan Wichmann’s great list of logistics startups site, CB Insights and more) to come up with the ULTIMATE LIST of disruptive logistics startups. San Francisco only. San Francisco only. San Francisco only.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Drop shipping is where retailers have manufacturers ship items directly to the consumer rather than carrying them in their warehouse. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As a result, a wide range of businesses, from restaurants, and retail chains, to manufacturers, have been redesigning their business services and operations and re-engineering their supply chains. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning. We need planning platforms to keep up with all the changes. Yosun holds B.S.

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Supply Chains Rock

MARCH 14, 2012

Cyber security can be breached from unlikely sources. Contributed article by Kaity Nakagoshi, Bisk Education, University of San Francisco. The University alliance, in partnership with the University of San Francisco’s online program, has provided this article. Manufacturing Central. SCM Lowdown.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Let me start with a true confession: I am a manufacturing gal. I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. It is now part of my DNA.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 27, 2020

i] As the virus spread more quickly in Washington State, New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans, the administration quickly realized that the coronavirus would not be “magically going away.” health care system and risks in a supply chain dependent on global sourcing, would buffer the country from unanticipated disruptions.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

we’d watch places like Houston, San Francisco, and New York City — not to mention the entire state of Florida — slowly disappear into the sea.” East notes, “Sustainability analytics requires a lot of data from many different sources. And in the U.S., Understand where your data is coming from.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In markets with high land values, such as New York City, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area, multistory distribution centers are emerging. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. DataTable subpages.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting, we highlight a published analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco quantifying the effects of supply chain disruptions have had on the existing U.S. This analysis concludes that supply driven factors such as manufacturing or logistics disruptions are contributing 2.5

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ShipBob

MARCH 23, 2020

LVMH will use its perfume and cosmetics factories (normally used for Christian Dior, Givenchy, and other luxury brands) to manufacture free hand sanitizer (hydroalcoholic gel) for French health authorities. Many large brands are also using their factories to make hand sanitizer since they already have bottles and ingredients. Parkdale Inc. –

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Source: The Guardian. Source: The Guardian. . First, the government can impose higher taxes on virgin plastic to create incentive for manufacturers to use alternative packaging materials. In August 2019, San Francisco International Airport banned single-use plastic water bottles.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

The retailer started dealing directly with manufacturers in the 1980s, giving suppliers the job of managing inventory in its warehouses, the Arkansas Business article said. Moving the product from warehouses or manufacturing plants to stores and ultimately to customers is the distribution function of the supply chain.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2022

Today, leading companies across varied industry verticals that include retail, consumer and industrial products manufacturing, high-tech and semiconductor, life sciences, automotive, telecom, and oil and gas leverage :o9’s Digital Brain platform for transforming their supply chain, commercial and integrated business planning capabilities. .”

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

which makes Internet-connected exercise bikes, but also for more traditional manufacturers such as the athletic footwear and apparel company Nike Inc.”[3]. Today there is a lot of focus on reshoring manufacturing. As I recall, experts estimate between 6 and 8 supply chains jobs are created for each new manufacturing job.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 6, 2013

Demonstrators are protesting apparel offices (such as Gap’s offices in San Francisco) to demand better working conditions in Bangladesh factories. The garment manufacturers ordered other workers to go in. But how easy is it for companies to turn off the flow of cheap labor? But is that really the right solution?

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Alloy

JANUARY 6, 2021

In this Q&A with Brian Babbitt , Head of Solutions Consulting at Alloy, we discuss options for consumer goods manufacturers evaluating supply chain management solutions. Next thing I knew, I was in San Francisco meeting with the founders and team. A few months later, a recruiter reached out to me.

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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.

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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. But global logistics is still a reactive industry. Impact opportunity on the bottom line.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

For instance, a large apparel brand requested about 20 of their largest textile mills (many in Pakistan, Singapore, China, and other regions) to travel all the way to San Francisco for a “Vendor Summit”. Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data. A recent Hexagon report found that although manufacturers are increasingly data-focused, many are facing challenges with decision-making. Additionally, sustainability and ethical sourcing will become even more critical in the coming years.” The F&B industry added 1.4

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

High profile San Francisco based freight forwarder Flexport announced this week that it will be cutting 20 percent of its total workforce, amounting to upwards of 600 workers. Clark will take the sole CEO role for Flexport on March 1, while founder Peterson will assume the Chairperson role. Freight broker C.H.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. The number of materials in a product and from where these materials are sourced have big impacts on the supply chain costs.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. The number of materials in a product and from where these materials are sourced have big impacts on the supply chain costs.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. Sourcing The number of materials in a product and from where these materials are sourced have big impacts on the supply chain costs.

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Logichain Solutions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A product might be attractive for customers but drive unnecessary supply chain costs because of the impact the product design has on sourcing, packaging, production, warehousing and transportation. Sourcing The number of materials in a product and from where these materials are sourced have big impacts on the supply chain costs.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB. A large consumer products tool manufacturer noted that they were overwhelmed with massive volumes of inventory, that was purchased based on sales projections from major retail customers.

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Supply Chain Cowboy

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Number 4 – Startups, Sourcing, and Sustainability with Mark Dwight of Rickshaw Bagworks – Interview Part 1 of 2. Want an example of what supply chain excellence and lean production really look like at a San Francisco bag company? Check it out here: How Skullcandy Rocked S&OP.

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Alloy

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We welcomed members and guests to our San Francisco office in November to discuss “Implementing a Shared Supply Chain Control Tower.” A control tower that is shared across trading partners, including manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers, can unlock even more value. beyond what any one party can achieve on their own.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Our prior full edition of this column was published on July 14 and featured news related to global battery manufacturer Panasonic and warehouse services start-up Flexe. Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 Expands C-Suite Amid Increased Technology Demand.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

As diamonds, and to a lesser extent, perhaps gold, are resources with origins that can sometimes be controversial, companies like De Beers have seized upon blockchain to provide evidence that their gems come from sources that don’t involve insurgency funding or forced labour. The system has been enjoying success throughout its early phases.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Crowd-Sourced Logistics. Thanks to innovation in the crowd-sourcing and ride-sharing sectors, more companies are starting to see the benefits of using crowdsourced delivery drivers for their shipment needs. In 2019 expect to see more companies using shared warehouses to manufacture, store, and ship their products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

“Around 0600 Pacific Time Tuesday morning, multiple Waymo vehicles in San Francisco encountered very dense fog and determined they should pull over temporarily,” a company spokesperson said. The chain has also purchased most of its paper-based packaging with fiber from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

San Francisco -based Onera provides retail technology that connects inventory across siloed systems and transforms them into a single, real-time source of inventory status. Panasonic to Quadruple Battery Production Capacity. auto makers including Tesla.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Here are some key factors organic food companies need to consider to ensure a sustainable supply chain: Sourcing. Food manufacturing and processing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Here are some key factors organic food companies need to consider to ensure a sustainable supply chain: Sourcing. Food manufacturing and processing.

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Logichain Solutions

JULY 10, 2018

Is it locally sourced or imported? This includes fair sourcing, being a good steward of all resources, minimizing the carbon footprint, and using recyclable / compostable packaging. Wherever possible, food, ingredients, and packaging should be sourced locally. However, it is not always possible to source all ingredients locally.

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