GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Engineering isn’t disconnected from manufacturing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

Today, Candor is recognized as a leading certified women-owned business headquartered in Texas – with offices in Illinois and Kansas. Nicole navigated through a series of pivotal operational roles within major transportation brokerage companies, immersing herself in the intricate nuances of freight logistics—the essence of moving cargo. . —

Waste Reduction 214

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. Most manufacturers have ranked increased transparency and collaboration as one of the key aspects permanently and positively impacted because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 285

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

LTI has strong density and capabilities in the Midwest and select markets in Georgia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Texas, and Colorado. Obsessed with efficiency and delivering on promises, LTI Trucking’s niche strengths are leveraged by many Fortune 500 food manufacturers and retail corporations.

St. Louis 217

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

Growe has evolved into a diverse network that connects numerous 3PLs, brands, manufacturers, and vendors in every market across the country. Summitt grew up working on a family farm/vineyard in West Texas and went on to play division I football at Texas Tech University.

Warehousing 192

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Prior to serving at e2open, he spent three years at i2 Technologies in Product Management, where he helped companies in the manufacturing, transportation and retail sectors optimize key business processes for maximum profitability. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has offices around the world.

Supply Chain Planning Software 188

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, the world’s hub for oil and gas. Ratzenberger has become Hollywood’s most outspoken advocate for manufacturing, skilled labor and the companies that are the foundation of our great country. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The three-day event will take place Tuesday, Sept.

America 186

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2024

Unique Partnership Delivers an End-to-End Network Optimization Solution to Seamlessly Integrate Supply Chain Design, Manufacturing Footprint and Probabilistic Planning and Execution for Leading Building Materials Manufacturer. Two of Cornerstone Building Brands’ business units — Aperture Solutions – U.S., Book a meeting.

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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. Whether they’re retailers, manufacturers, or third-party logistics providers, companies must adopt and master these five technologies in order to: Identify and manage disruptions. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

Optimal Sourcing 253

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2021

For example, a vaccine manufacturer increased their order size by a factor of four in one weekend; a video call company wanted to receive ten times as much product as they initially forecast with just a month’s lead-time. Pure Storage’s manufacturing is done at three contract manufacturing sites, two in Texas and one in the Czech Republic.

Supply Chain Design Software 219

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 26, 2012

To minimize costs, supply chain teams of manufacturing leaders have designed the value network to absorb this volatility. The tendency is to build a supply chain for the lowest manufacturing cost-per-case which they believe is the lowest ROA. By focusing so strongly on manufacturing, they have thrown the supply chain out of balance.

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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.

Forecasting 182

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

The indexes will feature in future Empire State Manufacturing and Business Leaders surveys, the bank said. Manufactured in Hexagon Purus’ new facility in Dallas, Texas, the Tern RC8 is scheduled for serial production in late 2024. to international supply availability,” the New York Fed said. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

Manufacturers, retailers, and third-party logistics providers can all benefit from digitized logistics. Terence holds an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin and an Electrical Engineering degree from MIT. With nearly $21.3 billion in revenues, Bayer Crop Science distributes agricultural products to customers around the world.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 279

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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.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 270

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

For example, we can have “Texas Small Volume” customers and “Florida Peak Season” customers, or “East Coast High Margin” customers and “Carolinas High Priority” customers. How easy is it to open and close distribution centers or move products across manufacturing facilities? Can every customer get products from every warehouse?

Supply Chain Design Software 201

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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.

Texas 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Port of Shenzhen –a central manufacturing and export hub including the Yantian terminal that handles 25% of all U.S.-bound Still, the manufacturing plants and distribution centers are closed. Taiwan manufacturers 60% of global semiconductors. Semiconductor manufacturing consumes 10% of the island’s water supply.

Modeling 284

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 30, 2014

When measuring order fill rates, many manufacturer and distributors often fudge the numbers to make them look better than they really are. When an item is out of stock in their Massachusetts warehouse, they’ll overnight it from their Texas warehouse just to make sure they fill the order.

Forecasting 190

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Logility

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Good for someone that wants to buy Halloween candy for 75% off the day after Halloween, but not so great for the candy manufacturer or retailer. Running out of Reese’s Cups in Texas where 245,135 pounds are projected to be consumed would lead to some mighty unhappy Texan’s (Don’t Mess with Texas!).

Supply Chain Planning Software 153

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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. By further increasing its production capacity in the U.S.,

South Carolina 135

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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. Manufacturers need to extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. Most manufacturers have ranked increased transparency and collaboration as one the key aspects impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Supply Chain Network Software 243

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2022

Prior to co-founding SourceDay, Tom managed a manufacturing team at Dell. Tom and his co-founder Clint McRee started SourceDay in 2015 to transform how manufacturers, distributors, and retailers collaborate with their suppliers in order to solve supply chain challenges they both faced early in their careers. About SourceDay.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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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%

South Africa 136

South Africa Africa Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Procurement 136

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.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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QAD

MARCH 7, 2023

The lithium supply chain bottleneck is in refining, something Tesla is planning to help solve with the commissioning later this year of their 50 GWh per year lithium hydroxide refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas. The expected size of the overall manufacturing facility should shrink by 40%. How Can Tesla Do This?

Price Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

And it follows the company’s announcement in April 2022 that it would bump up annual salaries for truck drivers to up to $110,000 and launch the 12-week development program for supply-chain associates in Dallas, Texas, and Dover, Delaware, to earn their commercial drivers licenses.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

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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.

Supply Chain Disruption 98

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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.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2023

About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. About River Logic Technology from Texas-based River Logic creates the confidence leaders need to solve complex planning problems across the enterprise.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This new behavior means that manufacturers and retailers need to anticipate consumer needs across channels with more accuracy than ever. To compete with Amazon, most retailers and manufacturers have had to dramatically shorten their own delivery windows. Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 206

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This is something Baylor Scott & White – the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas – understood well. Baylor developed relationships directly with manufacturers in an effort to standardize across its 48-hospital system.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

The truck is manufactured by Capacity in Longview, Texas and has a range of expected benefits including an operating time of up to 10 hours on a single refuel, faster refuel time and less dependence on the electric charging grid. Yard Trucks: In just a few months, we’ll be the first company in the U.S.

Waste Reduction 239

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E2open

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

AUSTIN, Texas, November 27, 2018 – E2open today announced the completion of the acquisition of INTTRA following regulatory approval. More efficient ocean shipping with the integration of procurement, manufacturing and distribution. One that brings together data from customers, channels, suppliers, contract manufacturers and partners.

Supply Chain Network Software 107

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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.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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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?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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