Innovative Supply Chain Center Solution Launched in Illinois
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 22, 2023
The center will cater to the state’s SMMs and OEMs, providing them with the tools and services needed to strengthen their supply chains.
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Optimizing Cold Chain while Reducing Environmental Impact with Nicole Glenn
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.
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The Freight Broker’s Secret Weapon with Nick Schrock
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 8, 2024
Nick has a bachelor’s in business from McKendree University in Illinois. At 13 years old, he was a professionally sponsored roller blader. And by 16, he started a skateboard company. He is a 2nd degree Jiu Jitsu blackbelt and fights professionally still – his Jiu Jitsu street name is “Moose”.
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Building a Company and a Network with Nicole Glenn
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 27, 2023
Today Candor is recognized as a leading certified women-owned business headquartered in Texas – with offices in Illinois and Kansas. About Candor Expedite Candor Expedite is a woman-owned and operated hotshot ground and white-glove service provider with offices in Illinois and Texas.
Why It Matters
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Over the last five years, I have helped two companies, Sonoco Products and Owens Illinois (OI) with their selection of technologies to improve Sales and Operations (S&OP) planning. Owens Illinois provides glass products and Sonoco Products provides flexible packaging. Owens Illinois (OI), a $6.3 Sonoco Products is a $4.5
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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 11, 2024
Medline, with revenues of over $21 billion annually, is headquartered in Northfield Illinois. 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.
Winter Storm Alert: Ice Storms in the Making Across the US
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
A severe ice storm is causing significant disruption from Texas to Virginia, with Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and parts of Missouri and Illinois expected to face this storm system's most substantial impact. CNN reports that an estimated 6.5
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Paris 2021 – EN – Eric Bouret
ivalua
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Eric Bouret holds a Master’s degree from Grenoble Ecole de Management and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University. Eric Bouret CPO. He began his purchasing career in Bouygues in 1998 at GFC Construction (Lyon).
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The Newtrul Story with Ed Stockman
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Ed earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Statistics & Law Enforcement from Western Illinois University. He thrives in nuanced, fast-paced environments and is known for bringing clarity and conciseness to complicated scenarios. Outside of his work, you’ll find Ed spending time with his wife and two children in Dallas, TX. About Newtrul.
Winning in a Down Freight Market with Nick Dangles
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 24, 2023
Nick received his degree in Philosophy from The University of Illinois and received his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Nick ’s operational focus and capacity to find a path forward, no matter the challenge, make his skills indispensable when working on a project, problem, or idea.
What if the United States broke in half? Is Your Company Ready in the Event of a Catastrophe?
The Network Effect
JULY 23, 2018
The New Madrid Fault Zone stretches across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee. The post What if the United States broke in half? Is Your Company Ready in the Event of a Catastrophe? appeared first on The Network Effect.
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Report: Warehouse Truck Pollution is Blanketing Low-Income Illinois Communities
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 25, 2024
In neighborhoods where NO 2 fumes were especially prevalent, the pollutant was responsible for more than 14% of new asthma diagnoses.
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Global Supply Chain News on Korean 3PL CJ Logistics Planning Major Distribution Expansion in the US
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 25, 2023
Major Hubs Planned for Illinois, Indiana, and New Jersey
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Winning the Logistics Talent War with Charlie Saffro
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Charlie graduated from the University of Illinois and has since worked with many small to medium sized businesses, as well as with Fortune 50 companies to help them identify the right talent for their organizational needs. Charlie has over 14 years of direct recruiting experience within the logistics, transportation, and supply chain space.
5 Reasons Ecommerce Companies Fail with Paige Fitzgerald
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 7, 2021
Prior to working at Fulfyld, Paige held various roles in events, marketing, and sales in Chicago, Illinois. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, earning dual degrees in Marketing and Management with a certificate in International Business.
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Key Takeaways from the 3PL Value Creation Summit 2016 hosted by Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
PINC
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
On October 18-20, Armstrong & Associates and Infocast held the fourth annual 3PL Value Creation Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The summit featured dynamic panel discussions from 3PL, investment, and technology industry leaders. Below are some of the key takeaways captured from the discussions.
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In Divisive Times, We’re Still United by the Food Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 3, 2019
“But according to a recent study out of the University of Illinois, even if you have never traveled around the United States, the food you eat (or at least elements of it) certainly has.”[1] ”[1] He reports, “A team from the University of Illinois looked at the 9.5
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The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 6, 2023
Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. Waggoner served as Chairman of the Board from 2015 until 2021.
Watch: The State of Supply-Chain Management Education
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 20, 2020
Nehemiah Scott, professor and director of supply-chain management at the University of Illinois' Gies College of Business, describes how the topic is being taught in online courses during physical school closures and the coronavirus pandemic.
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Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The conference will take place from October 15-17th in Chicago, Illinois. On October 15-17th, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the seventh annual 3PL Value Creation North America Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The panel will focus on the role of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. "On
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Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The conference will take place from October 15-17th in Chicago, Illinois. On October 15-17th, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the seventh annual 3PL Value Creation North America Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The panel will focus on the role of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. "On
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Rivian Cranked Up Production in Second Quarter at Illinois Factory – The Wall Street Journal.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
JULY 7, 2022
Rivian Cranked Up Production in Second Quarter at Illinois Factory. I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob.
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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 28, 2023
These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.
Lora Cecere Asks: Why Do People Question the Value of S&OP?
Logility
JANUARY 15, 2014
To understand the value of S&OP, let’s contrast Keith’s performance to one of his competitors Owens Illinois. Comparison of Owens Illinois Versus Sonoco Products for the Period of 2000-2012. Owens Illinois, Inc. (OI) The two companies’ results on operating margin and inventory turns are shown in figure 1.
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Lora Cecere Asks: Why Do People Question the Value of S&OP?
Logility
JANUARY 15, 2014
To understand the value of S&OP, let’s contrast Keith’s performance to one of his competitors Owens Illinois. Comparison of Owens Illinois Versus Sonoco Products for the Period of 2000-2012. Owens Illinois, Inc. (OI) The two companies’ results on operating margin and inventory turns are shown in figure 1.
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Making FreightTech Sticky with Nick Dangles
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Nick received his degree in Philosophy from The University of Illinois and received his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Nick’s operational focus and capacity to find a path forward, no matter the challenge, make his skills indispensable when working on a project, problem, or idea. About Kinetic.
Rivian’s Q2 Production and Delivery Performance Impresses Wall Street
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 11, 2023
Improved Operational Performance Earlier this month, EV automotive and parcel van start-up producer Rivian Automotive announced that in the latest quarter, the EV maker produced 13,992 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois and delivered 12,640 vehicles during the same period. and Europe.
[INFOGRAPHIC] Alexander Hamilton: A US Manufacturing Visionary
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 6, 2016
The MEP national network, a public/private partnership in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is represented in Illinois by the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC). The Chicago Community Trust (Chicagoland Workforce Funders Alliance), a group of foundations, are working together to address workforce challenges in Illinois.
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Winter Alert: Winter Weather Conditions Developing Across Much of the US
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Numerous carriers across Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee and parts of northern Mexico, including the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas are reporting delays, limited operations and/or closures due to blackouts, snow, and ice.
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Transformation of Automotive Industry Supply Networks- Size, Resources and Supply Network Scale Matters
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 26, 2022
The company whose headquarters are in Silicon Valley, California , currently utilizes a former Mitsubishi Motors automotive assembly production facility in Normal, Illinois , which began production operations in September of this year. Plans call for breaking ground this summer, with production targeted to start in 2024. .
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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 6, 2023
These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.
Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth
SCMDOJO
JULY 7, 2023
With its manufacturing operations situated in Normal, Illinois, Rivian’s presence has had a profound impact on the local economy. The success and financial stability of Rivian hinge on reaching production capacity at its manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois.
Rivian’s Missed 2022 Production Performance and Executive Turnover
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 18, 2023
The company whose headquarters are in Irvine, California, utilizes a former Mitsubishi Motors automotive assembly production facility in Normal, Illinois , geared to produce upwards of 150,000 vehicles annually. In December 2021, the company announced plans to invest in a second U.S.
Ooh, Scary Stuff, Kids. Tales from the Supply Chain Crypt.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 31, 2016
The reason: Illinois produces about 90% of sugar pumpkins each year. But when Mother Nature (in the form of heavy rains) hit Illinois hard, half of the crop was wiped out. Predictions warned that only those who got to the store weeks before Thanksgiving would find canned pumpkin. A pie-making crisis was inevitable.
Parade will speak at the 3PL Value Creation NA Summit 2019
Parade
OCTOBER 14, 2019
On October 15-17th, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the seventh annual 3PL Value Creation North America Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The panel will focus on the role of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. "On
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Rivian Automotive Learns Another Important Supply Chain Focused Lesson
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 29, 2023
Last week our news feed included an exclusive published report from The Wall Street Journal , Rivian Moves More Engineers Near Illinois EV Factory to Speed Up Output (Paid subscription required). The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on an emerging supply chain management focused lesson occurring at Rivian Automotive.
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ERP’s Response to Advances in Additive Manufacturing
QAD
JANUARY 27, 2022
Army opened The Center of Excellence for Advanced and Additive Manufacturing at the Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) in Illinois. Examples of some intriguing additive manufacturing installations include: In 2019, the U.S.
50 Online Resources for Aspiring Supply Chain Scholars
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Develop your leadership skill with help from University of Illinois Test this course by University of Illinois and get college credits towards iMBA program (traditional admission requirements applied). Resource: Leadership Course from University of Illinois 49. Want to go to top SCM program?
Food Supply Chain Workers Play Heroic Role During Covid-19 Outbreak
Enterra Insights
MARCH 24, 2020
“But according to a study out of the University of Illinois, even if you have never traveled around the United States, the food you eat (or at least elements of it) certainly has.”[4] ”[4] He reports, “A team from the University of Illinois looked at the 9.5
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Making Better Decisions with Decision Science
Enterra Insights
MAY 23, 2023
Jacobson , a Founder Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), “We live in a data-centric world, with artificial intelligence (AI) as the engine that increasingly drives decision-making.”[1] According to Sheldon H. ’ Yet, data of itself is insufficient to make better decisions.”
Supply chain experts span Barcoding Inc.'s Executive Forum Encore event speaker line-up
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
16 at Hamburger University at McDonald's Campus in Oak Brook, Illinois. Barcoding, Inc. has announced the speaker line-up for its Executive Forum Encore event. Scheduled for Thursday, Nov.
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40 The 7 Best Events For Freight Shipping in 2015
GlobalTranz
MARCH 26, 2015
Fleet Safety Conference Shaumberg, Illinois; July 13-15. 8th Annual Integer Emissions Summit & DEF Forum Chicago, Illinois; October 27-29. With over 600 attendees, it brings together the leading thinkers and practitioners in logistics and supply chain to network, learn, debate challenges, discuss trends and share ideas.
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Digital Transformations Are Not Just for the Big Guys
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 25, 2022
The Lake Forest, Illinois-headquartered company serves direct-to-consumer (DTC) customers, individuals choosing to rent furniture out of their own pocket. Brook Reimagines Furniture Rental. Brook Furniture Rental leases furniture, décor, and housewares in major metropolitan areas nationwide.
The CRM-Powered TMS with Michael Horvath
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 18, 2024
Michael is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. He built his path to entrepreneurship through successful tenures at several high-tech companies including NCR, Quintus Corporation, AVAYA and Cortera.
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