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  Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

  This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.

  Updated June 1, 2023

  Rail

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  Sponsored by Protolabs

  Manufacturing speed, agility can help solve supply disruptions

  There’s a growing need for companies to find fast and nimble suppliers that can successfully navigate supply chain challenges.

  Manufacturing

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  GM invests over $1B to boost EV battery production

  The automaker and its joint venture partner POSCO Future M want to increase the production of cathode active material.

  Operations Management

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  How Nike, McCormick and others are taking on supply chain emissions

  Collaborating with suppliers to reduce Scope 3 footprints was a common theme at the Economist Impact's Sustainability Week U.S. conference.

  Risk and Resilience

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  Union Pacific, BNSF launch new intermodal services at Port Houston

  The rail carriers say added capacity will get consumer goods to market faster, and offer more routing opportunities from one of the nation’s fastest growing ports.

  Rail

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  CH Robinson selects Ford executive as its new CEO

  Dave Bozeman is expected to take over leadership at the brokerage June 26.

  Trucking

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  Pharmaceutical supply chains raise data concerns as traceability law nears final step

  Companies have had ten years to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, but some fear the industry is not ready for the Nov. 27 deadline.

  Risk and Resilience

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  Hormel makes progress on trimming bloated inventory

  The company pulled back on manufacturing in areas where supply outpaced demand and worked to improve its supply planning processes.

  Manufacturing

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  Port of Oakland shuts down after longshore worker dies

  After the incident, several terminals alerted trucking companies they would be closed for the day.

  Maritime

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  Panama Canal on alert as low water levels could affect transit

  The canal authority said economic impact was unavoidable. In response, some ocean carriers have announced surcharges.

  Maritime

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  PepsiCo to close Indiana distribution center later this year

  The roughly 100 jobs at the closing facility will be transferred to other locations, the beverage and snacking giant said.

  Operations Management

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  ONE joins GBSN after trial of blockchain platform

  Other members of the Global Shipping Business Network include COSCO shipping, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.

  Maritime

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  Drugmakers hit with higher production costs

  While supply chain challenges have eased, inflation and higher material prices are disrupting market flows.

  Operations Management

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  West Coast port labor talks

  2 terminals at Port of Long Beach close truck gates

  As one gate closure extends until Tuesday, and another pops up in Los Angeles, industry observers warned the sudden closures could lead to congestion and other fallout.

  Updated June 5, 2023

  Trucking

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  Big Lots shutters forward distribution centers to curb costs, excess capacity

  The retailer also plans to sell and lease back properties, including a facility in Apple Valley, California in a bid to rightsize its network.

  Operations Management

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  Veho launches service in 11 northeast markets

  The next-day delivery provider's expansion makes it a more attractive option for shippers wanting to reach customers throughout the East Coast, its chief revenue officer said.

  Last-Mile Delivery

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  West Coast port labor talks

  Labor disruptions throughout West Coast ports sow uncertainty

  Five ports in California and Washington experienced issues Friday as terminal jobs went unfilled. Stakeholders warn ripple effects could be felt in the coming days.

  Maritime

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  West Coast port labor talks

  A labor flareup is affecting operations at several West Coast ports

  The ports of Los Angeles, Oakland and potentially others are experiencing disruption due to the shortfall. This is a developing story.

  Maritime

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  How Allina Health is rethinking supply chain spend

  The hospital operator is deploying supply chain staff to the front lines, using group purchasing for diversity, and building data transparency.

  Procurement

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  Chocolate maker to streamline warehousing, transportation in cost savings push

  Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's planned measures include exiting now-unnecessary storage facilities and outsourcing its last mile fulfillment needs.

  Operations Management

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  Ikea stores owner Ingka acquires supply chain software firm

  The largest owner of Ikea stores purchased Made4Net as the company seeks to modernize its omnichannel operations. 

  Technology

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  Column

  5 ways to drive sustainability in procurement

  The majority of a company’s emissions stems from their suppliers. Here’s how to work with them toward a greener future.

  Procurement

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  Walmart opts for paper mailers to cut down e-commerce packaging waste

  The retail giant is also adding technology in about half of its fulfillment network to reduce the need for filler by 60%.

  Operations Management

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  Big Lots pursues creative sourcing to lessen product shortages

  The retailer expects to fully overcome the shuttering of its largest supplier by the end of Q2.

  Operations Management

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  Coupa lays off workers as it resets strategy

  The procurement software vendor will also close underutilized offices.

  Technology

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  Manufacturing needs demand boost to avoid layoffs, economists warn

  May's PMI showed supply chain factors improving in the industry, sparking hopes of a late-year rebound.

  Manufacturing

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