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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Retrieved from Everport Terminal Services on June 06, 2023
Port of Oakland shuts down after longshore worker dies
After the incident, several terminals alerted trucking companies they would be closed for the day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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Coupa lays off workers as it resets strategy
The procurement software vendor will also close underutilized offices.
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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.