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Supply Chain Briefing

There is More to Chicago than Good Pizza. Logistics Anyone?

Chicago logistics is all about connectivity.  Connecting the east with the west, Chicago is a natural hub.  5 international airports, 7 Class I railroads carrying 50% of the nation's freight (think of the enormity of that figure!), 3rd largest intermodal port in the world, 3rd largest interstate highway system in America, and more. 
2024-02-16T22:11:56-08:00June 12, 2018|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Imports & Exports: Which Companies Dominate? Related Impacts?

How significant is freight to your bottom line?  For example, when I was a VP of Operations for an absorbent healthcare products manufacturer (adult diapers, hospital underpads), freight was a BIG concern. 
2024-02-16T22:15:48-08:00May 25, 2018|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: , , , |
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E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights

Where would you prefer to locate your operation?  Most likely as close to customers and your supply base as possible.  In this case, it means rates are going through the roof - if you can even get them. 
2023-12-22T22:15:10-08:00May 18, 2018|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: , , , , |
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APICS-IE Symposium & Key Take-Aways on GROWTH

Keep innovation and future disruptors top of mind. 
2023-12-22T22:33:36-08:00May 9, 2018|Categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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3D Printed Houses – Fast, Inexpensive and Fights Homelessness

Although we should consider potential impacts of 3D printing in our industry, the more important consideration is to let our minds think about the future.  What technological innovations are likely to impact your industry?
2024-02-16T22:24:48-08:00April 25, 2018|Categories: ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: , , , |
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Amazon Prime Members Hit 100 Million

Have you put thought into what has become commonplace - subscription services like Prime? 
2024-02-16T22:25:32-08:00April 19, 2018|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: , , , , |
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The Highest Number of Factory Jobs Since 2008!

Are your suppliers ready to grow with you?  Will they run into quality issues?  Cash issues?  Supply issues?  Or will they enable you to be ahead of the curve? 
2023-12-26T16:51:12-08:00April 11, 2018|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: , , , , |
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Transportation Capacity Tight & Rates on the Rise

Do you have backup transportation built into your model?  Are you considering additional transportation partners such as third-party logistics providers (3PL) and brokers?  Perhaps they shouldn't be considered a last resort.  
2024-02-20T22:09:21-08:00March 23, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: , , , |
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Amazon Fears Driving Supplier Price Concessions at Costco

Amazon continues to wreak havoc on supply chains worldwide. No matter your industry, are you considering innovations, automation and technology to reduce costs to remain competitive? 
2024-02-20T22:12:33-08:00March 15, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: , |
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Manufacturing Expands at the Fastest Rate in 14 Years

According to ISM (Institute of Supply Management), manufacturing expanded more than it has in 14 years in February - it is on fire! 
2024-01-31T16:39:06-08:00March 5, 2018|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: , , , |
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