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Supply Chain Ask an Expert – Part 3 with Dr. Erick Jones

All Things Supply Chain

As part of the Supply Chain Tech Show in Chicago I had the opportunity to sit down for a brief interview with Professor Erick C. Jones of the University of Texas, Arlington.

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Amazon One: Amazon Takes to the Air

The Network Effect

Amazon unveiled its first branded cargo plane today, and will showcase its fleet of 20 branded 767-300 planes in Seattle WA on Friday. Meet Amazon One “Creating an air transportation network is expanding our capacity to ensure great delivery speeds for our Prime members for years to come,” said Dave Clark, Amazon’s senior vice president […]. The post Amazon One: Amazon Takes to the Air appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Dock Doors: Critical Valve in the Supply Chain

The Network Effect

Tales from the Trail: The Rough Road Through the Dock Doors Last week a friend who’s the manager of a large store in a national retail chain and I went for an evening trail run. I was looking forward to it as I had just read DAT’s survey of truckers and their complaints, and wanted […]. The post Dock Doors: Critical Valve in the Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Meet Graham – The Road Warrior from Down Under

The Network Effect

In 2015 38,300 people were killed on U.S. roads, and 4.4 million were seriously injured, meaning 2015 likely was the deadliest driving year since 2008. (NPR) The biggest rises in traffic deaths were in: Oregon +27% Georgia +22% Florida +18% Some states saw a decline in traffic deaths: New Mexico -20% Kansas -7% New Jersey […]. The post Meet Graham – The Road Warrior from Down Under appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Yahoo Yard Sale: What is Verizon’s Play?

The Network Effect

Verizon has acquired Yahoo. This acquisition cost Verizon $4.8 billion. This price includes Yahoo’s core business. Yahoo shareholders still have an estimated $31 billion in investments in Alibaba. In addition, there are also investments in Yahoo Japan and a small portfolio of patents remaining. Yahoo Advances Verizon’s Strategy As I stated on June, 9 2016, […].