Snow in Atlanta? It’s true, it happens. We’re not the only place that shuts down at the sight of snow. It’s not without cause though, if you remember Snowmageddon 2014. We have our own tales about how we were trapped. I happened to be in D.C. at the White House when my son was caught in a car on a major highway here for 13 hours. We’re better now, here in Atlanta.
- As fire continues to hit California, logistics suffer, as you might imagine. Not unlike the hurricanes this summer, planning and being nimble helps companies work through unforeseen issues. Supply Chain Dive reported last week about the continued issues surrounding the area, that sadly are still going on a week later. To get very small fraction of an idea of what it is like there, look at these CNN videos taken of the area. Look at what this company accounted in November – ClimaCell raised $15 million to provide weather sensitive industries with a way better forecast for business.
- See this interview about the future of delivery and how not only should companies depend on their own data (of course) but also do it in collaboration with customers. See William B. Cassidy’s interview at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference last month about how companies should continually seek different ways to analyze and make decisions (include the customer, of course) and as always there’s talk about Peak Season.
- Self help for us isn’t what everyone else thinks it is. We’ve recently What is out there in books in self education? We have a few searches for you about books out there in supply chain management, logistics and warehousing.
Stay warm and hope you’re having a great holiday seasons (so far).
As of September 8, 2020, Crimson & Co (formerly The Progress Group/TPG) has rebranded as Argon & Co following the successful merger with Argon Consulting in April 2018.
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