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Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Alternatively, you may want to relocate – totally or in part – where your product is manufactured. This practice is illegal. Free trade agreements (FTAs).

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The 5 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

For manufacturers, virtual reality represents a major breakthrough in how products are created. Let’s take an in-depth look into the world of virtual reality, what’s holding it back, and why manufacturers are looking to virtual reality in manufacturing. What Are the Hindrances to Use of Virtual Reality in Manufacturing?

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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. ZF offers product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain.

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31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats

GlobalTranz

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Transportation and freight costs are reduced.

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Adexa and vTradEx form the extended supply chain

Adexa

The joint solution addresses supply chain business processes from network optimization to supply chain planning, factory scheduling, warehouse management, and transportation management, including last mile delivery. It serves logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, CPG, e-commerce as well as pharmaceutical.

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Supply Chain KPIs You’ll Want Every Morning

Logility

Management must be cognizant of issues of procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution that impact satisfaction and loyalty. Warehousing and transportation costs. Queue times, rejection rates, and transport metrics such as cross-dock rates are key. Failed SCM implementation causes shipping errors. Bankruptcy.

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Seven Mistakes You Wish Your CFO Had Not Made You Make

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, only 4% of companies are the first to buy new technology—a 40% decline from post Y2K in 2001. Manufacturing equipment lead times were 19 months. Instead, most companies manage based on functional metrics—lowest manufacturing, procurement, or transportation costs. Less Collaborative. A Zealous Focus on Cost.