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Trane Technologies’ Digital Simulation Journey

DELMIA Quintiq

Trane Technologies is addressing climate change by improving the way the world heats and cools indoor environments, as well as how refrigerated cargo is transported. “ Our strategy will support us to be at the forefront of the Industry.” and sustainability strategies. [1]

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7 Supply Chain Cost Saving Ideas from SpaceX

Supply Chain Opz

This method was extended within the industry and later it''s called "Value Engineering" or sometime called "VA/VE". After that, the Japanese auto industry adapted this concept to its situation and they called it"Target Costing". - What would that cost? It may seem to be too simple but this concept spread like the wildfire.

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Lessons to Glean From the West Coast Port Dispute

MIT Supply Chain

It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. And no industry has ever been able to win the struggle against technological development and corporate flexibility.

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The Amazonification of Logistics

Techgistics

Amazon has had such a major impact on eCommerce, that I thought it would make sense to look back on some of their innovations that are directly or indirectly impacting logistics: Super Saver Shipping Super Saver Shipping was introduced in 2002 offering free shipping for orders over $25.

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Ocean Ports Lead the Way in Logistics Technology Advancements

Material Handling & Logistics

The growth of cargo moving through America’s ocean ports has increased significantly over the last two decades. million during the period 2002 through 2017. Cargo carried by ships must be loaded and unloaded quickly with minimal dwell time in the port. Today, no other mode of transportation can carry the tonnage between the U.S.

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Creativity and the Modern Enterprise, Part 2

Enterra Insights

As I recall, Buckley recommended that the company expand into the maritime transportation industry. Instead of firing Buckley, the company praised him for his initiative and eventually promoted him to vice president of cargo and charters. His recommendation was followed and the company lost millions of dollars. Footnotes. [1]

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Tailwind launches new web-based application for small to mid-sized trucking companies and freight brokers

Tailwind

With a starting price of $69 a month and the first 30-days free, Tailwind’s all-in-one Trucking & Freight Broker Software is built to help small to medium sized trucking companies and freight brokerages compete more effectively in a rapidly growing, yet increasingly competitive and regulated industry. can be managed.