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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. 1] Although the Digital Twin terminology has evolved since its inception in 2002 by Dr. M. and sustainability strategies. [1]

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7 Supply Chain Cost Saving Ideas from SpaceX

Supply Chain Opz

In June 2002, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation or SpaceX was established with the goal to make the space launch service way cheaper. And on 25 May 2012, they made a very remarkable achievement by being the first privately-fund company who could send cargo from the earth to the International Space Station.

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Why the West Coast Ports Labor Dispute Matters to Retailers

The Network Effect

Director, Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. Shippers still bear the scars from the disastrous 2002 work stoppage and have countermeasures in-place to avoid major disruption. According to the National Retail Federation, cargo volume into the West Coast was up 6.6% By Chris Ferrell.

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Canadian Ports: A Fast Lane for Asia-U.S. Imports?

Talking Logistics

West Coast ports continue , causing importers like Lululemon Athletica to delay store shipments by up to 10 days, other shippers are heading to Canada’s West Coast ports, such as Prince Rupert where cargo traffic headed for the U.S. has increased 11 percent so far this year. ports have also spurred some shippers to look north. .

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Viral Reaction: Zika and the Supply Chain

Elementum

The global supply chain is more connected than ever, demanding the movement of commodities be faster, more efficient and farther-reaching. Cargo shipments from Ebola-stricken countries going to Brazil had to wait 21 days, which serves as incubation period, before they could dock. SARS And Its Contagion Effect.

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Can You Trust the Information Your Supply Chain System Tells You?

NC State SCRC

Can people really trust information produced from a system under high stress, high risk, supply chain disruption situations? For example, a Russian passenger jet and cargo plane in 2002 crashed in a mid-air collision. For example, a Russian passenger jet and cargo plane in 2002 crashed in a mid-air collision.

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What’s Your Plan if There’s a West Coast Port Strike?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Supply chains can face disruption from man-made events, as well as natural disasters. Or, will we see a repeat of 2002, when a 10-day lockout left dozens of ships lined up outside the West Coast docks, unable to unload? Global Transportation Supply Chain Global Shipping ILWU PMA Port Strike Supply Chains'