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Manufacturing and the Titanium Economy

Enterra Insights

We all know the storyline that insists advanced economies have moved on from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age and have become service-focused rather than a manufacturing-focused. ” Santhanam is one of a trio of co-authors who have labeled this manufacturing resurgence the “Titanium Economy.” ”[4].

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43

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The Impact of B2B E-Commerce on Manufacturers and Distributors.

GlobalTranz

percent from 2010 to 2011, and predictions estimate that business-to-business (B2B) sales resulting from e-commerce will make up the majority of sales by 2020, reports Four51. Ultimately, B2B entities are experiencing dramatic impacts on distribution and manufacturing for several key reasons. E-commerce grew 10.2

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Reimagine Supply Chain of the Future – agile, resilient, and balanced – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Most of the current repetitive processes like (forecasting, reports, purchase orders & Invoicing) will be automated using various technologies. As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. Case Study Resilience: CISCO.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. The real-time freight visibility space has been heating up in recent years, with MacroPoint leading the way, along with FourKites and 10-4 Systems.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster.

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Our 2017 Top 10 List! – Part 2

Supply Chain Game Changer

Indirect Procurement – It’s Time to Rise and Shine! Yet Indirect Procurement often takes a back seat to Direct Procurement. Indirect Procurement however is critically important to the day to day and long term success of a company. Indirect Procurement – It’s Time to Rise and Shine! . .