3rdwave

MARCH 20, 2020

Without inbound international transportation, product level visibility organizations are flying blind – or, they are at a minimum, severely visually impaired. From SARS, MERS, and Ebola, to the Japanese tsunami in 2011 and the financial crisis of 2008, supply chains have been challenged. carriers ability to transport goods, .

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Cost reductions sometimes go hand-in-hand with GHG reductions, but some measures could increase transport costs. Corporate Responsibility.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. billion (U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2014

For most 3PLs, their customers — across a variety of industries — are growing their presence in Mexico, either manufacturing there or growing their supplier base there, so 3PLs need to align their services and capabilities accordingly to the changing supply chain networks of their customers.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Foodservice; Mathew Menner, senior vice president, Transplace; and William Pollard, vice president, customer service and transportation, Del Monte Foods, Inc. In addition to Brasca, the panel, entitled “Outsourced versus Insourced – Debated by Case Studies,” features Todd Jackson, president, Alliant Logistics, a division of the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 23, 2017

Top 3 Logistics Challenges for Automotive Manufacturers in China | Transportfolio. That’s not to say there aren’t challenges you’ll need to overcome as an automotive manufacturer in China —especially when it comes to logistics. 2] Pilar Dieter, “‘Go West’ into China…carefully,” DC Velocity, April 13, 2011.

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AFFLINK

JUNE 22, 2016

Self-driving cars have been on many manufacturers’ minds since Google announced that it had mastered the technology in 2011. Line Haul Transportation: Technologies could include a convoy of autonomous vehicles led by one human driver. There are three major ways self-driving cars could change your business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Today was the worst day in the S&P since August 2011. As companies outsourced—greater dependency on third parties for manufacturing and transportation—and asset utilization grew from 10% to 35% ROIC the management of the supply chain became more complex. Time to Sense Market Shifts in the 2007 Recession.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can be caused by factors such as natural disasters, political unrest, trade disputes, or disruptions in transportation networks. For instance, during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota’s robust supply chain resilience allowed it to quickly recover and restore operations.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

Now consumers can compare products from multiple manufacturers and/or retailers in order to find best product at the best price – all from the comfort of their own home – and then have it delivered within days or even hours. The question is: how will this impact retailers and manufacturers? Transforming the Retail Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

percent in 2012 compared to 2011 (including contribution from acquisitions). percent from 2011. percent from Q4 2011; “net revenue grew at a lower rate than gross revenue, primarily due to slower growth in warehousing volumes at current accounts, and tighter margins on new business.” percent in Q4 2011. million, up 18.2

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SupplyPike

MAY 21, 2020

In the latter part of 2011, apparel retailer JC Penney rolled out a daily low-price model. When manufacturers keep changing the prices to discount amounts, they influence customer demand. Weather and transportation problems are beyond the supplier’s control, but these may hinder the delivery of goods. Keeping Prices Stable.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also indicated last week that regulators “ won’t be rushed ” into clearing the 737 MAX 9 model to fly again. Inside Boeing’s Manufacturing Mess ( Paid subscription ), was far reaching in the implications of the latest incident.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Manhattan Transportation Management Enhancements Enable the Acquisition and Supervision of Additional Shipment Capacity. As I wrote following the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March 2011, the reality is that there is relatively little companies can do right now to minimize the impact of these disruptions.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

To look at what risks will affect the supply chain in 2018, Rob Savitsky of AIR Worldwide ( a member of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Exchange program), wrote a blog for MIT discussing three broad categories of supply chain risk. Natural Catastrophes.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Today’s truck capacity shortage can be linked to several market forces, some that the transportation industry has dealt with for years and others that are new and unfolding. economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. What are the real causes?

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2014

The heydays of 2009 to 2011 may be over but Turkey is still a very attractive market for European manufacturers. Reports 3PL distribution DSV Solutions economy Istanbul Loder logistics logistics service providers Outsourcing supply chain transport Turkey' Please fill in the following fields to activate the download button.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2016

In this blog, Andy discusses the health of the manufacturing industry, manufacturing technology orders, and setting benchmarks for company performance. The State of the Health of The US Manufacturing Sector & Manufacturing Technology Orders. USMTO is managed by AMT, The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 30, 2022

As supply chains continue to garner negative headlines — thanks to snarled transportation systems, closed factories, and product shortages — supply chain professionals are facing a future in which severe weather will continue to give them headaches. The previous record for billion-dollar events in a year was 16, in 2017 and 2011.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Today, there are no authoritative identifiers to track and trace for containers, warehouse locations, trucks or manufacturing plants. Cecere asserts gaps exist in supplier visibility, manufacturing visibility, logistics visibility, and enterprise visibility. Your wallet has a social security or a passport number. Close this gap.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Alexa.please tell Baxter the Robot to machine this part." - This may be coming to a manufacturing floor or supply chain soon! How Will Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Impact Designers and Manufacturers? Think about the typical design and manufacturing process. What Is Artificial Intelligence?

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Kinaxis

APRIL 15, 2016

Sure, 3D printers might be able to print space habitats on Mars, but they can’t print everything and there will always be a need to transport an item(s) from one destination to another. billion tons (primary shipment only) moved by truck representing 67% of the total tonnage moved in 2011.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March, and the overall economy grew for the 107th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. Fiore, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: .

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Elementum

MAY 6, 2016

How will China's new regulations on pharmaceutical wholesalers affect manufacturer costs and drug prices? We examine how these new regulations will affect wholesalers and pharmaceutical manufacturers. From the manufacturer’s perspective, these changes could be an advantage. Growing Competition. Will Drug Prices Change?

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Recyclable raw materials, manufacturing processes limiting the consumption of water and electricity, eco-responsible packaging and less energy-consuming transport solutions are all growth drivers and also help reduce production cost and wastage. Agile Supply Chain.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Because Supply Chain is intimately tied up with both technological progress (both in terms of software and hard goods / transportation technology), as well as increasing globalization, it’s a fast-evolving field. The impact of this technology on the logistics field (letting aside the wider world of transportation) might be huge.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 5, 2020

Upheavals in one country can heavily impact manufacturers worldwide, too. For example, the 2011 T?hoku Manufacturers realized that they had no backup plans for the production of components critical to their operations. However, major disruptions are not just sparked by global crises. It is not just about having an overview.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting. The adoption of Terra’s products were brisk until 2011, but during 2012-2014 sales softened, resulting in employee layoffs and downsizing. In the last decade E2open did not integrate acquisitions well.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

At the center of Atlas’ product line is Atlas Exchange, a secure document exchange providing a “connect-once, access-all” network, securely linking retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and logistics service providers. I wrote those words in December 2010 , one of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2011.

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2013

In 2011, massive flooding in the country disrupted operations at hard drive and automobile manufacturing facilities and left many of the world’s largest businesses reeling as they sought alternative supplies and transportation routes. How Supply Chain Software Helps Businesses Prepare in Advance.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. Retailers can no longer have their heads in the sand, but neither can consumer products manufacturers. Note that apparel manufacturing is growing and apparel retail is declining. Manufacturers that want to have eCommerce capabilities are scrambling to catch-up.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 19, 2023

One notable external challenge is the impact of labor shortages on transportation and logistics, which are vital components of material handling operations. In fact, unplanned downtime costs manufacturers a staggering $50 billion annually. The material handling industry is the backbone of globalized supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Nulogy & GENCO Announce Production Command Center for Manufacturing & Packaging Suppliers. According to a Wall Street Journal article (“Decoding Our Chatter,” Robert Lee Hotz, October 1, 2011), “When Virginia’s magnitude 5.8 Twitter and IBM Form Global Partnership to Transform Enterprise Decisions.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. In 2011 Japan’s earthquake and tsunami amidst the loss of lives brought many worldwide production plants in Japan to a standstill. Source: EBN.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Research by McKinsey in 2011 revealed that only 20 percent of companies link their business strategy to clear decisions about their product portfolio and allocation of the necessary resources. The company intends to plan the production of its denim jeans based on insight into current capacity at contract manufacturers in Italy and Turkey.

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Elementum

JUNE 3, 2015

As far as the natural gas issue goes, manufacturers of natural gas have options to change their process and produce less methane. Remember Patagonia’s eco-friendly advertisement from 2011? “Going green” is more than a buzzword: it’s a necessary step to garner consumer trust and a supply chain that can survive well into the future.

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