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Top Freight Blogs of 2016… So Far

GlobalTranz

Today marks the official halfway point of 2016 and that means it's time for our "Top Posts for the first half of the year" annual event. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Current State of the Capacity Crunch.

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2016: Building a Balanced Scorecard for Discrete Industries

Supply Chain Shaman

2016 is around the corner. For the discrete industries we contrast the industry averages for growth, operating margins, inventory turns, cash-to-cash cycle, revenue per employee, and SG&A ratio for the periods of 2006-2014 and 2011-2014. For the supply chain leader it is time to reflect and build budget targets.

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2016: Building a Balanced Scorecard for Discrete Industries

Supply Chain Shaman

2016 is around the corner. For the discrete industries, we contrast the industry averages for growth, operating margins, inventory turns, cash-to-cash cycle, revenue per employee and SG&A ratio for the periods of 2006-2014 and 2011-2014. For the supply chain leader, it is time to reflect and build budget targets.

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Where Do We Go From Here? Taking a Look at the 2016 State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

For the first time in more than 10 years, the Federal Reserve took the initiative to slightly increase interest rates, but the hopes for a robust start to 2016 were quickly dashed. percent annually between 2010 and 2014. trillion in 2014. The following graph from the 2016 SOL reveals how logistics as a percentage of U.S.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. The Role of Robotics in the list of manufacturing trends in 2016 cannot be understated or ignored. percent annual growth.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

What will happen in 2016? Will interest rates continue to climb in 2016, and if so, what impact will it have on inventory levels? In short, the increased threat of terrorism underscores the importance of taking a smarter approach to supply chain risk management , which was one of my predictions for 2014.

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The procurement Summit 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The procurement Summit 2016. Date: 15 November 2016. The Procurement Summit will take place at The Midland Hotel in central Manchester on 15th November 2016 and is FREE to attend for qualifying procurement professionals. Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester. Organization: Revolution Events. URL: www.procurement-summit.co.uk/.