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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. Major growth strategies are driven by economic realities, currency movements, government regulations, or access to existing logistics networks. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 21-25, 2016)

Talking Logistics

January 2016 North American Freight Numbers. I wrote those words back in October 2014, and almost a year and a half later, cross-border e-commerce is no longer lurking in the shadows — it’s in the spotlight today, and the race is on between solution providers to establish themselves as the market leaders. in February.

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Bitcoin: A New Supply Chain Operating System?

Talking Logistics

I’m fairly conservative when it comes to banking (for example, I’m still not comfortable “depositing” checks using my smartphone ), so using a new digital currency, or “fake money” as my wife calls it, to buy stuff isn’t something that appeals to me, especially since bitcoin’s developer remains a mystery.

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31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats

GlobalTranz

Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Currency exchange issues are reduced. Premium freight capacity improves. from abroad (mostly between 2010 and 2014, per Moser). Natural gas and oil expenses contribute to extreme cost disparities in shipping from Asia to the U.S., Competing against knock-offs is reduced.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 12-16, 2014)

Talking Logistics

enVista’s Transportation Solutions Practice Attains Record Revenue in First Quarter 2014. March 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Additionally, the collaboration portal allows for real-time collaboration between shippers, logistics service providers (LSPs) and freight forwarders and their carriers.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

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. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). percent in Q3 2015 compared to Q3 2014 in the United States).

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Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries

GlobalTranz

Ensure currency and integrity of quality document. link] Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Reduce materials and ingredients costs. Improve supplier product quality. New regulatory requirements.