Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

The made-to-fit boxes, along with other efforts to reduce the use of cardboard, have cut the average weight of packaging used per shipment by 38 percent since 2015. Unfortunately, the market for counterfeit goods, especially on online marketplaces, continues to grow. Electronics seller Crutchfield Corp. in a statement. “On

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). percent between the final quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 and the International Air Transport Association has lowered its growth forecast for air freight demand in 2016 to 2.1 Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Fall to Lowest Since 2010 (WSJ – sub.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

By Stefan Reidy Cargo theft has been around for centuries; unfortunately, though the crime has evolved together with transportation methods. Cargo theft is a global problem affecting manufacturers, logistics providers as well as customers.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2019

Manufacturing in the Netherlands. Typical manufacturing products from the Netherlands include food processing, chemicals, oil and petroleum refining, construction, electrical machinery and metal processing and fabrication. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. With a total area of 41,543 sq. state of New Jersey.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Toys R Us Tries Bulking Up Store Inventories, No Retailers Say They are On Top in Collaboration, Diesel Cargo Ships Cannot Find Anywhere to Unload in Europe, US Manufacturers Bullish on 2016

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 2, 2015

US Manufacturing Output Ends Long Winning Streak, UN Climate Summit key is to Follow the Money, eCommerce Continues to Gain Share at Brick and Mortar Expense, US Cargo Thieves Heist Lots of Beef, Nuts

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

Editor’s Note: We love innovation and manufacturing. They recently put out a press release regarding the unveiling of adaptable forklifts which Konecranes manufactures. So, for us, it is a win-win: featuring great manufacturing innovations as well as helpful information those interested in logistics! About Konecranes, Inc.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 15, 2015

A shipment of medical equipment that arrived on January 12, 2015, in Monrovia, Liberia, from Miami, US, will enable 25 government hospitals to receive infection control training, helping the facilities which were partially or fully closed owing to the Ebola crisis to recommence regular operations. Airlink has received a grant from the Paul G.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Following the fruitful discussions in 2015, SMi’s annual Cold Chain Distribution conference will bring back lively debates and industry updates to London, offering the best platform for delegates to stay ahead of this lucrative market! Andrea Gruber, Senior Manager, Special Cargo, IATA. Date: 12-13 December 2016.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Businesses in the EU and US are increasing their investment in manufacturing and sourcing offshore. This results in a projected container traffic volume of around 700 Million TEU by 2015 (+ 195%), whereas the capacity of the top 30 ports only increases by +37% in the same timeframe.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In the future, you will know the source of every component in the products you use or manufacture, how it was produced, the energy consumed in its production, perhaps even who will own it next and how much they will pay you for it. In 2015, worldwide IT spending across vertical industries was forecast to be $2.7T.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2017

The variety of attacks include targeting the oil infrastructure, hijacking and cargo theft through to contraband smuggling, extortion and kidnapping schemes. . Physical attacks against the supply chain, such as arsons, bombings, or armed assaults create direct disruption and often result in the destruction or loss of transported cargo.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand. Manufacturers must receive raw material inbound and send out product to customers outbound.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Amazon likely relies on a combination of its own facilities and partnerships with existing cargo hubs at airports. Urban Beehives: Multi-Level Drone Warehouses (Filed December 2015) This patent envisions a future where drones take center stage in deliveries. Imagine giant, multi-level warehouses resembling beehives located in cities.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC. Working in Other Regions.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC. Working in Other Regions.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Manufacturing in Belgium. Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Manufacturing accounts for about 22 percent of the GDP.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

billion between 2015 and 2017. These positions are focused on operational roles for rapid manufacturing, inventive packaging, and fulfillment. Most of the attention so far has been on fulfillment. That’s not surprising, given that Amazon’s shipping costs grew from $11.5 billion to $21.7 Last year, fulfillment accounted for 14.2%

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here’s an excerpt from a report issued in November 2015 by the USPS Office of Inspector General titled “ Co-opetition in Parcel Delivery: An Exploratory Analysis ”: E-commerce and changing consumer demand have led to an explosion in parcel shipping, which in turn is driving dynamic change in the parcel market. Transportation at Steelcase.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Highways, ports and air cargo hubs can all yield benefits in this area, and every mile makes a difference. Jared has been at Gray Machinery Company since 2015. 5 Sweeping Manufacturing Technology Trends! manufacturing #logisticsmanagement. Tax benefits. The post The Factory Relocation Guide!

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Kinaxis

JULY 24, 2015

Cambodia, China, Taiwan, India – look at the ‘made in’ labels on your clothing and you’re likely to find these popular clothing manufacturing countries. The European Commission is expected to launch a flagship EU Garment Initiative before the end of 2015. Hopefully, more brands will follow suit. It’s made up of people.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The program was launched in 2015 by MIT CTL to enable individuals from anywhere in the world to learn continuously and upgrade their skills at their own pace in a flexible online environment. However, the steel boxes had to be manufactured, maintained, loaded/unloaded, and tracked, activities that created countless new jobs.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 14, 2019

Wagers, who was hired last April, may have initially been brought on board to help reaccelerate the company’s mergers & acquisitions which had been stagnant since 2015. British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. Truck manufactures reap spoils of robust economy. Kenneth Wagers exits XPO after COO role eliminated.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Either way, in a three-year time span, the last few months create a very rare picture: Van rates declined through 2015 , but rebounded in mid-2016. Before 2015, spot reefer rates typically exceeded contract rates in June only. When it comes to flatbeds, this should be the off-season.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

In 2015, French liner CMA CGM became one of the first organizations in the shipping industry to implement smart containers into its supply chain, according to Logistics Management. The company used technology from a startup called TRAXENS to monitor the location of its cargo, even while it was out to sea.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

In 2015, French liner CMA CGM became one of the first organizations in the shipping industry to implement smart containers into its supply chain, according to Logistics Management. The company used technology from a startup called TRAXENS to monitor the location of its cargo, even while it was out to sea.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. In August 2015, two explosions occurred at a dangerous goods warehouse containing over 3,000 tons of highly hazardous chemicals. Case Studies.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The population is young, Internet penetration and use of social media is very high, everyone has at least one credit card and the cargo network is widespread. In the beginning, manufacturers, mostly in the fashion business, offloaded old inventory to Internet companies who sold it at a huge discount. By Helen Armstrong.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The population is young, Internet penetration and use of social media is very high, everyone has at least one credit card and the cargo network is widespread. In the beginning, manufacturers, mostly in the fashion business, offloaded old inventory to Internet companies who sold it at a huge discount. By Helen Armstrong.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. Look out for great stuff in 2015!

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). A cargo-industry source said Amazon expects to make a decision to go beyond the trial run and pull the trigger on a larger air-cargo operation by the end of January. “I Baird & Co.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

The ultimate goal of the project is to create a more attractive, comprehensive, and integrated supply and value chain for foreign manufacturers and importers. The first step in the process will be homogenizing tariffs across all Mexican ports; legislation to that goal is scheduled to be passed by the end of 2015.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2019

New York City has seen a 29% increase in residential deliveries from 2010 to 2015. Two cargo bikes can replace one motorized vehicle, Peters Mendes pointed out. Largan Precision, a key iPhone camera lens manufacturer, dropped 33.86% in sales to end the year. Transport Topics.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, drug manufacturing plants were faced with production delays, fueling nationwide shortages of basic medicines. In August 2015, two explosions occurred at a dangerous goods warehouse containing over 3,000 tons of highly hazardous chemicals. Case Studies.

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

Another example from fulfillment might involve things like faster alternate transportation route planning in case of the unexpected, or monitoring cargo temperature for shipments of perishable food or medicines. This example could apply to any collection of physical equipment, like a drilling rig or a refinery.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 11, 2015

However, following de-regulation and international trade boom, rail intermodal companies failed to develop their operations as fast as manufacturers. The future doesn’t look bright – the growth in cargo movements via any rail network is expected to be close to 0% in 2015. When: August 25, 2015. Sign up for the webinar.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

I’ve stated my opinion many times before: I believe companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, should get out of the B2B Connectivity business. The Certification also recognized Ryder’s risk assessment processes; cargo security methods; physical security systems; on-board technologies; and suspicious activity targeting program.

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