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Winds of change in freight transportation supply chain: Platooning technology

Kinaxis

I found it interesting to discover that one of their current projects has direct impact on supply chains; more specifically, on freight transportation. In an article published by the MIT Technology Review on self-driving trucks , “fuel costs account for one third of the cost of operating a long-haul truck.” In the U.S.

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In Search of Shiny Objects

Supply Chain Shaman

In my lifetime, I watched business leaders invest in Y2k, eBusiness, Big Data, Social Commerce, and Digital Supply Chains. Mainly under the guidance of consultants, supply chain leaders try these new concepts in hype cycles. Adoption Cycle for Technology. In 2015, the hype cycle of digital transformation began.

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From Requirements to Launch: Arena’s Expanded QMS Capabilities Help Speed Innovation

Arena Solutions

Companies in other industries like high-tech electronics, aerospace and defense, and clean tech have their own unique set of quality, environmental, and/or security regulations which also significantly impact their product development schedules. 510(k) , premarket approval , CE certification ) can take up to one year.

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What Freight Brokers Should Expect in 2015

GlobalTranz

2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. One month in, here are our predictions for freight brokers in 2015: Manufacturing Comes Home. For decades, globalization has defined the supply chain. However, that’s exactly what’s in the forecast for 2015.

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Supply Chain Spotlight on Mexico: Takeaways from Logistic Summit & Expo 2015

Talking Logistics

As I wrote last October, all signs point to Mexico playing a greater role in supply chains , as companies across a variety of industries grow their presence in the country, either manufacturing in Mexico or growing their supplier base there.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

From upgrading counterfeit detection technology to destroying merchandise and raiding factories, Amazon says it’s pulling out all the stops to prevent fakes on its platform. In this year’s report, Amazon touted the improvement of automated counterfeit removal, stating it cut down on brands’ need to monitor for fakes manually.

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Regional & global perspectives: Highlights from Quintiq World Tour Singapore 2015

DELMIA Quintiq

in Singapore marked the halfway point for World Tour events in 2015 – six down, six to go. Audience members asked questions and got the benefit of multiple perspectives from speakers and other panelists, including Syed Ali from Zalora, Fausty David from FCI Electronics, Jaya Moorthy from Hewlett Packard, and Travis Wong from Baker Hughes.

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