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Steel Fabrication and General Manufacturing Tips and Tricks for 2015

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There’s been a lot of progress made in the steel industry in general and here are some of the tips and tricks to expect from the steel fabrication industry for 2015: Buying Equipment. Now is the Time for Manufacturing to Look at Logistics Efficiency. Manufacturing seems heading for a long awaited comeback.

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Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics Feature Article by Beverly Lege , Research Associate and PhD Candidate at Hamburg University of Technology, Institute of Business Logistics and General Management, Thomas Twenhöven , PhD Candidate at Kuehne Logistics University and Prof.

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The Industrial Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics: Where Are We & Where Are We Going?

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However, estimated IoT spending includes the following: 2015 - $5 billion. Furthermore, the IoT is directly linked to better risk management programs in manufacturing too, explains Industry Week. Fleet or transportation management is another aspect of manufacturing reaping the rewards of the IoT. 2016 - $7 billion.

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What Freight Brokers Should Expect in 2015

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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. Shipments may have fewer miles to travel, but there will almost certainly be more to organize in terms of logistics.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. in a statement. “On

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This Week in Logistics News (July 6-10, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Friday, July 10, 2015. Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: JDA Unleashes Powerful New Capabilities to Enable the Seamless Supply Chain. Wal-Mart taps manufacturer database to aid U.S. May 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). reshoring drive (Reuters).