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The Plant-Based Meat Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Beyond Meat won a patent in December 2016 for a process of producing a “nutrient-dense meat structured protein product.” billion in 2017 and is expected to surge to over $8 billion by 2026. This process creates a more “meat-like” appearance and feel, even ensuring a juicy, pink center when the burger is cooked.

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A Look into 2026: Is a Supply Chain Robotics Takeover Inevitable?

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In a 2016 survey conducted by MHI and Deloitte, a logistics industry group, 35% of respondents said they’d already adopted robotics to maximize their supply chain optimization. The same report suggested that in 10 years that number will rise to 74%.

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De Minimis Value: Your Essential Guide to International Trade Regulations

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With the combination of benefits to international sellers and consumers, it’s no wonder parcel volume is expected to grow 11% CAGR up to 266 billion parcels by 2026. For example, in 2016 the US raised the value of a shipment of merchandise from $200 to $800 USD with the passage of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act ( TFTEA ).

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Engine Reliability and Supply Surfaces for Commercial Aircraft Supply Chains

Supply Chain Matters

Since its introduction in 2016, the innovative Pratt GTF has been dogged by a series of reliability and manufacturing quality issues. Last week Airbus again reiterated for investors the targeting of A320 family production levels of 50 per month by 2026. CEO Faury acknowledged such a frustration last week.

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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

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This transformation has triggered a substantial price surge, with nickel prices tripling since 2016 , underscoring supply constraints amid the accelerating adoption of electric cars. For instance, Ford recently announced a significant investment in an Indonesian nickel factory set to open in 2026. What is Cobalt? from 2023 to 2030.

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. KION acquired Dematic and Egemin Automation in 2016, forming KION Supply Chain Solutions that operates under the Dematic brand. Contact us for more information. Dematic has over 11,000 employees and 8,000 customer installations worldwide.

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Technology Support in Integrated Business Planning: Automation, Augmentation and Human Centricity

Supply Chain Trend

IBP fully integrates strategy with rolling forecasts , with a process for enterprise resource reallocation and with a corporate communication plan (Van Hove, 2016). Mercedes Benz however sought to replace robots on its production lines with human labor, finding it just too costly to constantly reprogram the robots (Industryweek, 2016).