GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2018

Editor’s Note: This article comes from Steve Wright who works for Whirlwind Steel and shares his knowledge on manufacturing plant site selection. There are a number of factors to consider in manufacturing plant site selection to ensure you have the best location for your new plant. download ebook. Do nearby factories emit dust?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

It’s the reason why a growing number of companies are starting to view logistics as a competitive weapon instead of just a cost center. In fact, the government estimates that it saves about 2.5% of GDP in costs to perform government functions versus non-digital countries. Adrian Gonzalez and Dan Dershem Talking Tech Trends.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. COP26 has received more attention than previous summits. We also indicate what each action may mean for the sector.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

After a year full of more scandals, indictments, political contentiousness, workplace violence, school shootings and natural disasters, maybe it’s time we all took a collective breath and focused on some of the positives that came out of 2018. Self-Service Logistics. Content Summary: The Era of Do-It-Yourself Logistics.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Last year technology journalist Gordon Feller wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform manufacturing and a number of other industries.”[1] This gives manufacturers enough time to get things back up and running, reducing downtime.” IoT, Manufacturing, and the Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sphera Acquisition of SupplyShift Sphera , a provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and risk management software and consulting services has announced the acquisition of SupplyShift , a supply chain sustainability software company. In 2021, this column highlighted Blackstone’s acquisition of the company for $1.4

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

.”[1] Such areas sound idyllic; but, pedestrian only, limited traffic areas could create logistics challenges. A topic seldom raised in smart cities discussions is last-mile logistics (i.e., Cities failing to master the last-mile logistics challenge will never earn the “smart cities” label. Summary.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Financial Results. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2022

Retailers expect to be connected to manufacturers. Manufacturers expect to be connected to suppliers. And all of them expect to be connected to logistics providers transporting goods to and from various supply chain nodes. The Digital Age is all about connectivity and so is the emergence of the digital supply chain.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

ThroughPut spent most of Q4 working with production, logistics, and manufacturing operations. Improving Uptime: Throughout 2018, Elon Musk was focused on alleviating his “production bottlenecks” at Tesla. On-time delivery is the bare minimum in logistics as well as factory output. He investigated everything.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Recent developments in freight digitization are simplifying the shipping process and giving visibility to freight pricing enabling small players to handle the logistics side of their business more easily, transparently and efficiently. From 2000 to 2018 China’s global exports grew tenfold to $2.7 million freight containers each year.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2022

2] Those industries include: Manufacturing; Medicine and Healthcare; Consumer Packaged Goods; Marketing; Insurance; Supply Chain Management; Energy and Utilities; Service Industry; Education; Financial Services; Government; Science; and Retail. Datamation, 3 January 2018. [6] Footnotes. [1] 3] Eric Siegel, “ Why A.I.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Improving Uptime: Throughout 2018, Elon Musk was focused on alleviating his “production bottlenecks” at Tesla. While the theme is a bit untimely with the previous shutdown, “good enough for government work” is the commonplace attitude across many traditional operations. He investigated everything. However, that’s just it.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Lower costs and proximity to the U.S. Europe and Asia Follow Suit. Branching Out.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of hemp plants that have a THC content of less than 0.3 However, there are big differences. percent THC. percent THC.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of hemp plants that have a THC content of less than 0.3 However, there are big differences. percent THC. percent THC.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The implications of a technology capable of self-maintaining security, maximizing data reporting and accuracy, streamlined payment processing and shipment scheduling, immediate access to real-time data, and end-to-end transparency evoke mirages from the past, asserts Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, goes so far as to assert data is an organization’s most valuable asset. 11] Lisa Morgan ( @lisamorgan ) adds, “The amount of data being collected about people, companies, and governments is unprecedented. The Seven Big Data V’s.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

”[1] They add, “The reasons for this increased interest are clear: Companies are under pressure from governments, consumers, NGOs, and other stakeholders to divulge more information about their supply chains, and the reputational cost of failing to meet these demands can be high.” ”[3]. Footnotes. [1]

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BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2018

In one of the best attended break-out sessions of FOCUS 2018, we joined forces with executives from leading companies to exchange thoughts on the impact and value Blockchain may hold for supply chain, as well as the challenges for adoption. Source: The 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report: Overcoming Barriers to NextGen Supply Chain Innovation.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The emergence of just-in-time manufacturing, other business models, and globalization were among the drivers reshaping the business landscape. At the time, I started a research project on supply chain sustainability that culminated in my book “Balancing Green: When to Embrace Sustainability in Business (and When Not To)” (MIT Press, 2018).

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

“Empowered by tax reform and regulatory certainty, manufacturers are keeping our promise to expand our operations, hire new workers and raise wages and benefits,” said NAM CEO Jay Timmons. In the 20 years that The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has been measuring the sentiments of the manufacturing sector, 2018 stood out.

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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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Enterra Insights

MARCH 6, 2020

”[4] William Shepherd and Jeff Schacknow, lawyers with the firm Holland & Knight LLP, report companies reliant on government contracts are especially vulnerable if human trafficking is found in their supply chains. Manufacturers in the U.S. government contracts.”[5]. ”[5]. ” What companies can do.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2018

A key development to watch out for in 2018 is the potential advent of accelerating inflation,” said Larry Hatheway, chief economist at GAM. “It Firms expressed discomfort as euro-area manufacturing growth accelerated to a record in December, capping a solid year for industry. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 29, 2019

George Bailey, Managing Director of the Digital Supply Chain Institute, reports, “[2018 was] a banner time for supply chains and many companies have made substantial progress toward implementing a truly Digital Supply Chain that lowers cost and increases revenue.”[2]. ” Not all companies are laggards. ”[2]. .

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of hemp plants that have a THC content of less than 0.3 However, there are big differences. Shipping CBD Products.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2019

With all the ambiguity and uncertainty around CBD and cannabis products, how can you ensure that your logistics are in compliance with all the state and federal laws? The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of hemp plants that have a THC content of less than 0.3 However, there are big differences. Shipping CBD Products.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

’ While research into resolving that issue is underway, another one presents itself: how do you develop and govern technology across international boundaries? Raw materials and products in supply chains increasingly travel through multiple suppliers, manufacturers, geographical locations and stakeholders. ”[5]. .”[6]

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BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2018

In one of the best attended break-out sessions of FOCUS 2018, we joined forces with executives from leading companies to exchange thoughts on the impact and value Blockchain may hold for supply chain, as well as the challenges for adoption. Source: The 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report: Overcoming Barriers to NextGen Supply Chain Innovation.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

According to the staff at Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “A new report from Resilinc reveals that global risks increased throughout 2018, with geopolitical conflicts posing some of the most potentially costly and disruptive supply chain impacts.”[1] Unfortunately, taking a knee is not an option. ” The year ahead.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their supply, contract packaging and distribution partners are under constant pressure to comply with government requirements while maintaining high standards for patient safety, product quality and innovation. How Does the November 2023 Deadline Affect Manufacturing and Supply Chain Businesses?

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2018

It’s evident from analyzing the thousands of global, on-site factory audits we’ve conducted so far this year that manufacturers’ interest in ethics and sustainability is waning. So far in 2018, the chief concerns of global trade and manufacturing have been centered around main geopolitical issues, such as the unfolding China-U.S.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Udai Chilamkurthy, lead architect for retail and logistics at Sainsbury’s, bluntly states, “AI in some senses is a meaningless term, it doesn’t say anything about anything.”[1] Manufacturing (anomaly detection). Government (smarter services). The term “AI” is broad and often ambiguous.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Seven ways Turvo helps build a more sustainable supply chain for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shippers of raw materials and finished goods, and their end customers. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990–2018 (the national inventory that the U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2018.”.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 29, 2018

This information can have a wide range of end uses: farm management, farm advice, input supplies, risk assessment, planning for logistics and handling and assessment for drought relief.” … Governments and research bodies already pool lots of ‘small data’ and use it to monitor performance trends in the industry.

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