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Supply Chain Operations in 2028: Let’s Consult the Crystal Ball

Logistics Bureau

By 2028, robots could be running warehouses and fully automated facilities will be the norm rather than the exception. This weaning away from overseas production will take place in parallel with a growing trend towards moving sources closer to domestic markets. By 2028, offshore production could all but be eradicated.

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Supply Chain Crystal Ball Gazing: Let’s Look Ahead to 2028

Logistics Bureau

So I’ve decided to indulge my craving by daring to speculate about what the supply chain of 2028 might look like. The world may not quite be ready for the latter, but a lot can change physically, economically, scientifically, and politically between now and 2028. It’s Mostly About Automation. Robots Run the Warehouse.

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6 Manufacturing Trends You Need to Know

Arena Solutions

The engineering/manufacturing sector has a captivating attraction as a lucrative field for starting a career, thanks to technological developments and the exciting possibilities of working in industries like medical devices, electric vehicles (EV), aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, and biotechnology on cutting-edge products.

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2020 Challenges and Solutions for HVAC Distributors

EazyStock

Market Trends for the HVAC Industry. The HVAC industry is unforgiving to distributors who are not on top of their game. The HVAC industry is already highly competitive and is predicted to grow 13% through 2028. Inventory Challenges for HVAC Industry. Seasonality. Seasonal item profile in EazyStock.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our latest news capsule edition follow-up relative to updating our readers to prior industry supply chain management developments that we have shared on this blog. based automakers Ford Motor , General Motors and Stellantis , that the implications would ripple across the industry.

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FedEx’s Ongoing Business Restructuring Becoming Clearer as to Implications

Supply Chain Matters

Business and industry media is now honing-in on more specific plans to merge the carrier’s air express and lower cost ground operations units. At stake is renewal of a five-year contract that will extend to 2028 and reportedly, a key focus for upcoming talks are a two-tiered wage system involving part-time and weekend workers.

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Alternative Protein: A Food Manufacturers Guide [+ Case Study]

Unleashed

Both sisters had a background in the food industry, and realised there was a gap in the market – meat-free patties had been around for years, but these included ingredients like gluten and imported soy. Insect protein Insects are a highly nutritious, dense source of protein. The tofu market is expected to surpass US $1.2