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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Managers in Manufacturing.

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. The transition of an entire fleet to self-driving trucks can decrease operating by approximately 45 percent (according to McKinsey Route 2030, September 2030).

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from around 340 GWh today to over 3500 GWh by 2030. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030.

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The Greenest Mile: Planning’s Role in Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. Pharmaceutical manufacturer Amgen built a new biomanufacturing plant in Singapore that uses 70% less carbon than traditional facilities. Buffering creates waste.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. The goal is to reduce or avoid one billion metric tons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gasses from the global value chain by 2030. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts.

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How Blockchain Can Improve Manufacturing In 2019

IQMS

by 2030 according to Gartner. By 2023, 30% of manufacturing companies with more than $5B in revenue will have implemented Industry 4.0 Blockchain’s greatest potential to deliver business value is in manufacturing. provide valuable insights into how blockchain can improve supply chains and manufacturing. no opt-in).

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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution

SCMDOJO

Precise inventory and retail data empower businesses to efficiently fulfill orders from the most suitable location (such as a warehouse/fulfillment center, a retail store, or a drop ship partner). This approach enables faster order processing, reduces shipping expenses, and enhances customer satisfaction.