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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

hope to slash shipping costs and save millions of dollars when they sit down later this month to negotiate long-term contracts with ocean carriers following last year’s surge in rates. Some companies expect to cut ocean-freight rates by half or more, which in turn could allow retailers to slow or stop price increases for goods.

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The Impact of the Red Sea Ship Attacks on Global Supply Chains and Logistics

Resilinc

Understand how the recent Red Sea ship attacks are impacting global supply chains and how to mitigate potential risks. Ships are avoiding Egypt’s Suez Canal, the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia and one of the world’s most important waterways, which accounts for about 12% of the world’s shipping traffic.

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

Kanban Logistics

The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. The state’s moderate climate means less weather-related shipping problems and a smoother supply chain, overall. A Hub for Aerospace. But don’t just take our word for it. Port Access. Air Access.

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Five Technology Patents that Changed the Supply Chain

Freightos

Freight is changing. The Shipping Container. Amazon Anticipatory Shipping. ” Today, almost 20% of manufacturers and retailers use 3D printing in some way, shape or form. The Shipping Container, 1958. The shipping container changed shipping forever. Anticipatory Package Shipping , 2013.

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Made in China 2025 Promises a Manufacturing Revolution

Elementum

Manufacturing Agendas: So Hot Right Now. China has joined the manufacturing revolution party. At the end of May the Ministry of Industry and Telecommunications Technology announced the introduction of China’s own manufacturing legislation: Made In China 2025. Manufacturing Revolutions have 10 Planks, Too.

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Doing Business in the United States

QAD

Manufacturing in the U.S. Products include petroleum, steel, high-tech, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications equipment, electronics, chemicals, consumer goods, food, lumber and mining products. Manufacturing averaged about $1.98 Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Industrial production grew at about 2.3

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Here are the top automotive inbound supply best practices

The Network Effect

In earlier posts, I talked about order aggregation , new inventory replenishment policies , why a network model makes so much sense , the all important ASN , and international shipping. Today I want to conclude with a look ahead. .