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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

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. 9, according to Xeneta, a Norway-based transportation data firm, reflecting lower freight demand as retailers cut orders and consumer spending continues to decline.

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Lufthansa Cargo Boosts Handling Performance with New Production Planning System

DELMIA Quintiq

Based on DELMIA Quintiq -part of Dassault Systèmes- software and Ab Ovo’s industry expertise, the cargo airline implemented a production planning application as one element of the PPC system that enables it to maximize capacity of workstations and improve the flow of freight and cargo through the main hub in Frankfurt. About Ab Ovo.

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Sustainability is the focus of global rail revitalization

DELMIA Quintiq

By Taherah Kuhl, Global Vice President – Business Services Industry, Dassault Systèmes Governments across the world are increasingly recognizing the importance of rail transport in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. An integrated technology strategy What the rail industry needs is a truly integrated approach to technology.

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Is Hyperloop the Next Great Supply Chain Technology?

Kinaxis

Hyperloop is a theoretical transportation technology, a long-awaited “fifth avenue” of transportation that uses vacuum tubes and linear induction motors to shuttle pressurized air capsules along a track, using a lack of friction to achieve speeds as high as 700 mph (approx. So it doesn’t hurt to see what’s on the horizon. 1126km / h).

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Made in China 2025 Promises a Manufacturing Revolution

Elementum

Made in China 2025 directly affects manufacturing operations across 10 different industries, including robotics, aerospace, and new energy vehicles, and will focus on 9 specific initiatives. Currently only 1% of Chinese container ship freight is moved by rail after it is unloaded. Manufacturing Revolutions have 10 Planks, Too.

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AI-Driven Supply Chain Decision Intelligence: Making Smarter and Faster Supply Chain Optimization a Reality

ThroughPut

Let’s take the example of an Aerospace sensor company. Without visibility into this complex process, identifying the areas for improvement and the actual scope for improvement was becoming a growing challenge for this aerospace sensor company.

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Green Supply Chain Management - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Aerospace and Defense. Sustainability Services. It should not be hazardous during storage, transportation and also while disposing once it reaches end of its product life cycle. Less use of air freight, increased use of rail and sea transport. are needed for sustainable green practice. Contact Us.