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This Week in Logistics News (July 28 – August 1, 2014)

Talking Logistics

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics to Acquire New Breed Logistics. Amazon to open five new warehouses in India (Reuters). XPO Logistics continues its roll-up strategy with its announced acquisition of New Breed Logistics this week for $615 million. Reports 2014 Second-quarter Results.

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Energy Crisis in Asia and Europe: The Supply Chain Impact

Resilinc

To combat the energy loss, the US and India have increased shipments in recent weeks. While higher operational costs are expected across all industries, transportation & logistics, aerospace & defense, energy, agriculture, mining and construction are expected to see unique, industry-specific impacts (more on that below).

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Supply Chain Matters Most Read Blogs in 2021- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlighted reported candid remarks from the CEO of aerospace manufacturer Airbus regarding the challenges of revised production and aircraft delivery plans on the company’s global supply network partners. 2021 Prediction: Escalating Global Transportation And Logistics Costs Require New Thinking.

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Beyond Asset Tracking: RFID For An Accelerated Supply Chain

The Logistics of Logistics

Today’s supply chain and logistics management executives are tasked with managing multiple supply chain configurations, maximizing flexibility and incorporating complex technology systems into the mix. In the aerospace industry, where RFID adoption is high, Bell Helicopter uses RFID for warehouse management, tracking containers and parts.

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Airbus to Double China Based Final Assembly Aircraft Output

Supply Chain Matters

Sourcing Strategy Implications In highlighting this Airbus increased investment within China, business media has been contrasting Apple’s ongoing moves to initiate alternative sourcing of both iPhone and other product hardware to other parts of Asia including India.

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Made in China 2025 Promises a Manufacturing Revolution

Elementum

Months after Modi and India introduced their ‘Make in India’ campaign and a full three years after the unveiling of Germany 4.0, 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.

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Supply Chain Management:Challenges Faced By E-Retailers in India

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Aerospace and Defense. Logistics and Distribution. Main | Increase in Operational Efficiency through Voice Technology » Challenges Faced By E-Retailers in India. In my previous blog , I highlighted the factors which helped e-commerce retailing develop in India. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries.

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