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BNSF aims to grow carload traffic with rail service upgrades

Freight Waves

Rather, BNSF wants to collaborate with its carload customers, learn how rail fits into their supply chains, and how local service tweaks could better fit their needs and lead to growth, he explained. Traditionally, BNSF has purchased off-the-shelf technology applications. Last year BNSF handled 2.43

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What is Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and How to Calculate it?

SCMDOJO

Then the Cost Breakdown Analysis Template is the perfect tool for you! This tool helps you to gain a crystal-clear understanding of your cost structure. Market Fluctuations and Inflation : External factors such as inflation, rising raw material costs, and global supply chain disruptions have a significant impact on procurement costs.

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Why Data Visualization is Key to Better Decision-Making in Warehouse Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

But, when we shared the heatmap visualization of the tool, which highlights key operations data using an easily digestible color map, suddenly the prospects were very engaged and asked numerous questions about how Dynamic Slotting could impact their business.

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Volatile Demand — Across ICEs, Hybrids and EVs —Continues to Disrupt the Auto Industry  

BlueYonder

In addition, thousands of employees face layoffs , and automakers are already weighing some big supply chain shifts in response. Mercedes-Benz is repurposing unused capacity at its Vance, Alabama, plant (currently producing EQE and EQS EVs) to build the GLC. The cost of the tariffs for U.S. But that isnt the only shock wave U.S.

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From Ports to Politics: Decoding Tariffs, Ocean Shipping, and Supply Chains with Sal Mercogliano

The Logistics of Logistics

Sal Mercogliano and Joe Lynch discuss from ports to politics: decoding tariffs, ocean shipping, and supply chains. in military and naval history from the University of Alabama. Political Dimensions of Tariffs:Discuss the broader political motivations and consequences associated with the use of tariffs as a trade policy tool.

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Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in U.S., China

Supply Chain Brain

The company produces large SUV models like the GLS and GLE at its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and ships them to China. China Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in U.S., China An employee fits a Mercedes-Benz AG star badge in Bremen, Germany. China Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in U.S., After the U.S.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Expert Reveals 7 Supply Chain Trends to Watch

GlobalTranz

We found it as a great summation of all the things companies must consider when mastering their supply chain. Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. Look at these 7 supply chain trends as a guide to better your supply chain today.