GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

As a freight broker , you know the importance of staying ahead of trends in your business. 2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. One month in, here are our predictions for freight brokers in 2015: Manufacturing Comes Home.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Transportation and freight costs are reduced.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

However, with most of our customer base in the manufacturing field, with the remaining in distribution and other industries, we thought it was vital that we featured some of the other manufacturing blog posts that were also popular in 2014. Well, manufacturing companies who ship freight in North America.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Normalcy Index calculated weekly by the Economist projects that North America is 67% of the way back to normalcy from COVID, but globally, it is lower at 50% with many flare-ups. Deaths in Hong Kong are at a record level as COVID outbreaks slow freight at Shenzhen and Qingdao ports in China. bound Chinese exports– is open.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The goal of the CSCR is to support the enduring resilience of critical supply chains in America as part of a long-term, government-wide strategy to foster supply chain resilience. Healthcare Supply Chains: The Defense Production Act Title III To manufacture more essential medicines within U.S. government.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Every day has felt like a major squall, from natural disasters closing down manufacturing facilities and ports, to container shortages and labor issues, to rising costs and the ongoing pandemic. 1 carrier stopping its dealings with even a portion of the world’s freight forwarders? The third new reality: Consolidation is inevitable.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

The Three Types of Supply Chain Strategies Making Waves Today, we’re seeing businesses take creative approaches to increasing the resiliency of their supply chain, and these strategies boil down to three categories: changes to the way goods are manufactured, transported, and stored. Manufacturing changes tend to be the most challenging.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 17, 2021

webinar, we provided an in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends in the North American freight market. These topics are highly relevant to a wide range of shippers across North America and may help you make smarter, more informed supply chain decisions. The impact of the semiconductor shortage varies by truck manufacturer.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2018

The list of Incoterms is created and managed by the International Chamber of Commerce , and managing supply chain SLAs relies heavily on this decades-old list to ensure consistency and clear communications in contractual details for moving freight. Data Types and Quality Variances Complicate Managing Supply Chain SLAs In the U.S.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Within a week of the COP26 conference wrapping up, massive floods in British Columbia severed the freight railroad serving the Vancouver, home of Canada’s largest port. We are chasing around North America trying to find other suppliers—at much higher rates,” the CEO of an Edmonton food manufacturer told the CBC. “We

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Public awareness and mass retailer initiatives have driven major sustainability efforts over the last two decades among CPG manufacturers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Public awareness and mass retailer initiatives have driven major sustainability efforts over the last two decades among CPG manufacturers.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As corporate finance and consulting giant KPMG argues, “The starting point – and critical enabler – for any business process optimization is high-quality data.” Peter Olejniczak, General Manager for Operations in North America at RS Integrated Supply, a global Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supply chain solutions provider, agrees.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

In mid October, project44 (a Talking Logistics sponsor) and GateHouse Logistics announced that they had entered “into an exclusive, multinational agreement which will provide secure and authorized access to the largest visibility network across North America and Europe.” 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Robert is the Manager of Global Logistics at Jamieson Wellness , Canada’s leading branded manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of high-quality natural health products. Robert and his team are responsible for the movement of goods globally and successfully executes freight movements in all modes, in more than 50 countries.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Like any manufacturing event, there will skeptics and there will be proponents, but the final results will tend to favor those who listen to what the people want. For every dollar spent on domestic manufacturing, 12 cents of offshore production take place. . Why Are Manufacturers Struggling With Reshoring ?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. The simplifying assumptions small companies make don’t significantly impact the quality of the plan produced. The desired operational outcomes include delighting customers with the price, quality, services, and delivery performance.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

The experience stems from the ground up as an operator, then assuming global roles spanning Asia, Europe, and North America and the journey has been incredibly exciting and fulfilling. We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. Technology – The race to digitalisation; 3.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

CEVA Logistics (The Americas). CEVA Logistics (The Americas). CEVA Logistics provides both freight management and contract logistics services for a range of customers across all sectors. CEVA Logistics provides both freight management and contract logistics services for a range of customers across all sectors. Media Type.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Digital Freight. Blockchain.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. From this network, you can ship directly to 22 different states – with connections to the rest of North America. More than 180 aerospace companies are engaged in manufacturing in North Carolina.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

So, it’s important you’re up to date on the latest regulations to avoid your freight being held up. Policy 5 requires all medical supplies to meet quality standards of the importing countries, this policy also separated out the process for medical-grade and non-medical-use devices. Metered freight solutions.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2022

Consumer products manufacturers are learning the practical benefits of forming tighter connections via digitalization. labor shortages, and the highest spot-rate freight charges in years. Real-time connectivity and rapid-response times are also mission critical for fresh-foods CPG manufacturers. A North America?n

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order. Other emerging markets include South America (not including Mexico), India, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Mexico.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 16, 2022

In today’s business world, organizations rely on an agile and efficient supply chain to remain competitive and deliver quality products to consumers everywhere. The Port of Mobile in Alabama is a well-connected port that manufacturers and industries worldwide rely on for a good reason. About the Port of Mobile, AL.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. shipments for the sole reason that they’re coming from America. It also helps put the importance of quality in perspective.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

They tie together raw materials providers, suppliers, manufacturers, ocean carriers, retailers, and 3PLs. She is a subject matter expert in ocean data quality as well as creating internal efficiencies for carriers and customers through operational process improvements. This also opens the door to a broader way of thinking.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. The manufacturing industry leads all others in the volume of data it produces on a yearly basis. no opt-in).

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? He works alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage businesses in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America. You are a successful leader. Perform a network analysis.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

It may seem impossible today, but the physical Internet could be embedded into freight supply chains by 2050. Many already believe that freight exchange platforms, dedicated to maximizing payload efficiency and reducing empty miles, have a role to play in making this vision a reality.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Quality information from accounting systems is of critical importance en route to a successful supply chain which helps movement towards sustainability.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In particular, emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America, the adoption of mobile devices is rapid as consumers and businesses bypass traditional laptops and desktops in favor of smartphones and tablets. Marketplaces such as Alibaba’s Tmall, caters to suppliers and manufacturers. of the total population.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

During the 17 th and 18 th centuries, new traditions arose – egg-shaped toys were manufactured with some being filled with Easter gifts and chocolates before being gifted to children. And some of the best quality cocoa originates from Ghana. Upon arrival, the beans are cleaned and quality inspected.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 3, 2013

The pharmaceutical company is using the cloud and a device-agnostic, external information platform to connect with every freight forwarder, carrier, and other logistics service vendor across the globe. The cloud-enabled tracking system monitors shipment exceptions, so the manufacturer can intervene if, say, there are flight delays.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The good news is that ocean freight rates will start trending down somewhat. In general, Andrew pointed out that although some reshoring is happening, especially in rich Western countries where the government’s ambition is to est targablisheted industrial policies and subsidies that promote domestic manufacturing.

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