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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech September 8 2022

Supply Chain Matters

Our prior full edition of this column was published on July 14 and featured news related to global battery manufacturer Panasonic and warehouse services start-up Flexe. Founded in 2007 , Inspirage is headquartered in Bellevue, WA with offices across North America, Europe and Asia. No terms of this transaction were disclosed as well.

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The New Normal: Falling Rates and Improved Efficiency Set New Standards for Shippers

Intelligent Audit

For example, carriers plan to reduce the capacity for the Asia-to-North America West Coast trade lanes by as much as 29% in the weeks following China’s Golden week in early October. DHL, a leading global shipping and logistics provider, is investing further in an existing partnership with Massachusetts-based Locus Robotics.

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The Year in Logistics: Most Popular Articles from 2020

Logistics Viewpoints

Coronavirus Impacts Manufacturing Supply Chains in Southeast Asia ; Bob Gill. In the grand scheme of things, 3D printing’s effect on the supply chain can be summarized as the following: warehouses no longer need to keep as many parts in stock. Many Massachusetts retailers see this plan as potentially too little too late.

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Which Supply Chain Strategy Will Prevail in 2022?

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In terms of reshoring, New Balance recently opened a North American manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, and Intel will invest $20 billion in building two new chip factories in Ohio. As an extension, companies are hoarding warehouse space to accommodate the extra product stored in the U.S. or will they need special accommodations?

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Fulfillment Automation Provider 6 River Systems Announces General Availability in Europe

6 River Systems

“We’re very excited to offer our warehouse automation solutions to the European market,” Chris Lingamfelter, 6 River Systems (6RS) Vice President of Sales said. Europe has a rich history in warehouse automation. Our approach offers European warehouse operators of all sizes a new, flexible and scalable way to automate.”.

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The Supply Chain Can?t Stop: A story from the front lines at Ken?s Foods

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and warehouse staffing issues compounded. Ken’s Foods started out as a restaurant in Framingham, Massachusetts called Ken’s Steakhouse. With no plants overseas, Ken’s Foods was spared the early supply chain ripple effect related to COVID-19 in Asia and Europe. That changed quickly however, as U.S.

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