Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2025

Product Line Growth From an industry perspective, automotive was the fastest-growing vertical; it was up 56% year-over-year. Both are contributing to a rewiring of the automotive supply chain industry. The consumer goods manufacturing and grocery vertical was also particularly strong.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. Picture an automotive giant renegotiating steel contracts with new suppliers across multiple regions. A consumer goods company aligned its procurement and logistics teams, resulting in a 15% reduction in working capital.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

Molex is a global electronics manufacturer that makes and sells over 100,000 distinct products – connectors, cable assemblies, and a wide variety of other products. They sell to the automotive, data communications, medical, industrial, consumer electronics, and other industries.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

RFID, which usually comes in the form of a miniscule chip that utilizes radio waves in the identification and tracking of specific people, objects, tools or vehicles, offers a number of benefits to the manufacturing industry in general. It’s also useful in enterprise resource planning and shipping logistics. . As the U.S. As the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

From Indias perspective, the trade deal complements its ambition to become apreferred manufacturing destination, encouraging businesses to diversify their investments. Automotive tariffs will go from over 100 percent to 10 percent under a quota. Three-year exemption from social security payments for Indian employees working in the UK.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2025

On the positive side, companies such as a small manufacturer of advanced plastic components used across various sectors, such as medical, industrial, automotive and consumer products has experienced increased interest from clients eager to purchase American-made goods. Where do industrial companies focus to prepare for tariffs?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They have changed the way they see logistics, and no longer view it as just a support process in their organization. A logistics strategy provides the competitive edge. A logistics strategy provides the competitive edge. Design of the logistics network.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics operators added jobs in January, though employment was down over the previous 12 months as companies continue to grapple with a downturn in the goods-moving economy. The growth in logistics hiring came as the broader U.S. I guess she’ll have to work some of that Taylor magic.

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QAD

MAY 12, 2020

This article was co-written by Cathy Fisher , founder and president at Quistem and global expert in automotive quality management systems. The global automotive industry has never faced an unplanned shutdown (complete or partial) like that which has stemmed from COVID-19. Restarting manufacturing operations.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

increase in used car and truck prices indicates that the supply constraints in automotive, partially caused by semiconductor shortages, is causing sales volume decreases and increased prices for alternatives such as used car purchases and automotive maintenance and repairs. The increase in energy prices is also important to monitor.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP). The Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2020

The impact has been far reaching, and at Logistics Viewpoints, we have documented many areas of concern, including the impact on manufacturing supply chains in Southeast Asia, the automotive and pharmaceutical supply chains, the high-tech supply chain, and the impact on retail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains. The company reduced its manufacturing dependency on China by approximately 80% in response to increasing tariffs and operational risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I recently talked to a former executive at a global automotive manufacturer. The project was focused on the spare parts supply chain – the delivery of car parts and aftermarket accessories to automotive dealers and repair shops across Europe from their OEM vendors as well as their own manufacturing facilities in Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the previous step with digital, certified, encrypted product definitions. flexible manufacturing in fast-moving products. both in the process and discrete industries.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Overcoming Unique Challenges in Spare Parts Supply Chains Spare parts supply chains present unique challenges that differ significantly from traditional finished goods logistics. Optimizing spare parts inventory offers significant advantages for organizations, particularly in the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair sectors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The need for track and trace capabilities in industries such as food and beverage, manufacturing or automotive industries is obvious: the threat of contamination or recalls impacts public safety, and the responses to those events are highly regulated. But increasingly, […].

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2025

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of factors that impact the worlds automotive supply chains from tariffs and other trade policies to increasing extreme weather events , interest rates, inflation, sustainability pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company will work with Chinese automobile manufacturer Jiangling Motors (JMC) and Chinese express delivery company ZTO Express to commercialize its first self-driving van at scale. The post This Week in Logistics News (September 11 – 17) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

During the pandemic, shortages of components for high-tech devices and automotive products have proliferated. One reason is that it’s not easy for most manufacturers to have visibility into the process before finished goods are shipped. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

This puts pressure on other device manufacturers to follow suit. minds.ai : Offers AI solutions for complex system optimization, including applications in automotive design and industrial processes, utilizing deep reinforcement learning to improve performance and efficiency. billion in funding.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2025

Summary of the Impact A globally recognized Automotive Interiors Manufacturer deployed ThroughPuts AI-powered supply chain solution, Supply chain decision intelligence & analytics platform , to optimize Just-in-Time manufacturing across all operational shifts. Why This Case Study Matters to You?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

Manufacturers are shifting to on-demand production to align output with real-time demand. When manufacturers commit to high-volume production without real-time demand signals, they introduce inefficiencies that ripple across operations. Obsolescence hits hardest in sectors like automotive, where model updates are frequent.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Trey is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio , an Atlanta based tech firm that predicts and prevents material and parts shortage for companies in the electronic manufacturing space. Trey Closson is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio, an Atlanta based tech firm builds supply chain resilience for electronics manufacturers. About Trey Closson.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. For logistics professionals, understanding how these changes impact freight networks is critical to staying ahead. China trade tensions driving businesses to reconsider offshore manufacturing. Midwest U.S.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 16, 2021

DELMIA Webinar on Battery Cell Manufacturing. New Perfect Logistics video teaser. With omni-channel complexity, the best cost-to-serve ratio requires logistics solutions that satisfy both consumers and retailers. Manufacturing Operations Management. Visit to see the community to see the video.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2018

Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. It supplies airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels to most of the Automotive OEMs – companies like Renault/Nissan, Volkswagen, etc.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. We mentioned disruptions and the added complexities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 3, 2024

The podcast provides valuable insights from both shipper and logistics service provider perspectives, and highlights the solutions offered by Meta Ops and Meta Experts in solving complex supply chain challenges. he is an internationally recognized expert in leading-edge business process improvement methodologies.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As the global automotive industry transitions from primarily producing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, we’re witnessing a true transformation. Tying APS to a confident forecast enables manufacturers to maximize the return on all their inventory investments.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

For over a century, the global automotive industry has been focused on one central technology: the internal combustion engine. As cars become more connected, autonomous, electric and configured to order, automotive manufacturers are increasingly becoming software companies.

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QAD

MARCH 29, 2022

Together with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher, the two of us are co-hosting “ Auto Supply Chain Prophets ,” which is the first podcast dedicated solely to global automotive supply chain issues. Our goal is to help automotive suppliers and OEMs discover hidden profits within their supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. This manufacturer has 188 production locations across the world. Finally, they have an aftermarket parts division.

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