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Trends 2019: Manufacturing

Enterra Insights

Nevertheless, over the past few years there have been some significant changes in the manufacturing sector, including the maturation of additive manufacturing and the emergence of the Internet of Things (often referred to as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)). Manufacturing trends. ”[1] Those arguments still hold.

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Now Is the Right Time for Supply Chains To Do the Right Things

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Manufacturing Planning. Visibility into Tier I, II and III suppliers, de-risk by developing alternates, build practical BCPs (business continuity plans) and China + 1 sourcing strategy. Recovery Imperatives: Phase II.

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Towards Successful Digital Transformation – Separating the hype from reality

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Futuristic road transportation technology with digital data transfer graphic showing concept of traffic big data analytic and internet of things. Many organisations have had to adapt and implement new technologies to become more sustainable, flexible, and efficient. Source: Schumacher et al.

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The Top 2019 Logistics Trends Shippers Should Know

GlobalTranz

Dropshipping refers to manufacturers sending products directly, but products are purchased through a third-party. As dropshipping increases in use, more organizations will purchase software to manage and control warehouses. It is important to note that a difference exists between dropshipping and shipping direct-to-consumer.

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Dealing With The Supply Chain Gloppy Mess

Supply Chain Shaman

For years Campbells strove to grow the soup category only to lose share in the soup category due to limited manufacturing capacity for the Swanson’s brand. Demand latency is the time from channel purchase to order receipt.) We have tethered the supply chain to transactional enterprise data. Sales are up 12%. What To Do?

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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

GlobalTranz

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime. Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions. The Amazon Barbell Will Gain Power.

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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. Read the full Post. What is Reverse Logistics and How Is It Different than Traditional Logistics?