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Takeaways from the 2018 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference

Kinaxis

While observing that US and Israel are lagging several other countries such as Singapore and South Korea in standardized tests, he attributed the innovation of US and Israel to the high self-esteem of the students, fostering entrepreneurial spirit. Digital process prototypes. Preparing for direct-to-consumer business models.

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The Wonderful World of 3D Printing: Examples for SMEs in 2022

Unleashed

3D printing technology is now used for a vast array of products – from rocket parts to food, face coverings, medical products, rubbish bins and buildings. While the technology is still developing and is not yet used in mass production, it offers clear and exciting benefits to manufacturing businesses, including SMEs.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Given low inventories and dwindling spare capacity, the oil market cannot afford large supply disruptions,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo in a Reuters article. These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. Kia, in particular, faces vulnerability to delays, affecting its just-in-time manufacturing model. Trade experts also say food inflation could hit staples such as rice, tea, coffee, and meat.

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Q3 Economic Indicators and Statistics

American Global Logistics

Specifically, the index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3% The food index increased 0.2% The index for food at home increased 0.1% over the month, and the food away from home index rose 0.4%. Next, the index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3% The all items−less food and energy−index rose 4.1

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24 supply chain experts & business leaders reveal the #1 challenge of supply chain management (and how to solve it)

6 River Systems

“I predict we will see a greater adoption of automated tools assisting, rather than replacing, humans in specific roles within our supply chains: warehouse, manufacturing and distribution.” It’s not just this way in food, but also in many other industries. How to solve it?

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

million square feet of warehouse capacity for more than 7 million square feet of total space and 38 warehouses. The company is involved in European logistics, air & sea logistics, food logistics and contract logistics, providing transportation, warehousing and other value-added services to its clients.