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Five Technology Patents that Changed the Supply Chain

Freightos

Shorter product lifecycles, fluid sourcing (a’la Aliababa ) and more transparency means agile supply chains that change often. The Ultimate Logistic and Supply Chain Patent Short List: 3D Printing. ” Today, almost 20% of manufacturers and retailers use 3D printing in some way, shape or form. Download the white paper!

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Top Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015

GlobalTranz

We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles. Among the most discussed catalysts for the next approaching transportation capacity crunch, we have to look at collaboration between all the players in the myriad of logistics layers.

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How to Improve Freight Labeling for Transport and Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Incorrect or missing labels are a source of frustration for packers, handlers, freight forwarders, customs officers, haulers and those receiving the goods. The knock on effect of one lost or incorrect label is extremely costly.

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5 Ways Manufacturers Can Boost Agility

Arena Solutions

Whether it’s a new regulation, part shortage, or a newly released product from a leading competitor—manufacturers must react quickly to stay ahead in today’s volatile market. Do your teams lack visibility into logistics issues, part shortages, and other supply chain risks ? Adapting to a New Reality. What Is An Agile Organization?

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23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs

6 River Systems

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% Overall, logistics spending in 2018 reached 8% of U.S.

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E-Commerce and TMS: The Role of Transportation Technology for Shippers to Kill It at E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. E-Commerce Is Spurring Record Growth in Logistics E-commerce has made it impossible to meet the status quo with traditional technologies, and still, some shippers have not yet implemented e-commerce and TMS solutions.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In 2010, I joined global strategy firm CVA to head the global logistics practice. I am judge of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards and the Automotive Logistics Awards Europe. In the 2010s, I saw more and more new technology solutions emerging in the logistics and supply chain industry. A role that I left end of 2018.