Supply Chain Issues Have Hurt the U.S. Chemical Manufacturing Sector
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 14, 2023
A staggering 93% of chemical companies claim freight transportation and supply chain disruptions have affected them negatively.
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Contingency Planning Amid a Potential Rail Strike
QAD
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. Rail transportation is the best choice to move raw materials, ingredients, packaging, work-in-process, finished goods and essential supplies like fuel, solvents and processing chemicals.
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The Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Where usually all beer manufactured in Singapore is made using imported raw materials, this model of brewing would completely eliminate that need for beer making imports. The circular economy is a cost saver and generally has less carbon emissions, because raw materials are sourced locally and therefore with less transportation.
8 Useful Types of Manufacturing Inventory
Unleashed
MAY 7, 2023
With the right systems in place, manufacturing inventory management can help to reduce production and ensure all operational processes are carried out effectively and efficiently. In this guide, we cover the types of manufacturing inventory, the costs, and a few handy strategies for managing it effectively.
Pharmaceutical Shipping: Tips to Lower Transport Spend
Intelligent Audit
JANUARY 5, 2022
After two years filled with delays of materials, FDA approval, and properly conducted clinical trials, companies have the breathing space for manufacturing again. By now, most news sources have shared the areas of concern and delays with road and maritime transportation. How Shippers Can Lower Transportation Spend.
The Green Corridor: The Emissions of Work – How to Make a Green Working Culture
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 21, 2023
When we as individuals are going to and from work, we experience physically, the emitting of greenhouse gasses by our transportation sector. What if technology came into the picture that allowed for far less moving about in fossil fuel burning transport? We can see the exhaust coming out of tailpipes from cars and trucks.
A Trucking Services Overview!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 18, 2021
The trucking industry provides shipping services for goods and products from the manufacturing/production point to the consumers, mainly using trucks. There are many carriers and shipping companies specializing in the transportation of different types of cargo in different vehicle types. How to Benefit from Trucking Companies!
Doing Business in Singapore
QAD
APRIL 14, 2020
Manufacturing in Singapore. Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction. in the United States. Singapore had a $528.1
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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 12, 2015
This is the first post in a two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” ” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. Drop in the price of crude oil.
QAD Tomorrow: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption
QAD
MAY 20, 2021
In 2020, air freight costs from China to the US increased 81%. A 2021 winter storm in Texas stopped 80% of chemical production affecting the majority of the US’ supply of plastic polymers. However, we know that for manufacturers, it’s more than just headlines that matter for your business.
The Green Corridor – Keep an Eye Out for Green!
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
DECEMBER 21, 2021
As one of the world’s largest food and household product manufacturers, this should influence other companies to follow suit and hopefully provide sustainable packaging suppliers more volume to bring unit costs down. TRANSPORTATION. More cities in Asia should be experiencing quieter garbage pick-ups by the end of 2022. INFRASTRUCTURE.
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The Green Corridor – Optimal Tech for Green Logistics – Making Emissions Visible
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing. The different stages of manufacturing are broken down into the steps taken in the factory in what they call their “workflow builder” module.
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Doing Business in Thailand
QAD
JANUARY 9, 2020
Manufacturing in Thailand. In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. About twice the size of the U.S. Tourism and services account for 55.6%
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What Could Stop Lithium from Revolutionizing Transportation?
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
The answer is… transportation. The lithium boom signals a shift in manufacturing and energy in the United States—but the popular mineral is facing some obstacles when it comes to heavy air and rail regulation. But before lithium can meet its full potential, the problem of transportation must be addressed. manufacturing.
Doing Business in Turkey
QAD
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Manufacturing in Turkey. Primary manufacturing industries include textiles, food, automobiles, electronics, mining, steel, petroleum, construction, lumber and paper. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Turkey also has 24,082 km of paved roads, so transportation by truck is easy. of its GDP. of the workforce.
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Doing Business in Spain
QAD
AUGUST 8, 2019
Manufacturing in Spain. Spain manufactures textiles and apparel, footwear, food and beverages, metals, chemicals, automobiles, machine tools, medical equipment, footwear, pharmaceuticals, clay and refractory products. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. billion mt-km of air freight in 2015.
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Guest blog: With the Truck Driver Shortage, How Many More Drivers will be Enough?
CH Robinson Transportfolio
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains. How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity? for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018.
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Doing Business in the Netherlands
QAD
MAY 23, 2019
Manufacturing in the Netherlands. Typical manufacturing products from the Netherlands include food processing, chemicals, oil and petroleum refining, construction, electrical machinery and metal processing and fabrication. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. With a total area of 41,543 sq. state of New Jersey.
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Doing Business in Malaysia
QAD
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Despite the years of political turmoil, the country was able to diversify its economy to include robust manufacturing, services and a thriving tourism industry. Manufacturing in Malaysia. Manufacturing products vary by region within Malaysia. Manufacturing products vary by region within Malaysia. of the GDP.
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The Green Corridor: Predictions Are In The Green!
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JANUARY 3, 2023
Grab rides for a few years now have had BYD EV vehicle, but I was excited that for the first time there were multiple EV manufacturers involved with the same taxi/ride share fleets. 2022 saw logistics and transport news full of investment, expansion and even supply chain angst associated with EV vehicle and battery production.
Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
JULY 21, 2023
BR Williams trucking has become a leader in the transportation industry. Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams. Challenges The cold winter months brought a chilling logistics problem for one of the top American chemical companies.
A Chilling Problem: Temperature Controlled Logistics
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
JULY 21, 2023
BR Williams trucking has become a leader in the transportation industry. Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams. Challenges The cold winter months brought a chilling logistics problem for one of the top American chemical companies.
Doing Business in Brazil
QAD
APRIL 11, 2019
Manufacturing in Brazil. After the intense investment in infrastructure to support the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, along with the recent “Brasil Major” initiative, Brazil is an emerging powerhouse rich in natural resources and with a strong focus on manufacturing and the supply chain. Other Important Industries. percent in 2017.
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How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries!
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain that includes continuous refrigeration of the product from production to transportation, handling, storage, and delivery. The need for logistics companies to monitor their temperatures when transporting food and medicine accurately. Usage of Dry Ice.
Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Two
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 10, 2023
Business and supply chain focused media reports already point to increased supplier and manufacturing investment in regions such as Mexico, Eastern Europe, India, Vietnam and other regions as responses to added supply network resiliency or agility. A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S.
The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 21, 2022
A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. While transportation is vital to the success of a supply chain, its use may not be optimal.
Doing Business in Belgium
QAD
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Manufacturing in Belgium. Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Industrial production is growing at about.2
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Evans Distribution Systems Welcomes New Director of International Solutions
3PL Insights
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Dawn’s career began in the international transportation business working for Maersk and UPS Freight Solutions. I look forward to contributing to the success of the transportation business unit,” Harthun says. She spent 20 years at HoMedics, helping them import and export health and wellness products around the world.
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Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018
Talking Logistics
MAY 22, 2018
The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Digital Freight. Blockchain.
This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions. Freight trucking startup Shipwell gets a $10 million boost (TechCrunch). Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group.
How to Keep Your Multimodal Transport Operators on Track
Roambee
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Multiple modes of transportation, several freight forwarders, and a complete loss of visibility and control after the first mile — these are some of the multimodal shipment tracking challenges that customers can now tackle head-on thanks to revolutionary solutions in the IoT-enabled supply chain tracking space.
Wanted: Supply Chain Architects!
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 13, 2015
Forty years ago as a chemical engineering student, I learned the tedious craft of chemical plant design. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. Getting good at factory design is a merit badge of sorts for the chemical engineer. In this position, we designed real-world plants.
4 Global Supply chain management strategies to avoid bottlenecks in operations
ThroughPut
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods.
Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 6, 2023
In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. SK Capital is a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals sectors. Dean Sorenson concurs. Mr. Sorenson has studied integrated business planning for many years.
Distribution Management: Top 6 Factors That Influence Distribution Management Strategy
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
JANUARY 18, 2021
Distribution management includes forecasting, transportation, warehousing, and delivery within the larger universe of logistics and supply chain management. The ideal situation for any retailer or manufacturer is to have just enough inventory on hand to sell or to keep production lines running smoothly. What is Distribution Management?
Why Specialized Logistics Providers Prove More Effective Than Generalists for CPG Shippers
Zipline Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Initially, generalized firms found the most success in arranging transportation for organizations of all shapes and sizes. This notion rings especially true with CPG shippers since the freight requires higher service levels than other non-time-sensitive freight to arrive at its destination on time.
Cross Docking 101: What, Why and How? [with case studies]
Unleashed
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Cross docking is when you receive goods from a supplier’s vehicle (train or truck) and move them directly onto an outbound vehicle to be transported to your customer – so there’s minimal to no storage time. The goods are sorted and transported to their final destination. This brings us to direct shipments.
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The Fireworks Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 22, 2021
The American Chemical Society states that fireworks consist of an aerial shell, or tube, which contains gunpowder and the various chemicals (or stars) that give the fireworks their colour. Fireworks are largely manufactured in China , providing 99% of your back yard fireworks and 70% of professional fireworks. What is going on?
Top 10 Benefits of Third-Party Warehousing Solutions
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
AUGUST 31, 2020
Stop worrying about investing in more warehouse space, updating the newest technology, stressing over transportation, and hiring or firing of logistics staff. You can rest assured your business remains up-to-date with the latest developments in technology, manufacturing, and logistics. Better Customer Service. No Staff Necessary.
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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Raymon Krishnan!
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
I started my career working in 3PL’s – one of which was the largest freight forwarder in the world in the 1990’s. I then went on to work as a ‘shipper’, for a swiss confectionary manufacturer and then a global IT distributor. After selling the business in 2009, I went on to work for a leading US Chemical company and then a global 3PL.
This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 1, 2015)
Talking Logistics
MAY 1, 2015
New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc. Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results.
8 Reasons Your Business Should Use Eco-Friendly Shipping Mailers!
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 11, 2022
The parcel is usually exposed to harsh weather changes during transportation, which may cause significant damage. Since they’re wrapped with organic materials, the risk of microplastic and chemical contamination can be eliminated. However, many product packaging manufacturers now offer reasonably priced eco-friendly options.
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[INFOGRAPHIC] Super Bowl of Manufacturing: Wash. vs. Mass.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 30, 2015
New England, especially Massachusetts, has a long history of manufacturing that has evolved from clothing and shoes to electronics and chemical products — with good wages to show for it. As you know by now, we love bringing you interesting infographics and information around manufacturing. Infographics Manufacturing'
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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations
ThroughPut
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. In the current political climate, U.S.
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