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A New Red Wagon?

Supply Chain Shaman

I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. Last week, I spent time with large chemical companies engrossed in this discussion. Let’s take a look at the world of the chemical manufacturer. Acquisitions drove DOW Chemical’s wide swings. ” The mountain expression is a warning. Amazon bought Whole Foods.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Mexico trade.

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Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China?

Logistics Bureau

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Most of all, however, it will require a change in the Australian consumer’s thinking and buying patterns. Government policy.

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Food Grade Warehouse

3PL Insights

Therefore, maintaining a freezing temperature point in the storage and shipping process is critical. That is why food products are shipped using the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method. Traps, chemicals and regular inspection by personnel is required. These warehouses must maintain a constant freezing temperature. Building Upkeep.

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Doing Business in Portugal

QAD

state of Virginia. It also manufactures wood and cork products, paper and pulp, chemicals, fuels, lubricants, automobiles and parts, base metals, minerals, porcelain and ceramics, glassware, technology and telecommunications equipment, dairy products, wine, ships, plastics and optics. . Manufacturing in Portugal.