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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward

GlobalTranz

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.

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Doing Business in Turkey

QAD

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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Reflections, Thank-you(s) and Rethinking the Future

Supply Chain Shaman

Localized manufacturing. Shipment and manufacturing of the unit of one. As growth slowed post 2007 recession, companies fought back. There was a large industry pull of technology providers, consultants and business leaders pushing the belief that the best-run companies had great ERP systems. A Gift from the Audience.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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Tarik Toprak: “Growth brings its own challenges.”

Supply Chain Movement

Tarik Toprak, supply chain manager for the Ferrero Group Turkey, explains the challenges of starting-up a new factory, doing business in a non-EU country and maintaining the mission of producing high quality, fresh products while upholding the company’s social and environmental values. Which supply chain challenges keep you awake at night?

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How the Bakken Oil Boom Impacts U.S. Supply Chains

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The oil and gas industry impacts freight transportation in four significant areas: Diesel Prices. A neighbor of mine’s relative was recruited to the Bakken to help develop manufactured home communities. Companies that never had orders to North Dakota now have consistent lanes, regardless of product.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Many sectors are affected by droughts, including agriculture, energy, water, utilities, and manufacturing. These conditions could potentially impact supply chain logistics and transportation by sea, air, and land. What can your company do to become more resilient to climate change?