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[INFOGRAPHIC] Manufacturing Innovation Hubs Revitalize American Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Under the guidance of the Department of Commerce/NIST , they developed an infrastructure with dedicated funding to rebuild our manufacturing sector. manufacturing.” Below is an overview of this program.

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Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins

The Logistics of Logistics

Jim is the Founder and Chairman of Tompkins International, a company that helps clients achieve supply chain excellence and profitable growth. His 40-plus years as CEO of Tompkins International and his focus on helping companies achieve profitable growth give him an insider’s view into what makes great companies even better.

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New Report Unveils Top 5 Transportation Issues Expected in 2014

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC — Shippers and carriers this year can expect to see many new trends related to transportation, as well as a continuation of several critical challenges from 2013. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/tompkins-international. Chris Ferrell, Director Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. CONTACT: Barbara Adams.

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Nashville to Host 2014 Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, and NASHVILLE, TN. The August 25-27 event will help companies focus their efforts on the right initiatives. Jim Tompkins, CEO of Tompkins International, will also deliver a groundbreaking keynote speech on how the expanding e-commerce marketplace company Alibaba will affect today’s U.S. businesses.

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Tompkins International and One Network Webcast: Explore Taking Supply Chain Visibility to New Heights

Tompkins Blog

Vendors and analyst firms have spent millions of dollars promoting the idea that control towers are the next big technology for today’s manufacturers and retailers—but are they correct?”. According to experts, many companies are wondering whether control tower technology systems are worth all the ‘hype.’. About One Network Enterprises.

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New Survey Says Alignment of Supply Chain and Business Strategies Is Critical to Success

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, April 15, 2014 — Is it important to connect your supply chain strategy with your business strategy? From a global view, survey participants from North America believe their supply chains are of greater value to their companies than do the rest of the world. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/tompkins-international.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. Export manufacturing starts moving away from ports. Companies can now own stakes in several transport modes, enabling the growth of intermodal carriers. Intermodal companies make car operations more flexible, especially for linking to other lines.

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