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

GlobalTranz

The current market trends indicate that the manufacturing industries are poised to reshore back to the United States in a big way. While this is bad news for oil producers, it is good news for US manufacturers who will see a significant fall in the cost of manufacturing and transportation. Drop in the price of crude oil.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Of course, what happens in the U.S. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend).

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Of course they need to be SMART. Transportation. Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Which ones to use?… … How many to use? Sadly it’s not such an easy question to answer. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time phased. Warehousing.

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