4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Transcript.

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Manufacturing Material Savings Just-in-Time Detroit 130

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Wal-Mart seeks to tether small stores to big ones ( The Detroit News ). Free-Shipping Offers Abound This Holiday Season, According To Shop.Org. Onshoring: Manufacturers capitalise on goods ‘made in the USA’ ( Financial Times ). Decaying Bridges, Highways Raise Costs for Truckers, Manufacturers ( Wall Street Journal ).

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

When Henry Ford launched his Rogue manufacturing complex near the city of Detroit at the beginning of the 20th century it was a manufacturing marvel. In the 1950s organizations like Toyota popularized strategies like  Lean Manufacturing  and  Kaizen to helo optimize these expanding ecosytems.

Network Optimization 71

Network Optimization Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 71

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. Build relationships with your 3PL for capacity and alternative shipping solutions. The pandemic highlighted the interdependent nature of today’s supply chains.

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BlueYonder

MAY 1, 2025

For example, aluminum raw material is cast into a piston in Canada, then shipped to Detroit for machining incurring a 25% tariff based on the piston’s value. production of alternative models, or halting vehicle manufacturing for the U.S. Today, Auto OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers navigate increasingly complex tariff scenarios.

Just-in-Time 52

Just-in-Time Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 52

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The protests—especially the blockade of the Detroit-Windsor border crossing—have caused delays and bottlenecks in production across the automotive industry in the U.S. While the Detroit-Windsor crossing was opened Monday morning (February 14), blockades continued to disrupt crossings in Manitoba and Alberta. and Canada.

Detroit 62

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

It’s no secret that putting all of your eggs in one basket probably isn’t the best idea, but that’s exactly what manufacturers around the world have been doing for years in offshoring production to China. That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Season 1 of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast is a wrap and Cathy Fisher of Quistem , Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I couldn’t be more proud. Good relationships with suppliers or contract manufacturers is key for mass production and then there’s buy-in from the automotive industry to consider.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

These enterprises are no longer reliant on the Suez Canal route for shipping freight on Post-Panamax container vessels to the United States. As described in my previous blog post , the enlarged Panama Canal can handle container ships up to 13,000 TEUs in size. Is your supply chain make-to-order, make-to-stock, or both?

Panama 48

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

Blue Yonder and Microsoft co-hosted the annual Blue Yonder Automotive Connect event in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together 67 supply chain practitioners from 15 companies in the Automotive OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket sectors.

Automotive 52

Automotive Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 52

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Is it because some of the biggest parts are being shipped from another manufacturing location? Yiakoumi: Our conference in Detroit in September had a very positive feel and there was a lot about the continuing growth in North America and what it means for the supply chain.

Automotive 61

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3PL Insights

MARCH 3, 2023

This is why manufacturers, retailers, and e-tailers in a variety of industries are partnering with 3PLs to meet their requirements for value-added services. Due to the constantly changing consumer demands, a ripple effect is experienced throughout the supply chain, resulting in a greater demand for more robust value-added services from 3PLs.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Just a few years ago, sustainability in manufacturing was seen as a nice-to-have. Today, sustainable manufacturing is becoming a critical factor in a manufacturer’s ability to compete and maximize profitability. Gartner is quick to note that it is not practical for manufacturers to adopt all possible sustainability measures.

Manufacturing Procurement 64

Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Material Savings Resource Reduction 64

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2023

The fulfillment center is the second of four next-generation facilities that aim to bring the powerful combination of people, technology and machine learning together to achieve faster shipping and delivery, while increasing Walmart.com order fulfillment capacity. population with its service. supplier capability and capacity.

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Michigan has become a leader in attracting new battery manufacturing deals. Battery manufacturers are rushing to establish production in Michigan over the next few years. Gotion is a Chinese battery manufacturer that will be investing $2.36 Other Manufacturers. The Gotion Deal. The ONE Deal. Connect with an expert today.

Michigan 52

Michigan Manufacturing Material Savings Automotive 52

3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

LePage’s is a manufacturer and distributor based out of Toronto, Ontario. They are one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of these products in the US, with customers such as Wal-Mart, Office Depot and Family Dollar. Products are manufactured in China, Canada and the US.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 23, 2021

With so many companies offering online shopping, it’s important to choose a partner that can get your product shipped fast and efficiently. Reverse logistics is returning a product from the end-user back to the supplier, manufacturer, or distributor. Here are considerations for selecting the right fulfillment partner.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 27, 2018

Aside from electricity, it could be argued the no greater 19th century invention shaped shipping in the United States of America more than the semi truck. So, where did the semi truck come from and how has it kept up with technology to evolve into the dominate force in shipping that it is today? to 28,000 lbs.

Cleveland 40

Cleveland Buyer Training San Francisco Just-in-Time 40

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Ocean’s biggest shipping lines are buying planes. Hasbro raising toy prices due to shipping costs. ” Earlier this week, Steve Banker and I published an article about the next revolution in 3D printing , looking at the role of additive manufacturing for large industrial products. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

manufacturing of essential items from milk jugs to mattresses. consumer and industrial goods, feeding into car parts used by Detroit and diapers sold by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Rail shipping has been constrained by train tracks damaged by flooding or still under water. ethylene capacity has been closed, according to PetroChemWire.

Chemicals 70

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Moller-Maersk A/S , the maritime shipping giant that has been diversifying into land transportation, is betting that driverless trucks will help make deliveries more reliable. Maersk is experimenting with driverless trucks at its shipping yard in Carson, California, and has partnered with Kodiak Robotics Inc.

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