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New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015

Supply Chain Movement

In terms of distribution network optimisation, the same considerations apply as a few years ago. However, the main growth in freight flows lies on the periphery of Europe and the Middle East is also continuing to develop, both for domestic supply and for distribution to Africa. Not all bad news. Shifting south and east.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The End of Made In China Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

Knowing that 3D printers will fundamentally change distribution of plastics and other plastic-related materials, it is likely that the unilateral pouring of low-quality products from Asia to the West will end. You can download the entire study and the eBook now for FREE on your kindle at Amazon here.

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E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network

E2open

“In joining forces with E2open, a company that shares our values and understands the benefits of global business networks, we envision a single platform with accelerated innovation to connect, streamline, and operate all aspects of global manufacturing, logistics, and distribution, resulting in immediate benefits for all stakeholders.”.

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The Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts from 2014

GlobalTranz

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. The Rise of Distributed Manufacturing and 7 Advantages over Traditional Manufacturing: ‘Crowd’ is currently something that is very prominent?—?and

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

This is due in part to the chokepoints they cause in the flow of global freight as well as the fact that they give people access to resources and commercial activity more effectively. It makes it possible for Germany, Poland, the Baltic States, and Russia to participate in international maritime shipping.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Norfolk Island.