Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. As Steve Banker wrote about in last week’s news roundup, the worldwide shortage of semiconductors is expected to last through the first quarter of 2023 at a minimum according to the electronics supply chain analysis firm Supplyframe.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

While consumer products manufacturers previously led the way for sustainable manufacturing practices, a growing number of manufacturers in other sectors are treating sustainability as an important operational objective to increase global competitiveness. The Sustainability Movement in Business and Manufacturing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

Max focuses on making AI more useful in real-world applications, especially in the manufacturing supply chain and industrial industry. Versace is now focused on making AI more applicable and useful in real-world applications, specifically in the manufacturing and industrial industry. About Max Versace.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Jonathan is the Vice President Of Business Development at Orderful , a complete cloud EDI platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies. Jonathan earned a Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Government at SUNY Geneseo. Jonathan Kish and Joe Lynch discuss a modern approach to EDI. About Orderful.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Automotive suppliers regularly receive Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) demand signals from car manufacturers. These EDIs keep auto makers informed as to the required quantities of components that need to be manufactured in the coming five days, as well as giving them visibility on long term forecasting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

The UFLPA prohibits goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in Xinjiang from entering the U.S. But electronics; industrial and manufactured; and apparel, footwear, and textiles make up the bulk of products detained. Of these, 2,583 were denied entry into the US.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 13, 2018

Though we don’t typically consider the production background of the electronics we buy, it might come as a shock to know many of these devices are created in environments where exploitive labor practices are unfortunately commonplace across the supply chain. Why is it that electronics companies struggle when it comes to human rights?

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Unleashed

JUNE 15, 2021

Contract manufacturing is when a business outsources certain manufacturing requirements to another. It is often used by major companies requiring the mass production of goods that find it more financially viable to outsource the manufacturing. Who uses contract manufacturing? How does contract manufacturing work?

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

A new report assesses the importance of 37 materials to these industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks. The report assesses the importance of 37 materials to the automotive and electronics industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks for those materials at industry levels.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, October reporting data reinforces global-wide contraction levels in production and new orders, along with manufacturing recession conditions now acknowledged for Europe.

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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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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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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A published report by The Wall Street Journal this week indicates that both Apple , and contract manufacturer Foxconn are: Getting Caught in Taiwan Tensions With iPhone Supplier Probes. Our readers may recall that Foxconn is a designated manufacturer to build the next models for premium U.S. based EV automaker Fisker.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Part of this drive toward more interest in analytics in distribution and manufacturing comes from the ability of analytics to reduce inefficiencies dramatically and increase productivity in both physical and virtual sales environments. How Are Analytics in Distribution and Manufacturing Being Used?

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 13, 2023

New manufacturing data reveals the small to medium manufacturing sector remains in recovery mode, with global performance largely mapping to local economic conditions. New Zealand manufacturing, meanwhile, is at an historic inflection point, with stagnant performance in multiple sectors.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics are used in numerous spheres and industries for different purposes and provide great benefits for businesses, governments, cities, factories, and individuals. Robotics Robotics is a discipline under computer science, which also involves engineering, electronics, and computing.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2015

There’s more involved in successfully reshoring a foreign manufacturing operation back to the U.S. Reshoring is a hot topic in manufacturing. These “Bring Manufacturing Back” initiatives have many moving parts and require careful planning and execution and very skillful project management. than simple cost comparisons.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Major semiconductor customers and industry manufacturers, undertaking their own supply network resiliency evaluations, continue to elect to diversify fab production presence across major product demand regions. He reportedly added that the consumer electronics giant will likely expand its supply of semiconductor chips from Europe as well.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this blog, we look at the “deemed export” laws of the United States and what the restrictions mean for manufacturers and universities. Manufacturers, exporters and any commercial entity that ships goods internationally must abide by export regulations. What is a Deemed Export? These goods are also subject to deemed export laws.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2023

TSMC to Construct its First European Chip Fabrication Facility Industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) announced this week that the Taiwan based producer will construct its first European based chip facility that will be located in Germany. The fab will be operated by TSMC.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

In early April 2022, economists at Goldman Sachs indicated that supply chain resilience was a top-of-mind topic for manufacturers and retailers and observed that three main strategies were being undertaken. This week features added evidence specifically in the high tech and consumer electronics supply networks segment.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Businesses sometimes see government regulations for manufacturing and inventory management as an obstacle to success. Additional government rules may seem more like limits than guidelines. There are advantages offered by following government regulations outside of the obvious ability to keep doing business, however.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Businesses sometimes see government regulations for manufacturing and inventory management as an obstacle to success. Additional government rules may seem more like limits than guidelines. There are advantages offered by following government regulations outside of the obvious ability to keep doing business, however.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. So, how can manufacturers respond to these challenges?

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. These advantages give the country an edge over, say, China and Brazil. Branching Out.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Yesterday, in grand opening ceremonies, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and German government officials celebrated the event which included the handover delivery of an initial 30 Tesla Model Y performance vehicles costing a reported 63,990 euros to select European customers. This week marks the formal opening of U.S. All rights reserved. .

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Manufacturers use data collection devices to tell real pharmaceutical products from fakes. Medical manufactures that create products meeting consistent standards of quality can get lost in the available options. Many product manufacturers have to worry about counterfeiters trying to profit from their names. Global Supply Chain.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Manufacturers use data collection devices to tell real pharmaceutical products from fakes. Medical manufactures that create products meeting consistent standards of quality can get lost in the available options. Many product manufacturers have to worry about counterfeiters trying to profit from their names. Global Supply Chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries. It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place. A Complex Supply Chain.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And then a different but still ideal network for the following order – ideal in the sense of the optimal balance of cost, speed, risk mitigation, growth, customer satisfaction and meeting environmental, social and governance commitments. Manufacturing Analysis: Optimize the total landed costs of production decisions.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

So for the last decade the Procurement teams have been pushing the ‘No-PO, No Pay’ mantra, it’s now even ‘Government Policy’. Meanwhile, Governments (large & small) have seen the opportunity digital technology offers in the automation and policing of tax collection. or Accounting systems (e.g. or Accounting systems (e.g.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2023

In today’s digitalized world, manufacturers must keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology landscape to remain competitive, agile, and to protect their electronic assets such as data. This is particularly crucial when it comes to enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Older, unsupported solutions simply can’t keep up.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Manufacturing in Germany. Typical manufacturing products made in Germany include machinery, vehicles, machine tools, electronics, food and beverages, textiles and shipbuilding. The manufacturing sector invested 53.4 Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. The country has a total area of 357,022 sq.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 7, 2020

And when you order something on line you can electronically track the movement of your items until they arrive at your doorstep. Electronic sensors, GPS, and online cameras can track goods as they move through manufacturing facilities and distribution centres and retail channels. And that same visibility is available for goods.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. The overriding reason for this China-dependence is the cost factor, and weaning manufacturing away from that country comes at a hefty price. Alternative Manufacturing Hubs: Asia’s Promise.

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