Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2021

When it comes to distribution, primary distribution involves getting big bulk deliveries by pipeline and truck to their manufacturing sites. Secondary distribution involves using their trucks to deliver propane from their manufacturing and intermediate storage facilities to the customer.

Forecasting 168

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

In addition, several agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require unique device identifiers (UDI) usually in the form of barcodes to contain information such as manufactured date and lot number to provide traceability. Check out the graphic to the right to see an example of a barcode grading report. Massachusetts.

Rhode Island 65

Rhode Island Supply Chain Design Software District of Columbia Supply Chain Design 65

Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

Instead of trying to cut costs silo by silo, these companies take an integrated view of operations (product design, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain management). The prize is huge for manufacturers that get it right. Manufacturing in-house can reduce exposure to overseas suppliers in the face of a trade war.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

This is also another example of how the lines between 3PLs and technology companies continue to blur. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Orders are typically placed by different factions within a single facility, and fulfilled by multiple manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. For instance, BJC Healthcare, a 12-hospital system operating in Missouri and Illinois, installed a solution including more than 70 smart cabinets in a pilot project at one of its hospitals.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. For example, winter conditions tend to make freight shipping more expensive. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. This is due to Missouri’s centralized location within the United States.

Shipping 40

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. For example, winter conditions tend to make freight shipping more expensive. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. This is due to Missouri’s centralized location within the United States.

Shipping 40

Shipping Freight Rhode Island South Dakota 40