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Manufacturing Inventory Management: The Manufacturer’s Guide

Unleashed

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

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Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention

Logistics Viewpoints

Since the systems affected were controlling the flow of vessels and freight around the world, these can be classified as OT-level supervisory type systems. More standards and guidelines are being developed specifically for maritime and port sector cybersecurity. Should we call the Maersk attack an OT-level attack or an IT-level attack?

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Contingency Planning Amid a Potential Rail Strike

QAD

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. Manufacturers and processors know that the supply chain remains battered and fragile. According to a recent Bloomberg article , trains move about 28% of total U.S.

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Digital Megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Manufacturers and suppliers who ensure timely visibility of actual demand and clear communication across supply chains have been at an added advantage during these trying times. In other manufacturing sectors like the semiconductor industry, labour shortages due to movement restrictions led to supply chain disruptions worldwide.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Biden administration is refining rules aimed at keeping advanced chips and manufacturing gear out of China, seeking to close loopholes that might help its geopolitical rival gain cutting-edge technologies. The move will set new guidelines for companies like Nvidia Corp., September imports, at 2.54 million TEU tally.

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Visions of the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets

QAD

At the heart of our visions as “supply chain prophets” are 24 essential supply chain processes for improvement, developed using our over 70 years of combined automotive manufacturing, quality and supply chain expertise. Manufacturers should view the supply chain as a profit driver. Becoming Supply Chain Focused. Final Thoughts.