Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. While Amazon has rolled out its own digital freight matching marketplace named Amazon Freight, the company is always looking at new opportunities in this area. Final Thought.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In his 2017 annual shareholder letter , Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). Source: Amazon.com. And As For Global Freight….

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range. Airport Hubs: Number: One airport hub is under construction in Kentucky.

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

In addition to labor costs, cheaper energy sources have become available with the recent boom in shale gas and oil. The company has also moved manufacturing of washing machines, refrigerators, and water heaters from China to Kentucky. Manufacturing technology is improving in the U.S., allowing for more automation and higher efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 27, 2015

They communicate the importance of policies and programs that encourage research, innovation , and the development of educational initiatives to create future manufacturing technologists. Sources: The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) [link]. What is the USMTO Data Report?

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GTG Technology Group

JANUARY 27, 2016

This year, the grant program focused on projects that considered the future of transportation, making the nation’s roads safer and more innovative. Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin are included in the grant. The project will improve driver safety and rail freight efficiency.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

As global supply chains start the long process of recovery, supply chain management is in the spotlight, and new best practices and innovative strategies are emerging as supply chain leaders aim to reduce risk in an uncertain future. “Think beyond your four walls to how you can better collaborate and innovate with your suppliers.

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