Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

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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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Digital Freight Ecosystem. Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online. In the first part of this article , Dr. Schreiber observed that freight is still largely offline and examined why freight digitalization has been so complicated. . Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

With over 15 years of expertise, Jonathon leverages customer insights, market trends, and employee engagement to drive success. Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth. The Greenscreens.ai

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Consumer Goods.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog continues to highlight for readers specific global and regional supply chain indices that depict both trending production activity levels, as well as supply chain volatility. The authors point to the delivery time disruptions occurring in China , an increase in air freight costs from the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67 Steve works closely with leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics service providers, and technology firms. He is also the Founder and Co-Director of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that works on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. Going forward, it is vital that shippers analyze their freight spend and if required renegotiate their rates regularly to remain competitive.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. The takeaway for September was that global manufacturing activity officially fall below the 50.0 Logistics Managers Index.

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2021

For instance, a modern report for a manufacturer might display all the data about transportation providers as usable information, in a scorecard format. Factors such as on-time delivery, freight cost per unit shipped, and transit time are assigned metrics and weighted averages to help users determine how well carriers are performing overall.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. In turn, those costs may then fall to the manufacturer. The e-commerce side is increasing returns dramatically.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

According to the June report summary , the primary driver of the latest decline was the inventory metric, which reportedly contracted 6.5 Consequently, the warehousing capacity metric increased a reported 6.8 Both metrics contributed to the overall contraction in the LMI along with contracting price levels for transportation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. How do you define the metrics that matter?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. e-Book] The Digital Supply Chain: The Landscape, Trends, Types, and the Application in Supply Chain Management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our first post covered the Top 5 Freight Management blogs of 2016. e-Book] The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, & Freight Metrics & KPIs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For this reason, many businesses in the sector will need to invest in technology, research, and development to expand their capabilities and stay ahead of the manufacturing market. This seems to be the first trend that everyone picks up. The resulting trend of reshoring has emerged in part as an antidote to these issues.

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ShipBob

APRIL 26, 2023

It involves all the activities related to the sourcing and transportation of raw materials needed in the manufacturing process. Meanwhile, the downstream supply chain involves activities post the manufacturing process, which would mean getting the finished goods to the end consumer.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The trend towards more Electric Vehicles (EVs) and connected and autonomous vehicles increases complexities even further. Can we use premium freight? They have been able to improve their forecast accuracy in the aftermarket side, reduce inventory, and reduce premium freight. Can we get the supplies from an alternate source?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). From transportation management trends to creating a competitive logistical edge. 6 Transportation Management Trends for 2016. Read All 6 Transportation Management Trends Here.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2015

Two weeks ago the Bureau of Labor Statistics handed down some pretty dismal news for American manufacturing—news that was largely overshadowed by the façade of job growth numbers. Yes, American manufacturing is adding jobs. And that’s very dangerous, especially because that decline extends to the manufacturing sector.

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Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance. With an effective data program, you can measure your past execution and use predictive analytics in the logistics industry to make the best decisions about your freight. What is Logistics Data?

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Supply Chain News.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Adrian Gonzalez and Dan Dershem Talking Tech Trends.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

The study analyzed supply chain performance at manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout 2020. It illustrates the trends that plagued shippers throughout the past several quarters. That increase, when extrapolated to performance data for CPG manufacturers last year, would spell issues for even the largest shippers.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. The purpose, as stated on the NY Fed’s website, is to integrate “… transportation cost data and manufacturing indicators to provide a gauge of global supply chain condition.”.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 10, 2020

The service economy is showing signs of life , and data reported to the SupplyShift platform show supplier sentiments are trending in a positive direction. Reopen safely – Manufacturing still represents 11 percent of U.S. Made in India – If firms are looking to reduce their dependence on Chinese manufacturing, where will they turn?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 10, 2020

The service economy is showing signs of life , and data reported to the SupplyShift platform show supplier sentiments are trending in a positive direction. Reopen safely – Manufacturing still represents 11 percent of U.S. Made in India – If firms are looking to reduce their dependence on Chinese manufacturing, where will they turn?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. These branches also have characteristic trends. The cloud-based supply chain software can be customized to suit your industry, your transportation , freight-forwarding and warehousing specialty, import-export regulations.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? CPU is an alluring logistics option in which your customer picks up your freight for you. Forward-thinking brands are tracking crucial metrics to illuminate their supply chains and find control. Perform a network analysis.

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

5 supply chain technology trends to look out for. Here are the top five supply chain technology trends in the works that continue to evolve. trillion and $2 trillion in manufacturing and supply chain planning. How to Choose a 3PL for Your Ecommerce Business. Discover how to find the best mutual fit for your business.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions. Here’s an excerpt from the post I wrote: “The reason real-time freight visibility is a hot topic now is that with today’s technology it’s no longer accepted as a black hole,” said Adelson. “The Simply put, OTIF spells OPPORTUNITY for transportation technology providers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

not only described as a “ significant rate of contraction ,” but also the first time that this particular metric has reached such a low level. Noted was that one of the busiest times in freight logistics, the seasonal back-to-school retail stocking period, likely did not materialize. percentage points to an all-time low value of 27.9,

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From optimizing freight movements and controlling freight costs, to supply chain SKU transparency and optimal inventory management, the value proposition for global transportation management is substantial and significant. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time. A very recent survey of U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Sustainability is an often-discussed concept that can be a reliable source of differentiation for CPG manufacturers. In the meantime, one of the best ways for manufacturers to find fuel efficiency improvements and emission curbing opportunities is through route optimization. Finding Freight Consolidation Opportunities.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. Overcapacity in the global air freight market, increasing customer preference for lower-yielding shipping solutions, and a slowing U.S. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. This could indicate manufactures are expecting to reduce production and are, therefore, ordering fewer raw materials.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

logistics executive at manufacturing company. “I They can sign up for our email and follow us on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , YouTube , and iTunes to stay informed about upcoming episodes and to read our blog posts on industry trends and news. Optimizing Your Freight Spend Without Negotiation. I like that.

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Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

Andrew started in footwear manufacturing and fell in love with operations management. He then decided he wanted a career change and moved to pharmaceutical manufacturing in Australia. There was a huge impact on the global supply chain as far as air freight goes. The cloud is the big trend in software right now.

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