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Enabling Supply Chain Flexibility: Two Important (But Often Overlooked) Factors

Talking Logistics

That was the central question Matt Castle, Director of Air Freight Services at C.H. In light of these risks, developing a flexible supply chain is the best strategy for success, but what does that mean exactly and how can companies get there? Robinson , and I addressed in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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New download: SCM Map Europe 2014-2015

Supply Chain Movement

However, the main growth in freight flows lies on the periphery of Europe and the Middle East is also continuing to develop, both for domestic supply and for distribution to Africa. In Belgium, the Ford factory in Genk will soon close for good, as will the Heinz manufacturing facility in Turnhout. Not all bad news.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The End of Made In China Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

The phrase “Made in China” embodies cheap labor, the outsourcing of American manufacturing jobs, and China’s transformation into one of the world’s economic superpowers. However, it seems the end of the Made in China manufacturing era may be in sight. 3D Printing Aiding in the End of Made in China Manufacturing.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 27-31, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Nulogy & GENCO Announce Production Command Center for Manufacturing & Packaging Suppliers. Amazon Opens 3 Logistics Centers in Poland (ABC News). FedEx Freight Reports Teamsters Withdraw Petition at North Harrisburg Facility. Twitter and IBM Form Global Partnership to Transform Enterprise Decisions. Con-way Inc.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Full-to-bursting warehouses means fewer orders for manufacturers, which translates into lower levels of business activity and, ultimately, weaker growth. The Port of Kahului is fully operational, and interisland freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug.

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The Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts from 2014

GlobalTranz

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014. As each year comes to a close, we all look back on the year that was in reflection.

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E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network

E2open

E2open and INTTRA will join efforts to strengthen the connections and streamline the information flow between manufacturers, suppliers, shipping service providers, ocean carriers and all the participants in global trade.