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This Week in Logistics News (March 25-29, 2019)

Talking Logistics

Speaking of learning, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Will Truckers Trade Futures? A New Market Seeks to Draw Freight Bets (WSJ – sub. A New Market Seeks to Draw Freight Bets (WSJ – sub. You learn something new every day. For Power Tools Sold In Iran.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Manufacturing Innovation Hubs Revitalize American Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

supply chain. The new state-of-the-art facility for digital manufacturing and design will develop and innovate the manufacturing tools and processes needed to streamline and maintain a networked supply chain. supply chain, and reduce acquisition costs.”. Location: Raleigh, NC. Website: [link].

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. New Study: 70% of Executives have started Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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Challenges and possible solutions for local seafood supply chains

Supply Chain View from the Field

Both pointed out some critical points that are indeed challenges for the seafood supply chain in North Carolina, as well as some avenues to explore that may drive solutions. This disrupted seafood supply. This is an established supply chain, and they know each other and talk to one another – and do not give up that information.

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Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report: Issue, January 2013

Tompkins Blog

Supply Chain Risk in China: Focus on. Supply chain executives in the US and Europe nervously listen to news out of Asia about factory fires, typhoons and labor disputes. impacts on their supply chains, they think through their contingency plans and wish they had more visibility. January 2014. Assess risks.

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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

Kanban Logistics

It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as two inland ports. According to Governor Roy Cooper , “Our talented, educated workers are the foundation of our economic success.”

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

These specialized inbound services include JIT delivery, kitting, packaging, VMI and other services that are essential to keeping manufacturing supply chains in motion. Quicker transportation times result in lower freight costs. Advantages of distribution centers in North Carolina. consumers over-the-road within 1 business day.