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Doing Business in Germany

QAD

Germany is the largest economy in the EU, and it’s the second most populous country. After WWII, Germany was divided into two sectors, the FRG (West Germany) and the GDR (East Germany). Germany adopted the Euro in 1999. Manufacturing in Germany. Industrial production is growing at about 3.3%

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Which truck should be used for transportation? Look at the big picture.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. The impact? But it’s no formula for long-term success, and not every shipper can afford it. Digital transformation is the formula.

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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed. However, imports of industrial supplies appear to be declining. The HCOB Germany PMI , which registered 39.6 However, regional differences are notable.

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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy. I was unaware of Ukraine’s prominent air transport presence. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: Differences and Changes for Manufacturers

OptiProERP

We live in an era where it is hard to imagine the manufacturing industry without robots, sensors, and computer-enabled software systems. But, before discussing the fifth industrial revolution, let’s brush up on the fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0. Powered by the Industrial Internet of Things, Industry 4.0

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Transportation and Sustainability: How Can They Work Together?

BlueYonder

Recently, Ronald van Dodewaard , Vice President Logistics at Outokumpu shared his thoughts on the company’s work with integrating sustainability into their transportation functions, including how Blue Yonder’s Transportation Management System (TMS) has enabled them to develop a more environmentally-friendly transportation program.