The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. These advantages give the country an edge over, say, China and Brazil. Branching Out.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

It turned Mexico into a manufacturing country. There are benefits of speed to market and efficiencies in having regional manufacturing centers close to home markets, which sometimes get overlooked. How is government going to measure, track and control this? “A government is pushing this issue within the new agreement.

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AB&R

APRIL 29, 2022

Labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays are throwing off the supply chain’s delicate balance. relies heavily on China for manufacturing of components and finished goods. China is facing a labor shortage in the manufacturing sector. This means that China is understaffed in manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. or North America presence. Some Broader Context.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? The North American Auto Industry. of the material used to make the vehicle produced in North America. Also, if you want to learn more about tariffs and shipping between countries, be sure to read our blog on “ Foreign Trade Zone Advantages. ”.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Global Shipping. The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia. Shipping Transit Timeliness. The Flexport Ocean Timeliness Indicator tracks average ocean container shipping transit times. per 40-foot container.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their supply, contract packaging and distribution partners are under constant pressure to comply with government requirements while maintaining high standards for patient safety, product quality and innovation. What are the Two Parts of the Drug Quality and Security Act?

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

companies were offshoring their manufacturing to countries with less restrictions and cheaper labor. But now manufacturing overseas presents risks to companies; many of which are sure to have a severe impact to the bottom line. When the government forced many retailers to shut down, people turned to ecommerce. For decades, U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2018

After a strong finish in 2017, flatbed demand has continued to soar in 2018 resulting in historic supply and demand imbalances across North America. Flatbed shipping is known for its cyclical and seasonal trends, fragmented marketplace and carrier demographics, and variability in demand. Manufacturing and automotive industry.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

Facing Falling Demand, FedEx Cuts Sunday Delivery Service In a concession to the realities of weakening demand for parcel shipping, delivery giant FedEx has announced plans to further cut Sunday delivery service. A short while later, and shippers are beginning to worry about the effect of the Chinese government’s sudden policy shift.

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RFgen

AUGUST 18, 2021

Outside stressors like global demand deflation, labor shortages, and increased government regulations also mean tight margins for many. Companies in the automotive industry can’t afford to waste money rush shipping out-of-stock or lost inventory parts or letting parts sit unused on the shelf. Improved customer service.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Since 2004 the city of Wuhan, at the center of the outbreak and in lockdown since January 23, has been a focal point of the Rise of Central China Plan, making it one of the country’s key inland hubs for advanced manufacturing. Similar warnings have been issued by leading German auto manufacturers such as BMW. . Pharmaceuticals.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). AWS revenues grew 49 percent in Q1 2015 compared to Q1 2014, while the rest of its North America business grew 22 percent. billion by the end of this year.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 4, 2016

Driven by consumers and their growing demands, governments are taking heed and moving plans into action when it comes to protecting the environment and ensuring businesses are doing their part. Heat stress can cause dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and even death in some cases death.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 9, 2021

The surge in post-pandemic spending and travel is unprecedented, and has caught many airlines and manufacturers by surprise. This was soon forgotten by most people… unless you are a buyer of resins, packaging material, and other inputs into manufactured products. This is due to the lack of demand for these products in Asia.

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to individual and household spending, supply chain managers at CPG manufacturers around the country have recently brought additional safety stock into their networks to mitigate any potential future issues with supply. If the government were to approach this route, it would likely loosen capacity and bring some relief to shippers.

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2017

Transport News INTL has just selected Freightera as “Best Online Freight Marketplace – North America” in their Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2017! Looking ahead, Freightera is rapidly expanding in North America in 2017. We caught up with Eric Beckwitt to find out more.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Flexibility, in particular in manufacturing, is an important skill that when implemented well can produce long term efficiencies and robustness to the supply chain.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Is it because some of the biggest parts are being shipped from another manufacturing location? The Indian government is also investing in driver training. Governments themselves are trying to come up with solutions. The Chinese government is looking at logistics in its broadest format.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

, in a blog post ahead of his visit to Made in USA manufacturer, UCAN Zippers USA. Josh has graciously agreed to give away, for free, to 25 winners a digital copy of his documentary, as a way for Cerasis and Josh to celebrate manufacturers during this Manufacturing Day period! What is Manufacturing Day 2015?

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Seven ways companies, consumers, and the government are responding. This made it incredibly difficult for manufacturers to accurately gauge the market size for production. According to the CDC, manufacturers report it isn’t currently possible to produce sterile powdered infant formula. A Limited Number of Formula Manufacturers.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike. Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version. Facilities Management. Media Type. Privacy Settings.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Just a few years ago, sustainability in manufacturing was seen as a nice-to-have. Today, sustainable manufacturing is becoming a critical factor in a manufacturer’s ability to compete and maximize profitability. Gartner is quick to note that it is not practical for manufacturers to adopt all possible sustainability measures.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

The Normalcy Index calculated weekly by the Economist projects that North America is 67% of the way back to normalcy from COVID, but globally, it is lower at 50% with many flare-ups. The Port of Shenzhen –a central manufacturing and export hub including the Yantian terminal that handles 25% of all U.S. A Need to Rethink Work.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 28, 2018

Of the nearly 73,000 manufacturing firms in the United States that exported in 2015, more than 70,000 (or 96.4 percent) were categorized as small or medium-sized manufacturers, of which more than 44,000 (or nearly 61 percent) were manufacturers with fewer than 100 employees. than is required to ship a $7 product from the U.S.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

According to GEP, the April numbers show that while global demand for raw materials, commodities, and components remains subdued, it is much improved from the trough in December 2022, indicating some stability in the face of consistently high interest rates and a global manufacturing sector under intense pressure. That said, U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

International shipping industry article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Choi. Even during the epidemic, the shipping industry’s significance in the value chain and the transportation of resources and goods worldwide was emphasized, probably most prominently. The Shipping Industry During Pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2023

The Teamsters represent about 340,000 UPS employees, more than half of the company’s workforce in the largest private-sector contract in North America. The fulfillment space of these sites is designed to expand access to the retailer’s next- or two-day shipping. But a yes vote does not mean a strike is imminent.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Originally native to Asia, the BMSB was accidentally imported to North America in the late 1990s, and to some European countries after 2000. To assist importers, MPI has developed a new manufactures declaration template to replace the five pre-existing templates from last season. What is the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility, healthcare and other industrial application markets. Fabricio Saraiva Moreira, Operational Excellence Director for Latin America, was willing to discuss their success in reducing carbon emissions in Latin America.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 21, 2019

trade war, and the trade conflict between Japan-Korea all impact today’s shipping market. Robinson’s coverage of these and other disruptions has focused on what it means for companies shipping into North America. Top inbound shipping challenges into China. Geopolitical uncertainties such as Brexit, the China-U.S.

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RFgen

AUGUST 10, 2023

As an alternative to WMS, mobile barcoding is architected for security and is a principal solution in helping to ensure compliance with government and industry regulations. You may also like: Schwing America: Global manufacturer of construction equipment replaces aging software, gains mobile barcoding and advanced warehouse capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Staten Island workers could challenge the company’s current labor model, which is the backbone of its Prime two-day shipping promise. And new data suggests Mexican suppliers are gaining ground as manufacturers reset their supply chains amid growing global disruptions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

By improving coordination and management of suppliers, which includes manufacturers, logistics providers and even customers across vast geographies, resilient supply chains minimised the ripples of shocks and disruptions. Changing Customer Demand and Expectations. Businesses must focus on ROI when making decisions on which direction to take.

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Freightera

MAY 4, 2017

Freightera’s Go Green option now allows shippers to choose freight quotes by lower emission, in addition to price and shipping time. Freightera Logistics’ award-winning online freight marketplace has partnered with Natural Resources Canada’s SmartWay program, to help create the North American Low Emission Freight Marketplace.

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