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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

Molex LLC offers more than 100,000 products across a variety of industries. Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. It is part of Koch Industries. Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). The Molex Supply Chain.

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Mass Customisation: What It Is and How Companies Are Using It

Unleashed

Mass customisation is used in a variety of industries – from consumer goods to finance and software Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in mass customisation Some companies are also turning to additive manufacturing – aka 3D printing – to cut some of the costs of switching to mass customisation.

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Shipping Prospects Heat Up in the Arctic

Elementum

In an ironic twist, melting ice caps and rising sea levels may translate to new business opportunities and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping industry. Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. The Competition Heats Up.

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Shipping Prospects Heat Up in the Arctic

Elementum

In an ironic twist, melting ice caps and rising sea levels may translate to new business opportunities and reduced greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping industry. Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. The Competition Heats Up.

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How To Make Your Ecommerce Eco-Friendly

ShipBob

All aspects of ecommerce can negatively impact the planet — from the product itself to how it is packaged and shipped. Here are the facts: Each year in the US alone, enough cardboard is used in shipped packages that equates to over 1 billion trees (excludes plastic and other forms of packaging). Offer carbon offsets for shipping.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. A further 9% thought this was a positive move as it would simplify the fragmented industry. Guadeloupe.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. A further 9% thought this was a positive move as it would simplify the fragmented industry. Guadeloupe.