Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

The figure includes Panasonic’s purchase of the remaining 80 percent of shares in Blue Yonder for $5.6 The hub, to be located west of Plainfield in Clayton, is part of Apple’s plans to expand its distribution network and accelerate delivery times for US customers in Indiana and across the country.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 11, 2017

The outcome is expected to either significantly impact an existing automotive supplier network or prompt manufacturers and suppliers to move or begin operations. The Wall Street Journal reports that at least 11 states are in talks to land the manufacturing plant.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization. As noted in our January update, the manufacturer announced the news that the Chief Operating Officer had departed the company in December 2021.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 20, 2019

Patrick Murphy ( @PMurphy_Work ), partner and practice leader in cognitive manufacturing, at IBM, asserts, “The average factory produces more than a terabyte’s worth of information every day.”[2] That warehouse is a good analogy for how Murphy sees data collection in manufacturing. Big data and manufacturing.

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o9 Solutions

MARCH 15, 2021

Rupert, from the industrial manufacturing world and Steve from the finance operations standpoint have each experienced the power of digital technologies in dramatically improving productivity and efficiency of enterprise operations and it is a pleasure to welcome them into the team”. from Indiana University. “I Steve holds a B.S.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

While US manufacturing has been hit hard by nearly two decades of policy failures that have damaged its international competitiveness, it remains a vital part of the U.S. The US manufacturing sector employed 12 million workers in 2013, or about 8.8 On average, non-college-educated workers in manufacturing made 10.9 employment.

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Some states are limiting corporate access to renewable energy, making it difficult for manufacturers to meet energy goals. Yet many of these manufacturers now face a challenge in accessing the clean energy they want and need, due to state policies that limit corporate renewable energy procurement.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2014

is starting a multiyear overhaul of its North American operations, consolidating several units at new headquarters in Plano, Texas, that will house 4,000 employees now spread across separate marketing, manufacturing and finance locations. where Toyota’s North American manufacturing operations are now based, was too small, he said.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 14, 2019

Truck manufactures reap spoils of robust economy. 310,000 Class 8 truck orders in 2018 marked the fourth strongest year for heavy duty truck purchases on record. "Every dollar invested in DERA generates a 13-fold return in health and economic benefits.". 2018 — I mean — wow!

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 5, 2015

Understanding the temperature of a package throughout transit provides significant value to customers seeking six sigma quality logistical processes, like food distributors and drug manufacturers. The forum, an annual event at Kelley in its third year, joins analytics and thought leaders from various industries and firms, including C.H.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs. manufacturing facility in 2014.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.

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RFgen

MAY 7, 2025

Increased Focus on Transparency and End-to-End Visibility Global manufacturers now sign contracts contingent on full traceability of raw materials through final delivery. One RFgen customer in Indiana secured a global OEM deal only after demonstrating real-time tracking across their shop floor.

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RFgen

MAY 7, 2025

Increased Focus on Transparency and End-to-End Visibility Global manufacturers now sign contracts contingent on full traceability of raw materials through final delivery. One RFgen customer in Indiana secured a global OEM deal only after demonstrating real-time tracking across their shop floor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 24, 2022

Members can enjoy this benefit year-round by scanning their Amazon app at the register or purchasing with a credit card that’s registered to their Prime account. In 2020, the startup said it had partnered with tractor-trailer manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America to add on-vehicle fleet management software to its trucks.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 27, 2015

How Can USMTO Reports Help Drive Manufacturing Sales and your Bottom Line? The United States Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) data report is compiled monthly by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Who is Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)? What is the USMTO Data Report?

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 27, 2020

But the USDA said its planned $3 billion purchase of fresh produce, dairy and meat should help stabilize prices. The government will work with food distributors to provide the purchased products to food banks, community and faith-based organizations and other nonprofits serving the needy. Beef sales were up 91 percent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2021

Walmart drops $35 minimum purchase for 2-hour delivery. Part of the reason for the new timeframe is the partnership announced by Merck and Johnson & Johnson to manufacture the vaccine. Lawmakers have also urged the White House to pressure chip manufacturers to boost the auto chip supply. Descarets acquires QuestaWeb.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 23, 2025

In early March, Supply Chain Matters highlighted an announced $27 billion investment from Eli Lilly, billed by this producer as the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing investment in U.S. sourcing announcements from major industry players are laudable in efforts to supplement U.S. Roches $50 Billion U.S.

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QAD

APRIL 1, 2025

At the same time, incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and semiconductor policies are reshaping manufacturing priorities, encouraging onshore production of critical components such as batteries and chips. makes sense in the short term, as evidenced by their recent decision to move Civic production from Mexico to Indiana.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2022

Chip shortage forces GM to pause production at Indiana plant. Originally, the postal service said it would purchase 165,000 next-generation mail trucks, only 10 percent of which will be battery-electric vehicles. The question remains whether USPS will continue to purchase EVs. US eases tariffs on UK steel and aluminum.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2025

This decision will bring back 1,500 UAW-represented workers to Belvidere and includes investments in Toledo, Ohio, and Kokomo, Indiana. manufacturing footprint and provide stability for its workforce. This move underscores Trumps commitment to promoting traditional energy sources and revising clean energy initiatives.

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