DAT Solutions

JULY 30, 2015

Jeff Tucker 's guest column in yesterday's Wall Street Journal pointed to the pivotal role of technology, including DAT Load Boards , in freight logistics today. Jeff has been a leader in freight logistics since 1992; he is president and CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide and Chairman of the Transportation Intermediaries Association.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

Major Earthquake Senior business, procurement, information technology or supply chain executives with the responsibility for the assessment and mitigation of business related risks can often contemplate various impactful risk events. Reportedly, United Microelectronics Corp , Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

Faced with economic uncertainties, transportation industry leaders are focused on building supply chain resiliency. No matter which way you look at it, 2023 is off to a challenging start for much of the transportation industry. Ultimately, clean data will provide the highest quality information to guide decision-making.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2024

Key Economic Indicator #3: Recession–Business Cycle Contraction As of December 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that a soft landing was in the making. Information is as of January 25, 2024.) With that, let’s turn to and analyze PMI-Manufacturing. Flash US Manufacturing Output Index. Flash US Manufacturing PMI.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight a series of fast-moving events that have involved Foxconn , a prime contract manufacturing service provider producing iPhones in China. . The Wall Street Journal has cited analyst data indicating that this facility produces at least half of iPhone production for Apple ’s customers.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. As supply chain logistics and transportation teams are keenly aware, rates peaked to more than $20,000 per container for both routes at this time last year.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

” • Transportation woes. However, even in areas unaffected by conflict, getting agricultural products to market has become more difficult thanks to rising transportation costs and port congestion. Transportation costs, which are bumping up food prices, are a particular concern for people living in poorer nations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply. That supports simplicity and wholeness of the shared information. A Better Scope Management. Feel no end of time!

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RFgen

JULY 11, 2016

Offshoring offers manufacturers many supply and labor benefits, but it can also present supply chain logistics management obstacles. Forbes explained how Mexico is currently undergoing manufacturing growth that makes the country an ideal candidate for production. auto manufacturing giant that wants to get into the hybrid game.

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RFgen

JULY 11, 2016

Offshoring offers manufacturers many supply and labor benefits, but it can also present supply chain logistics management obstacles. Forbes explained how Mexico is currently undergoing manufacturing growth that makes the country an ideal candidate for production. auto manufacturing giant that wants to get into the hybrid game.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 14, 2015

Today we bring you some digestible information around safety in the workplace. Our aim at Cerasis continues and will always be to provide the most important information to those in the manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and logistics industry. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Furthermore, you can prepare for the change by understanding what 3PLs can do to help attempt to maintain lower prices of transportation.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

In the information age, it’s difficult to hide things you would prefer to remain undiscovered. The article cites Dr. Darren Prokop, of the University of Anchorage Alaska, who explains supply chain visibility involves seeing “a particular activity with access to information at selected nodes.”

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Growing length of U.S.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

Supply Chain Management Review reports that data showed that 66 percent of the sites flagged as potentially impacted by a supply chain event were manufacturers, with only 12 percent identifying an alternative manufacturing site to meet customer needs in the event of primary manufacturing disruption.” Nationless companies.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2017

Modern, cloud-based analytics systems within transportation management systems ( TMSs ) have redefined how you strive for continuous improvement. Instead, automated analytics handle everything, presenting the user—you—with the information you need to improve visibility. Cassidy of the Journal of Commerce.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. The manufacturing industry leads all others in the volume of data it produces on a yearly basis. 15th, 2017 (PDF., no opt-in).

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Cassidy of the Journal of commerce (JOC) noted shippers were expecting a forthcoming slight capacity pinch, but that was before hurricane season arrived. Now, the shipping and transportation industry faces unprecedented capacity problems, and the upcoming ELD implementation deadline will exacerbate the issue.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. Cyber Insurance Becomes a Must for More Manufacturers (WSJ – sub. Source: Amazon patent.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

Today, an exclusive report published by The Wall Street Journal indicates that Panasonic Holdings , one of the primary electric battery suppliers to EV auto maker Tesla , is in discussions to build a third U.S. manufacturing facility somewhere in Oklahoma as well. based production facility. Paid subscription required).

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In reporting of the latest investment, The Wall Street Journal observed that the total investment represents Amazon’s largest investment in another company since its founding 30 years ago. The data is then compared with the existing warehouse management system (WMS) in order to foster real-time inventory accuracy and availability information.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Moreover, according to Dustin Braden of the Journal of Commerce (JOC) , the driver shortage is worsening in tandem. Strong Projections in Manufacturing Will Tighten Shipping Capacity Further. As the stock market continues to climb, the likelihood of increased manufacturing in the U.S. becomes more of the fact. Cassidy of JOC.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

In January, Supply Chain Matters highlighted an announcement from electric vehicle start-up Rivian Automotive disclosing plans to invest in a second volume manufacturing facility be located near Atlanta, Georgia with production operations being planned for 2024. EV Start-Up Rivian Encounters Order Fallout From a Price Hike Decision.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Banker asserts digital transformation involves filling in information black holes in the supply chain. He explains, “Filling in the information black holes that exist in most companies end to end supply chains would be a digital transformation project that is operating at a much higher level of maturity. Footnotes. [1]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Existing data and information might be incomplete and inaccurate, feedback from the team might be delayed. is beyond information technology and more about exploring what the customer wants. Put first things first. Industry 4.0

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

For example, planning, purchase order placement, manufacturing floor information logistics operations and beyond became essential variables in the goal of creating a more agile supply chain. Also, it bridged the divide between manufacturing operations and service (logistics) operations, explains Springer Link.

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MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Several factors caused these problems: Delays in fulfillment from Asian factories due to congestion in ports and other parts of the transportation system meant that many retailers got stuck with items that could not be sold because they missed their selling season. How did they find themselves in such a mess?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

You get on the M25 and before long you have a front seat view of the biggest transportation challenge facing companies in England and many other countries around the world: traffic congestion. UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network. Mention the M25 to anyone there and you get the same reaction: Ugh!

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , a Texas site could begin pilot refining operations as early as the fourth quarter of this year., The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S. can spur added interest in battery manufacturing circular networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

In early April 2022, economists at Goldman Sachs indicated that supply chain resilience was a top-of-mind topic for manufacturers and retailers and observed that three main strategies were being undertaken. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) have become among the top discussed subjects in mainstream media and across the internet. TMSs give shippers unparalleled access to information within their organization and better rates than previously possible. Cassidy of the Journal of Commerce.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In our Supply Chain Matters news capsule of September 27, we pointed out that business, supply chain and transportation media had reported this that the cost of shipping a container of goods from China to the U.S. The real story is how accurate and responsive such adjustments turn out to be in quarterly and annual business performance.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 18, 2016

An article published in the Wall Street Journal on September 1st claims that the number of unfilled manufacturing jobs is the highest it’s been in 15 years. Apparently, many workers no longer possess the skills to perform today’s manufacturing jobs. In fact, it’s a prime opportunity to upskill the manufacturing workforce. .

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Freightera

MARCH 1, 2022

Freightera CEO wins award for elegant marketplace solution for businesses, reducing shipping cost and CO2 emissions from freight transportation. The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. Media Contact.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal , inventory levels at Kohl’s rose 48 percent compared to year ago levels. The Journal report cites a GlobalData PLC analyst indicating that this retailer’s problems are more to do with internal missteps and a “ random approach to (inventory) buying.”.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Early IoT adopters in the transportation, retail, energy, agriculture, healthcare, and city management sectors are proving the IoT’s value every day. … Every supply chain business, from manufacturing to logistics, should be taking a close look at the Internet of Things now.”[4] ” Transportation optimization.

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