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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. That move, and Michael Jordan’s incredible talent and business acumen, has turned the Jordan brand into a multi-billion-dollar business. Inventories at U.S.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] 6 Logistics Industry Trends Set to Transform 2016 & Beyond

GlobalTranz

We have discussed how manufacturers are changing the landscape through surprising, innovative trends. Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. The Internet of Things Will Increase and Benefit Real Time Inventory Management.

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Additive Manufacturing continues to Mature

Enterra Insights

For nearly a decade, pundits have been touting the transformative effects of additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing). ”[1] Most analysts include additive manufacturing in their list of technologies that collectively are fostering the next industrial revolution, which is often referred to as Industry 4.0.

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Spire and Gravity Supply Chain solutions helping restore flow of goods

Gravity Supply Chain

Spire’s granular AIS data about transport vessels is now seamlessly incorporated into the cloud-based software system used by Gravity’s clients. manufacturers have increasingly relied on parts produced in low-cost countries, especially China, a practice known as offshoring. A world transformed.

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Walmart Supply Chain: What Makes It (Still) So Successful 

ShipBob

From the get-go, the company started removing links within the supply chain and purchased goods in bulk to be transported directly to their stores. They then began working directly with manufacturers and distributors to cut out the middleman to further streamline the supply chain. .

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Inventory stock turns in Days. Inventory management. Production/manufacturing. Transportation. Inventory levels. But in Supply Chain you would normally expect to see the following standard set, along with those that are more specific to your business needs. DIF – Delivery in Full. DOT – Delivery on Time.

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