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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.

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Improve Manufacturing Performance with Total Productive Maintenance

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

When I first came across Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) I was sceptical of yet another ”blue sky” approach to pursuing manufacturing excellence. Surely, this would soon be replaced by the next set of buzz-word initials dreamed up by sharp-suited consultants.

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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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Willkommen! Quintiq World Tour opens its doors in Düsseldorf

DELMIA Quintiq

Many of our experts today, whether they are from the aviation industry or even from the steel manufacturing sector, already have Mark Gallagher and his career highlights on their radar. Kümmerlen invites the Formula 1 pro and former management of executive of Jordan Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing and Cosworth, to the stage.

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Blue Yonder Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions

BlueYonder

Our robust and innovative solutions cater to large enterprises across diverse industries, including retailers, manufacturers and logistics services providers. Geographic and Industry Reach Blue Yonder’s Supply Chain Planning Solution stands out due to its strategic acquisitions and expansive global and industry reach.

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Customer Segmentation Remains Relevant and Necessary

Enterra Insights

Today you hear a lot about personalization in marketing and customization in manufacturing. After all, customer segmentation can be traced back to the earliest eras of marketing and manufacturing when people intuitively understood that, for the most part, men and women were looking to buy different goods. ” Footnotes. [1]

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FMCG Manufacturing: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

One of the problems faced by senior leaders seeking performance improvement is that it all seems to take far too long. While structural changes cannot be rushed, there are many initiatives you can take to make changes in your supply chain.