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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

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When the supplier has produced the goods, they send an advanced ship notice (ASN) to ZF via SupplyOn. Which ship are the components being shipped on. After 14 weeks the ship will arrive, customs clearance and post-carriage will be done and we will get our parts.” Or do we need to ship this by air?”

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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th

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The order, which takes effect immediately, also requires an additional review of end-usage for graphite items shipped to the U.S. A Chinese Commerce Ministry directive on dual-use items with both military and civilian applications cited national security concerns. Gallium and germanium are used in semiconductors.

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Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Transformation of Shipping

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Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. This is one of the company’s first steps to their digital transformation in shipping. Hot loads” allow companies to run a lean supply chain while still meeting customers’ service expectations.

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The State of Containerized Shipping with Brian Kempisty

The Logistics of Logistics

Brian Kempisty and Joe Lynch discuss the state of containerized shipping. Key Takeaways: The State of Containerized Shipping Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada. and Canada.

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What is Lean Retail (+ Why Retailers Must Embrace It)

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What is Lean Retail? In his book, Lean Retail & Wholesale , professor and author Paul Myerson defines the shift towards lean retail as “a dramatic change in the way products are ordered and distributed that is far more data-centric and focused on understanding and meeting customer demand.” Why is lean retail so important?

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Freight Invoice Auditing Trends: Shippers Now Leaning on Technology Providers

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It was an option for companies with the biggest revenues and shipping volumes. The post Freight Invoice Auditing Trends: Shippers Now Leaning on Technology Providers appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. As a.read More.

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Going Global? When to Switch from Cross-Border Shipping to Local Fulfillment

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What begins as a convenient and capital-efficient fulfillment strategy can quickly become a strain on operations and create further complications downstream as end consumers face rising shipping costs, longer delivery times, customs delays and surcharges, and limited return options. For example, a U.S.-based When Is The Right Time To Switch?