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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward

GlobalTranz

SEE ALSO : Reshoring Optimism, But Not Much Else (a hard look at the numbers reveals, although there is optimism about widespread reshoring, there is still more work to do. Remember, realism & optimism breed sustainability!). Drop in the price of crude oil.

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How the Bakken Oil Boom Impacts U.S. Supply Chains

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The oil and gas industry impacts freight transportation in four significant areas: Diesel Prices. A quiet, but powerful story across supply chains this year has been the stability of fuel prices despite geopolitical turmoil. Here is a short video of one such oil train in St.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. When a KPI shows that performance is consistently meeting or exceeding the required level, you can decide to raise the bar and set a higher standard to aspire to. This is especially true in any business where customers tie into agreements or contracts.

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