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Building Value Networks. Stopping the Backward Slide.

Supply Chain Shaman

GXS purchased Inovis, OpenText purchased GXS, Descartes Systems Group purchased numerous assets to form the GLN (Global Logistics Network), and TrueCommerce purchased Datalliance. (If There is no network capable of connecting sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution together in the market today. Avoid slick presentations.

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Black Friday 2016: Brought To You By Logistics

Freightos

Black Friday Logistics: Brought To You By Ocean Freight. The highest price for shipping any one unit (on a 50″ TV manufactured in Taiwan) was estimated at $20. The post Black Friday 2016: Brought To You By Logistics appeared first on Freightos. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos. zschreiber. But ocean freight works.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Continues Downward Trajectory at the Close of 2022

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of both December 2022 and full year reported global PMI indices that at the close of 2022 present a far different picture from the start of the year. Taiwan activity as reflected in the S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® eased, rising from a depressed value of 41.6

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Who Should Be In The Winner’s Circle?

Supply Chain Shaman

I struggled to manage myself as I settled in elbow-to-elbow with the group to listen to the presentation. The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. During the presentation, I squirmed uncomfortably in my seat. The list of winners includes AbbVie Inc., Assa Abloy AB, BorgWarner Inc.,

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Economic Aspects of Supply Chains

American Global Logistics

business logistics amounts to 9.1% business logistics reflects the highest percentage of GDP in history. Economic Markets and Supply Chain Challenges The current economic landscape presents challenges for supply chains. At American Global Logistics , we understand the economic aspects of logistics. The cost of U.S.

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What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Anticipate in 2023 and Beyond- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks. Some regions, particularly Europe, China and Taiwan are more exposed to these product demand constrained forces. Global Wide Transportation and Logistics. Overall Themes for the Year 2023. After the existing U.S.

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Global Production Activity Levels Unchanged In May But Provide Added Warning Signs

Supply Chain Matters

Significant Deterioration for Taiwan The May S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® report was headlined with business conditions across the country’s manufacturing sector deteriorating at a faster pace. The May PMI value of 44.3 dipped a significant 2.8 percentage points from the 47.1 reported in April.