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Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China?

Logistics Bureau

Are consumers prepared to pay for quality goods made in their own back yard knowing that this is in the best long-term interests of the country? The question is, will consumers be ready to pay higher prices for quality, made-in-Australia goods, or will they start ordering much cheaper offshore products online? Only time will tell.

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3D printing as a means for supply chain optimization: learnings from NS, Eurostar and the Dutch Ground Forces

DiManEx

In Mali, the Dutch Army faces a similar puzzle. Read more about the Dutch Army and NS’ use of 3D printing and their approach to change management and quality control here. We would have to order a minimum of 100 parts, when in fact we only need 10.” Lead times with 3D printing can also be brought down from months to weeks.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

The location of any package that is part of an order can be traced; status information about time, quality, and relevant financial aspects all need to be recorded and monitored during transportation execution. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Luxembourg.