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Real-time Information Increasingly Important for Manufacturers

QAD

This access “reduced the time information travels from Chicago to New Jersey by just four milliseconds, from 17 to 13 milliseconds.” . Manufacturers Thrive on Timely Information. Are exceptions presented to users in a timely fashion to avoid inefficiencies and unexpected costs? Enhance Product Connectivity.

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Labor Day 2022

Enterra Insights

As manufacturing increasingly supplanted agriculture as the wellspring of American employment, labor unions, which had first appeared in the late 18th century, grew more prominent and vocal. ”[3] Most historians agree that the first public celebration of Labor’s Holiday took place in 1882 in the streets of New York City.

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Delivering Green: Three Case Studies in Low-Carbon Logistics

MIT Supply Chain

Logistics is a leading source of carbon. In this case study we present two Ocean Spray initiatives – distribution network redesign and intermodal shift from road to rail – that in combination led to a 20% reduction in transportation CO 2 emissions, while achieving comparable cost savings across the transportation network.

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Just-in-time techniques have led to more products arriving directly from manufacturing to the end-customer, shrinking warehouse use. Automation has also become significantly more popular.

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Outbound Volume Booming After Countrywide Reopening

Zipline Logistics

The source for this increased volume comes from the economic reopening following shutdowns, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as agricultural output, which is peaking in several regions. Northeast Logistics—Outbound Volume from New York . Seasonal produce volume on the West Coast and in the Southeast continue to surge.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

SCMDOJO

Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management. A Technical and Academic Definition” , we have presented quite a few academic definition of SCMDOJO, and one presented by Donald J. Bowersox, David J. Closs (1996) is: .

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Taking the “Ouch” Out of Transportation Costs

Talking Logistics

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. Gary is responsible for developing strategic product marketing direction and presenting the Amber Road brand and solutions worldwide.