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[INFOGRAPHIC] Manufacturing Innovation Hubs Revitalize American Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Under the guidance of the Department of Commerce/NIST , they developed an infrastructure with dedicated funding to rebuild our manufacturing sector. manufacturing.” Below is an overview of this program.

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New Report Unveils Top 5 Transportation Issues Expected in 2014

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC — Shippers and carriers this year can expect to see many new trends related to transportation, as well as a continuation of several critical challenges from 2013. Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium is the premier source for supply chain benchmarking and best practices knowledge. About Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium.

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Nashville to Host 2014 Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, and NASHVILLE, TN. Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium is the premier source for supply chain benchmarking and best practices knowledge. June 19, 2014 — Supply chain leaders will convene in the country music capital of the world this August for the 10 th annual Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. Export manufacturing starts moving away from ports. More types of goods are traded economically, and much manufacturing is transferring to developing economies. Raleigh-Durham-Cary N.C. He forms Sea-Land Service, and experiments with container design.

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New Survey Says Alignment of Supply Chain and Business Strategies Is Critical to Success

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, April 15, 2014 — Is it important to connect your supply chain strategy with your business strategy? Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium is the premier source for supply chain benchmarking and best practices knowledge. According to a recent survey by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium, nearly 80 percent of participants agree.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. Export manufacturing starts moving away from ports. More types of goods are traded economically, and much manufacturing is transferring to developing economies. Raleigh-Durham-Cary N.C. He forms Sea-Land Service, and experiments with container design.

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Reflections on the LIVING Supply Chain SCRC Meeting

NC State SCRC

The SCRC meeting featured a group of executives, students, and faculty participating at the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative meeting yesterday in Raleigh, held at the new Talley Student Center on the NC State campus. Total Cost of Ownership is determined by Purchase Price (20%) + Demand (40%) and specification/service level (40%).