Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

The SADA loop was adapted from the military’s OODA loop (observe, orient, decide, act), developed by an officer in the US Air Force to improve aerial combat outcomes. As companies undertake a journey on supply chain modernization, Blue Yonder assists the transformation using the SADA loop concept (See, Analyze, Decide, Act).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One of the clearest lessons learned during the pandemic was the importance of domestic manufacturing. As global supply chains snarled and essential products became hard to find, many domestic manufacturers pivoted to make up shortages. The importance of manufacturing has often been overlooked as the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2014

For me who has spent the last 20 years in the military focused on different types of ROI as they pertain to logistics planning and coordination on the battlefield, there is an excitement in translating the skills and experience from military logistics to corporate America.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2025

Piracy and military conflict add physical danger and legal complexity. It's often used for critical components in manufacturing, medical supplies or seasonal retail inventory that need to hit shelves fast. However, it's highly exposed to risk: Political unrest can force ships to take longer, more expensive routes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teradyne , a supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, pulled manufacturing worth about $1 billion out of China last year, a Teradyne spokesperson said on Monday, after U.S. A factory in Suzhou was the company’s main manufacturing site for its semiconductor test equipment, which it subcontracted to Flextronics.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a blog and infographic from The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). manufacturers to help the>m create and retain jobs, increase profits, and save time and money. Alexander Hamilton: The First Government Expert & Champion on Manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Ukraine does not have the military might to stop the invasion. These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. In terms of trade, these are not critical, single-sourced Tier 1 inputs needed in manufacturing.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2024

The manufacturing processes behind aerospace components and systems are highly intricate, demanding precision, innovation, and robust quality controls. This piece examines the hidden mechanics of aerospace manufacturing, shedding light on the methods and materials used to produce aircraft and spacecraft.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

#ProjectCargoLogistics #GlobalTransportationExpertise #SpecializedFreightSolutions About Chris Cser Chris ’s expertise in global logistics is tied to his experience growing up and marrying into a military family. That background has helped him build the skills to develop a worldwide network of trusted partners over the past three decades.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

If you work in the manufacturing environment, multi-skill workforce is definitely something that you''re familiar with. 7) Work in concert : HL deals with many stakeholders such as government, military, business, media and other NGOs and each one of them has the different objectives.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2013

Five Lessons from Military Logistics. Military folks excel in logistics because they focus on the five areas below and we would all be wise to do the same. Regardless of which branch of the military or specific job responsibilities, the military instills core values into every soldier. Core Values / Culture.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2025

The top five industries that felt the impact were Life Sciences, Healthcare, General Manufacturing, High Tech, and Automotive, marking the fourth year in a row that these particular industries have been the most impacted. Learn more about the latest bans in our special report.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Today, manufacturing firms face increasing threats from cybercriminals targeting weaknesses in SCADA (supervisory, control, and data acquisition) systems. Regulatory bodies recognize the data security challenges that manufacturers face, and have initiated various requirements and standards of operations meant to safeguard data.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2023

Robotics in different industries Robots are now used in numerous industries, such as healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and autonomous vehicles. Robotics in defense In defense and military, robots can have numerous applications. Generally, robots are used for tasks which are repetitive and/or too dangerous for humans.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. This also includes delays in local manufacturing as well as inflationary pressures due to escalating costs because of the increased fuel prices – increases are already at 10% and shipping is about 30%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. Now that the SU military has retrieved the wreckage, new details are emerging.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 19, 2018

The space industry was born from military-related needs during and after World War II, and evolved into a commercially beneficial industry for governments and accredited companies all around the world. It’s an indication of a society that can use advanced supply chain technology to achieve the best, and to find and harvest the undiscovered.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Regulatory efforts, such as lowering the minimum age for commercial drivers, attracting female drivers and tapping military drivers, could alleviate some of the pressure in the coming months. Class 8 manufacturing capacity has slowed to record levels, with backlogs of a year or more. It’s not as easy as just building more trucks.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Some companies prevent access to data to prevent trade secrets (or in the case of US military manufacturers ITAR regulations prevent foreign nationals from accessing manufacturing data).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

The declining cost of lithium batteries can be attributed to the EV industry which created the supply chain and manufacturing scale need to reduce mining and manufacturing costs. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the average cost of a US grid-scale battery has fallen by about 75% since 2017.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. “When letter carriers deliver mail in our communities, dogs that are not secured or leashed can become a nemesis and unpredictable and attack,” said Leeann Theriault, USPS employee safety and health awareness manager.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Ratzenberger has become Hollywood’s most outspoken advocate for manufacturing, skilled labor and the companies that are the foundation of our great country. Ratzenberger, widely known as Cliff Calvin from the longest-running comedy series “Cheers,” will provide the keynote address for all attendees. Key Takeaways: Breakbulk Americas.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Art of Orchestrating Supply Chain Planning in Discrete Manufacturing. Discover how DELMIA helps discrete manufacturers tackle supply chain planning and execution with confidence to create significant business impact. Manufacturing Operations Management Community. Read more in the Community. Watch the video in the Community.

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Unleashed

MAY 26, 2021

Ambitious manufacturing businesses that want to boost their R&D could turn to additive manufacturing. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of additive manufacturing, the benefits and weaknesses, as well as some industries that could benefit from additive manufacturing. Sheet lamination.

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Logility

JULY 25, 2019

At that point in my life I probably had only heard the term “logistics” as related to the military and the term “supply chain management” hadn’t been coined yet. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, I went to work in the aerospace manufacturing industry as a test engineer.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Automation is increasingly accessible to manufacturing SMEs as technology gets cheaper – and continuing labour shortages mean it’s now an important option to consider. So why is automation beneficial, and how can small-to-medium businesses utilise it to improve manufacturing processes ? What is automation in manufacturing?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

Early on, the company was a manufacturer of packaging for the United States military. Working in automotive exposed AJ to supply chain best practices and 3rd party logistics providers. [02:15] 02:15] When and why did you start your company? AJ started Fulfyld about five years ago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. President Eisenhower, reflecting on his military career, once said “plans are worthless but planning is everything.” In conclusion, the mindset of an organization matters.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in. Now, the greatest risk they face has shifted to the regional instabilities due to military conflict and the geopolitical and economic uncertainties it has created.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Ecosystem in Practice: Building a Best-In-Class Manufacturing Tech Stack Full Transcript Below: Rony Kubat All right. We found that a lot of our customers have just kind of started doing the smart manufacturing and digitization of operations, so these partnerships are new. Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Rony Kubat.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

This study identified the five most disrupted industries in 2024 to be Life Sciences , Healthcare , General Manufacturing , High Tech , and Automotive , marking the fourth year in a row that these particular industries have been the most impacted. government as well as potential retaliatory measures by other countries.

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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Priority: Supporting Domestic Suppliers The memo instructs federal agencies to prioritize policies and programs that encourage domestic production and investment, particularly in areas deemed vital to national security and economic resilience, such as healthcare , semiconductors, energy , and defense -related manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

” The military branch therefore plans to examine how to use the largest available commercial rockets to ship dozens of tons of supplies around the world, especially to remote areas. A concept released by the US Air Force Research Laboratory looks at the Starship prototypes being tested by SpaceX in South Texas.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In military operations, there is a notion called “the fog of war.” In military circles, professionals try to overcome the fog of war by increasing their situational awareness. Supply chain professionals, like military professionals, often find situational awareness an elusive goal. I like that term. Close this gap.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

If a reweigh does occur on your shipment and you’d like to dispute, do you have manufacturer specifications that prove the item to be the original weight? All weights on the BOL should be precise weights, not approximations. When it comes to reweighs, the best defense is a good offense, so it’s best to be proactive in the beginning.

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DiManEx

MAY 4, 2020

We have scaled up capacity to produce thousands per day through our network of Additive Manufacturing partners. Face shields, masks and ID holders for the Dutch military and police. The Dutch Army is supporting the Netherlands’ civil authorities in the fight against COVID-19, including deploying military doctors across the country.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

Portable deployment kits (PDKs) are among the key military asset-tracking products available. The newly released, cutting-edge Savi PDK III gives military warfighters and first responders a lighter and leaner logistics footprint in even the most austere, hostile environments. Manufacturing plants were shutting down.

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