EFT

JULY 15, 2025

seaport operators are asking for extra time to implement pending tariffs on towering ship-to-shore cranes as they expect President Donald Trump's administration to follow through on a promise to essentially ban that vital cargo-handling equipment. US port operators seek to mitigate hefty expected tariffs on China-built port cranes U.S.

Negotiating Skills 65

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing South Korea United States 65

EFT

JUNE 23, 2025

military strikes on Iran, shiptracking data shows, as more than a week of violence in the region prompts vessels to speed, pause, or alter their journeys. manufacturing footprint, the latest chipmaker to ramp up domestic production amid pressure from the Trump administration to reshore the semiconductor supply chain.

Negotiating Skills 65

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Iran Manufacturing Procurement 65

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2025

strike on Iranian military targets on June 22, Kinaxis customer initiated supply chain scenario planning had already been on the rise, particularly in the oil and gas sector where scenario planning activity levels reportedly “ jumped more than 1,400% that day, based on Kinaxis platform data.”

Scenario Planning 52

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EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

Maritime agency warns shipping industry over rising Middle East tensions Increased tensions in the Middle East may lead to an escalation in military activity that could impact shipping in critical waterways, Britain's maritime agency said on Wednesday. tariffs imposed on China. tariffs imposed on China.

Negotiate Pricing 65

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 65

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2025

bombing of three of Iran’s nuclear sites: Fordow , Natanz and Isfahan coupled with the Israeli air force’s ongoing air bombing of select military targets across Iran. military installations in Qatar and Iraq. military installations in Qatar and Iraq. We are obviously addressing this weekend’s U.S.

Global 59

Global Iran Scenario Planning Iraq 59

Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

flagged ships have declined to a 0.4% (200 ships) of the estimated 55,000 oceangoing vessels serving the global supply chain. “We has become so dependent on foreign-manufactured ships that it has created vulnerability in supply chains and risks shortages in military maritime support. Watson and Walker said the U.S.

Security 100

Security Military Japan South Korea 100

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2025

Navy Issues Rare Warning to Ships Near Vital Hormuz Strait U.K. Navy Issues Rare Warning to Ships Near Vital Hormuz Strait Two oil tankers are seen at a distance in the waters of Strait of Hormuz in Hormuz Island, Iran. Israel has also been attacking Yemen’s Houthi rebel group, which in turn has been menacing shipping in the Red Sea.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Shipping Supply Chain Planning Software Iran 59

IT Supply Chain

JUNE 23, 2025

For manufacturing teams challenged to meet aggressive cost targets while preserving reliability, sourcing partners that combine quality with sharp, transparent pricing are critical. When manufacturing teams weigh the affordable providers of custom graphic overlays, the lowest-price unit is only one piece of the puzzle.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Size Matters.

Expense Reduction 245

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Resource Reduction 245

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. 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. technology from helping China’s military.

Cost Reduction Strategies 301

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 301

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

Founded in 1992 in Baltimore, ICAT Logistics has expanded across the United States and Europe, specializing in handling unusual, high-value, and oversized freight that often falls outside the scope of standard containerized shipping. Recognize the significance of having a logistics partner with global expertise and flexible shipping options.

Cargo 246

Cargo Detroit Global United States 246

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. Retailers in the U.S. West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 273

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Ship with Walmart (SWW) was previously available only for cross-border orders.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 257

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

LTL shipping, much like any industry with so many moving parts, can be a bit tricky from time to time. The freight classification (NMFC) is provided by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) and identifies, the typical density, size, stow-ability and value of the goods being shipped.

Freight 323

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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. Strategic view of shipping.

Military 126

Military Waste Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean 126

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Ukraine does not have the military might to stop the invasion. Those shipments need to go by Ocean or the more expensive Air mode if ship berths can’t be found. 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.

Price Reduction 261

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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.

Trends 284

Trends Price Reduction Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 284

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. Just about every supply chain will be affected by this crisis, for example, with fuel prices surging although there is no shortage yet, there’s risk in supply and shipping routes being cancelled or diverted.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 105

SCMDOJO

MARCH 22, 2023

Russia’s Arctic Expansion: A Long-Term Strategy While the world is currently focused on the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is quietly expanding its military presence in the Arctic, building new bases in the region. Despite its efficiency, the volume of shipping along this route is negligible compared to the other two options.

Russia 111

Russia Shipping Global Resource Reduction 111

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.

Aerospace 98

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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. Today, the company’s focus is on e-commerce fulfillment and shipping directly to the consumer (home delivery). [03:25] Working in automotive exposed AJ to supply chain best practices and 3rd party logistics providers. [02:15]

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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.”

Forecasting 272

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 272

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, global supply chain were fragile thanks to factors such as the US-China trade war, less efficient shipping routes and a huge drive to cut costs by consolidating loads. Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 111

QAD

JANUARY 9, 2020

Manufacturing in Thailand. In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. About twice the size of the U.S. Tourism and services account for 55.6%

Thailand 121

Thailand Malaysia Laos Japan 121

Kinaxis

APRIL 15, 2016

As reported by The Guardian a number of European truck manufactures recently collaborated on creating a convoy of more than six semi-autonomous (semi-autonomous because there was still a back-up human driver) trucks that drove from Sweden and south Germany to a port in Rotterdam, Netherlands. But the story doesn’t end there.

San Diego 100

San Diego Military Afghanistan Sweden 100

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Purchasing Training 91

Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

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. Here are just a few pain points that are increasing transportation costs: Container shipping headaches. Supply chains get railroaded.

Cost Reduction Strategies 133

Cost Reduction Strategies Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 133

QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Since its founding, Turkey has dealt with instability and military coups, although each time, the country returns to democracy. Manufacturing in Turkey. Primary manufacturing industries include textiles, food, automobiles, electronics, mining, steel, petroleum, construction, lumber and paper. of its GDP. of the workforce.

Turkey 98

Turkey Italy Syria Bulgaria 98

QAD

APRIL 11, 2019

It abolished the monarchy and became a republic in 1889 before being thrown into several dictatorships and military rule. Manufacturing in Brazil. Brazil also has the third largest manufacturing sector in the Americas. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Brazil would eventually become a republic again in 1985.

Brazil 108

Brazil Argentina South America Paraguay 108

Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

It is this ability to present the entire freight transport and logistics supply chain under one roof that makes Multimodal the go-to event for shippers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers – all seeking ways to run a slicker supply chain. Manufacturers. Government/Military. Who attends? Wholesalers.

Manufacturing Procurement 79

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

The United States military ensured that the services and supplies were provided at the right time and at the right place. This also gave birth to several military logistics techniques which are still in use in a more advanced form. This infographic comes to us from freightXtension who are experts in cross-border shipping.

Material Savings 120

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2021

Polaris, which manufactures a wide range of vehicles including motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, and agricultural vehicles, deployed ToolsGroup’s supply chain planning software to optimize spare parts inventory in its complex European distribution network against the high target service levels that its customers expect. www.polaris.com.

ToolsGroup 120

ToolsGroup Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 120

Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network. Amazon is looking to license or acquire technology that could find the most efficient shipping routes and hire fleets of trucks, ships and planes to move sellers’ goods. Orders can be shipped as early as same day. E-Commerce Drives Surge in U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 19, 2009

This weekend I watched " Transporter 3 " the action movie about an ex-military expert that uses his superior driving skills and an Audi A8 to deliver "packages" for clients in remote areas in record time. Anyway, in the opening sequence a giant cargo ship is loaded with containers. Manufacturing Central. Industrial Interface.

Supply Chain Software 100

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Donna joined the military in her 20s after deciding that she wanted to serve her country. She shares with us her experience in the military, and what Veterans Day means to her. I conduct and lead business process design sessions for retailers and manufacturers for JDA’s Category Management solution. DW: I served in the U.S.

Military 65

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

Steve Banker , a Vice President for SCM at ARC Advisory Group, observes, “The US is greatly expanding its attempt to slow Beijing’s technological and military advances. It is not just US tool manufacturers that are affected. The goal is to set China’s chip manufacturing industry back by at least a decade.”[4]

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Who Manufactured the Pagers and Radios? The hand-held radios, or walkie-talkies, are reportedly IC-V82 radios manufactured by the Japanese firm ICOM. According to Brussels-based military and security analyst Elijah Magnier , Israel would have needed access to the supply chain of the devices to embed an explosive trigger.

Supply Chain Visibility 109

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