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Manufacturing Day 2019

Enterra Insights

Nestled among these myriad national days is National Manufacturing Day?, According to the site, “[National Manufacturing Day is set aside to] celebrate those who proudly stand behind our goods and services made in America. Americans continue to develop products and unlock new technologies that grow our economy. ”[1].

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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. Oregon was the first, followed by Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. Then came its recognition as a federal holiday.”

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Delivering Green: Three Case Studies in Low-Carbon Logistics

MIT Supply Chain

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. Here is a summary of each project.

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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?

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8 Ways to Make Your Fulfillment Center Run More Efficiently

EazyStock

There are systems specialized for point-of-sale integration, internet-only retailers, businesses that manufacture and sell their own products, and almost every circumstance one could think of. Either way, there’s a clear message: for the work to get done, the tools must be present. Smart SKU slotting is essential.

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

Logistics Bureau

Just-in-time techniques have led to more products arriving directly from manufacturing to the end-customer, shrinking warehouse use. Furthermore, by making the warehouse a retail centre in its own right, warehouses are getting a new lease of life as end-customer distribution outlets, whether or not just-in-time methods are being used.

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Outbound Volume Booming After Countrywide Reopening

Zipline Logistics

And Midwestern manufacturing hubs are potent sources of outbound volume as parts of the industrial economy have restarted following their March downturn. This shipper-friendly environment was not present in 2018 as more freight flooded the market, and carriers controlled much of the price action for that year.