Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. ” If the Chinese lockdown policy continues, the long-term repercussions will be enormous. .

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. Class 8 manufacturing capacity has slowed to record levels, with backlogs of a year or more.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

On July 1, 2020 the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new trade agreement updates policies to account for new technology and changes in the economy. What does this mean for trade and manufacturing in North America? Going Green.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. Reports had indicated that that the government of Canada agreed to subsidies of upwards of C$13 billion over a ten year period in order to land this investment.

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

While most companies formalize anti-corruption policies through a code of conduct, few are taking the next step and implementing internal control measures,” said Pierre-Francois Thaler, Co-CEO of EcoVadis. The business community needs to take a closer look at mitigation best practices. Reporting on business ethics issues is still very rare.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. or North America presence. Some Broader Context.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I have spent a great deal of time talking to engineers, maintenance and procurement professionals involved in MRO,” says Will Brummett, Vice President of Sales, North America, for RS Integrated Supply. “I The lean manufacturing model can no longer provide the continuity of supply for critical parts that businesses need.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2023

This factory has had its own challenges related to China ’s former zero tolerance Covid restriction policies which caused the facility to have to deal with a campus lockdown conditions on a series of occasions during the second half of 2022. assembly plants as well as sales operations in North America and Europe , in addition to China.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

China has recently implemented three key policies that relate to PPE exporting. Policy 5 requires all medical supplies to meet quality standards of the importing countries, this policy also separated out the process for medical-grade and non-medical-use devices. Whether you are importing PPE into the U.S.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 15, 2020

Already we have experienced many workplace safety improvements and developed new processes and policies aimed at protecting employees. companies were offshoring their manufacturing to countries with less restrictions and cheaper labor. However, there may be a silver lining to how the pandemic will affect change. For decades, U.S.

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BlueYonder

JULY 9, 2013

Of course the good news is that Latin America has much more going for it than its location relative to North America. My recent Real Results article, A Fresh Look at Latin America , highlights some of the opportunities and challenges on the horizon for Latin American businesses. As always, let us know what you think.

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Freightera

MARCH 1, 2022

The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. Starting in North America, Freightera is automating freight transportation, making shipping easy, accessible, and green.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2015

companies liable for child labor, slavery, human trafficking and dangerous working conditions among their suppliers, the risks to corporate brands grows by the day, said Chris Johnson, the former general counsel of General Motors North America who heads the ABA business section’s supply-chain initiative. Litigation is increasing.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

That policy, backed by intensely personal customer service, was so popular that the company’s revenues grew more than sixfold in four years. In fact, America’s true refund pioneer was born a century before Hsieh, on a farm in Oklahoma. Liquidity Services operates eight regional warehouse-size facilities in North America.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 4, 2023

assembly plants as well as sales operations in North America and Europe, according to an internal posting of reporting lines reviewed by Reuters.”. He is described as a no frills manager who resides in a government subsidized apartment located in near that Shanghai manufacturing complex.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

The 3PL Summit is North America’s largest and most high-level gathering of logistics executives and their manufacturer and retailer supply chain counterparts. This conference will help you stay one step ahead of the technology, and policies, that will shape your business in the future.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Data published at the end of March indicates that for movement of ocean container shipping transit from Asia to North America , the average time had declined to 108 days, upwards of 15.4 Further, 86 percent of manufacturers indicate disruptions to trucking and shipping networks were impacting their supply chains.

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

More emphasis on risk management and contingency plans throughout the supply chain including a cybersecurity policy. Adoption of advanced technologies ( machine learning , smart manufacturing, China 2020, digital transformation) to increase performance and efficiency. More emphasis on minimizing or eliminating skills gaps.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

Shippers Worry as COVID-19 Places Pressure on Chinese Manufacturing In late 2022, Chinese officials decided to pull a U-turn on their “zero-COVID” strategy. A short while later, and shippers are beginning to worry about the effect of the Chinese government’s sudden policy shift. 19 and Dec. TEU entering the nation’s ports, an 11.5%

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 17, 2011

billion North America; $12.2 billion Latin America. Manufacturing Central. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. . - Supplier Connection - a collective portal for buying from small and medium businesses reached $150B. - $1.5 billion in First-Tier Spending with Diverse Suppliers - up from $1.4 billion in 2009.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 9, 2018

AD occurs when a foreign manufacturer sells goods in the U.S. tax breaks to manufacturers that export goods to the U.S.), enabling the manufacturers to sell the goods cheaper than domestic manufacturers. tax breaks to manufacturers that export goods to the U.S.), North America Free Trade Agreement.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

Thus, prioritizing sustainable procurement has become a critical component of companies' policies; by doing so, organizations promote transparency, fairness, resource efficiency, and ethical practices while enhancing their brand image and competitiveness. Consumers increasingly demand that companies ensure products are not made by children.

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RFgen

AUGUST 18, 2021

In order for manufacturers to handle product recalls without causing severe disruption to operations, they need to have strong data collection procedures in place. If businesses take the additional step to increase supply chain transparency, all stakeholders, from the manufacturer to the store selling the product, will benefit.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

”[1] Scott Deutsch, President of Ehrhardt + Partner, North America, adds, “Technology is driving changes in consumer behaviors that are undeniable. which makes Internet-connected exercise bikes, but also for more traditional manufacturers such as the athletic footwear and apparel company Nike Inc.”[3].

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Foreign trade policies are weakening. Border policies erode the effectiveness of homeland security. Those logistics professionals who went through the ‘90s remember the period that warehouse automation was trending at the forefront of capital investment in supply chains. Investments in Transportation solutions is imperative.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

These are rooted in a changing business and competitor environment, altering consumer behavior, regulators’ policy decisions and a shifting geopolitical global power balance. But Asia will continue to grow as a manufacturing base and consumer market. On the other hand, there are longer-term megatrends shaping supply chains.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. Large Scale Market Indicators. decline in quarter one. This post is credited to Steve Raetz.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2022

Regardless, manufacturers actively seek ways to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores by reducing their holistic carbon footprint to attract/retain investors, customers, and employees. Some solutions are millennia old, while others are barely more than experiments.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. in January, driven by a strong manufacturing sector and easier comparisons due to early 2014’s weather issues.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This was meant to incentivize companies to manufacture locally, and indeed many did, either by outsourcing or creating micro-factories in most of India’s 29 states, despite volumes that might have more naturally led to larger economies of scale in consolidated production facilities. A refreshing change indeed.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Freightera has also been recognized as the 3rd fastest-growing company in British Columbia , and among the top 5 automated freight brokerage solutions in North America. Starting in North America, Freightera is automating freight transportation and increasing operating margins for carriers and businesses shipping freight.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 28, 2018

Of the nearly 73,000 manufacturing firms in the United States that exported in 2015, more than 70,000 (or 96.4 percent) were categorized as small or medium-sized manufacturers, of which more than 44,000 (or nearly 61 percent) were manufacturers with fewer than 100 employees. These investments are now at risk.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The last mile delivery market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 59.81 Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021. . 9% of consumers value a good return policy. billion and record a CAGR of 15.99% during 2021-2025.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JULY 22, 2020

The company’s initiative means that it will work to transition its manufacturing suppliers to renewable sources of electricity to power their operations. Federal Reserve officials are set to discuss next week how to provide more economic stimulus , though they have signaled comfort leaving policy on hold. Nikkei Asian Review).

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Here we overview the nutraceuticals industry in general, and look at what the future holds for nutraceuticals manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in 2021 and beyond. After North America, Japan and China are the next largest nutraceuticals consumers. We will explore: Types of nutraceuticals. billion by 2027.

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