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.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In Sweden, companies wishing to compete in public tenders with a value above SEK 500 million (approximately 43 million) must have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). A German shipping company included a bonus/malus system, thereby making carbon emissions a quantifiable element in the awards process.

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

This article in MarineLog reported that "Toyota had to rent a boat in Sweden to store 2,500 extra cars from inventory.". Manufacturing Central. I still have bitter memories of all the T-Mobile shops in Austria running out of iPhones on the launch day. Toyota is also curious at #10. Christopher Sciacca. 2 comments: Sunil. SCM Lowdown.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. In a freeport goods can be imported, manufactured, and exported without incurring domestic customs duties or taxes.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Reportedly, these adjustments further represent a greater than 10 percent raise for most hourly workers within the Nevada battery manufacturing complex. At least 15 other unions have taken action to try to force Tesla to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement to set wages and benefits that reflect industrywide norms in Sweden.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 12, 2024

Reportedly, these adjustments further represent a greater than 10 percent raise for most hourly workers within the Nevada battery manufacturing complex. Further indicated is that the labor union has active organizing efforts targeting Tesla and a dozen other auto manufacturers with a U.S. up to $34.50 per hour on the high end.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Eyefortransport is currently seeing major consolidation occurring in the shipping industry and expects to see further moves as logistics providers look to take advantage of e-commerce, cross-border trade and shifting global demand.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Eyefortransport is currently seeing major consolidation occurring in the shipping industry and expects to see further moves as logistics providers look to take advantage of e-commerce, cross-border trade and shifting global demand.

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2023

And in 2021, Apple reported that 13% of cobalt shipped in its products came from recycling. Over 90% of solar panels include “solar wafers” which are made of polysilicon—97% of which are manufactured in China. Companies that use cobalt are pushing for changes. Despite a desire for change, mining in DRC continues.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 20, 2019

After its single use, it’s sent to a materials recovery facility or to another country in a container ship. As wealthier countries shipped their waste overseas to meet their own recycling targets, developing countries were inundated with contaminated plastics. But, another factor to consider is their environmental impact.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The emphasis is on cross-docking so that goods shipped out from factories only transit via the DC and are not stored there. Life for items of fashion apparel starts in the companys headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Automotive manufacturer. Fords suppliers get access to the system for real-time stock and shipping information.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With experience in Enterprise Storage and Consumer Hardware, he can help with a variety of tasks, such as product launches, changes in manufacturing, and cost-cutting techniques. David Location: Sweden Rating: 0/5.0 Paul is your guy for international shipping and logistics knowledge. Click here to connect with her!

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Already in 2013, DHL Freight in Sweden piloted a mobile app called “My Ways” to connect shippers with individuals willing to deliver packages along their daily routes in return for a small fee. Yet it would be a mistake to think that such a threat (or opportunity) is an entirely recent development. Accelerating Factors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Walmart said it is now more committed to embedding sustainability into every conversation it has with suppliers, service partners, store and club managers, truck manufacturers and other important parts of its massive supply chain. Walmart has entered a definitive agreement to purchase micro-fulfillment center (MFC) developer Alert Innovation.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

And we manufacture all our products right here in the UK. I’ll be at an event or testing in the north of Sweden in winter. The biggest thing I’ve learnt — and what I’d encourage any manufacturer to learn — is to choose systems and software that can grow with you. Our goals are to continue delivering world-class products.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of manufacturing and maintenance, effective spare parts management is essential for maximizing equipment uptime and reducing costs. The report makes it easy to decide how to ship things and get input from your planning teams and suppliers. Yet, handling spare parts can be tricky and needs careful planning and execution.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

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Techgistics

JANUARY 3, 2017

China, Singapore, and Sweden. While in the short run, these moves could be interpreted as a way to rein in shipping costs and provide increased capacity during peak periods, it has become increasingly clear that Amazon is searching for ways to lessen its dependence on 3rd party carriers and take control over its logistics network.

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EFT

MAY 12, 2025

As trade talks begin, Chinese exporters prepare to get goods moving to US again China-based shipping agents have resumed buying container space for goods headed for the United States after a series of U.S. economy, bring home manufacturing jobs, raise tax revenues and provide America leverage to renegotiate security deals with its allies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

Some more aggressively and some more cautiously,” said Daniel Ervér, the chief executive of the Sweden-based company, one of the world’s biggest fashion retailers. Port Fees for Chinese Ships Ocean Transportation Canada Sets Deadline to Hike Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Against U.S. we are starting to see some competitors increasing prices.

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