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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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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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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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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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2016

In the shipping and manufacturing industries, that same “worldwide web” is now being deployed to encourage more energy-efficient operational and communication strategies for a low-carbon economy, thanks to IoT Tech. The Internet has already transformed the way individuals interact, make choices, and process information.

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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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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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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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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. While not outrightly linked to this release, Maersk, now a shipping line and forwarder, terminated its key account status.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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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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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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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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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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