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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

One visionary, Malcom McLean , features prominently in the industry’s development. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Once the concept was validated, the container shipping industry grew exponentially in the 70s and 80s. The History of the Shipping Container. Significance. Significance.

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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. ZF has been working with a supply chain solutions provider called SupplyOn since 2001. No industry has been more committed to lean practices than the auto industry. The auto industry is now making the transition from being lean to becoming resilient.

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31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats

GlobalTranz

for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. Overall, from 2001 to 2008 average Asian wages increased 7.1-7.8%, Foxconn, for example, announced plans to reshore in Pennsylvania, investing $40 million for a mostly automated plant. energy costs have dropped.

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Will the Afghanistan Takeover Bolster China’s Trade Clout in Central Asia?

MTS Logistics

Just a few years ago, for example, the Chinese government was hyping the so-called One Belt One Road initiative, which would firmly plant Chinese infrastructure in the center of the Asian continent. The new “Silk Road” project and huge industries will unlock new trade opportunities for the Chinese.

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The Mind-Boggling Complexities of Food Distribution (Why Optimization is Critical)

Talking Logistics

I was particularly interested in this deal because the grocery industry is near and dear to my heart. It is also my go-to example when I try to explain supply chain and logistics to my kids. “Do Other leaders in the industry use optimization software from leading third-party vendors.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Attracting Millennials to Manufacturing: Understanding Millennial Experience in Order to Gain Talent

GlobalTranz

Unfortunately, these events lead to one common issue: millennials do not view the manufacturing industry as previous generations did. In 2001, millennials saw the destruction of both towers of the World Trade Center, and the passion for keeping America strong was born.

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Remembering 9/11

Talking Logistics

Where were you on September 11, 2001 when the planes hit the towers? Then again, the terrorist attacks have had a lasting impact on the industry. We may have prevented dirty bombs from entering the country, but not lead-tainted toys and food contaminated with melamine (among many other examples). I don’t think so.