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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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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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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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[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.

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Gothenburg Named Top Swedish Logistics Location

Logistics Business Magazine

The Gothenburg region tops the list when leading Swedish industry magazine Intelligent Logistik annually ranks Sweden’s best logistics locations. In the port, for example, we are developing the Halvorsäng Logistics Park together with Castellum just ten minutes from the quayside, it will be an important addition to port-side logistics.

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Final Linde 392/393 IC Rolls Off Production Line

Logistics Business Magazine

The series set technical standards in many areas: for example, with its overhead tilt cylinders. Furthermore, the modern, maintenance-friendly industrial motor with integrated particle filter as standard and optimized Linde hydrostatic drive ensures sustainability and high productivity.