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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

Did You Know That … Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. The first all double-stack train is developed by APL and UP Railroad.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 6: The operation stage

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Coined in 2001, application erosion describes how over time the value of the ERP system reduces. Or, an ERP system is implemented but the organization fails to train its own people or hire sufficiently qualified people to operate the system. To prevent application erosion, invest in a formal training program for new users.

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The WannaCry Cyberattack: Another Warning for Supply Chain Executives

Talking Logistics

The French automaker Renault, for example, was forced to shut down factories across Europe. FedEx, which was the hypothetical example I used in my post (based on an excerpt from the novel CyberStorm ), was also affected by the cyberattack, although it didn’t affect operations.

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Gothenburg Named Top Swedish Logistics Location

Logistics Business Magazine

The container terminal operated by APM Terminals is particularly highlighted in the justification, as well as the growing freight train traffic where the port reached an all-time high in 2022. The high-profile list of the best logistics locations in Sweden has been published since 2001. 70,000 square meters were added in the region.

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The 5 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

Manufacturers can see what’s going on, review how workers’ responsibilities could be changed, and determine if the changes would save the manufacturer money, a key point in a 2001 publication on virtual reality. Training Protocols. Products may not always be correctly manufactured, and risks will always be present. Control of Robotics.

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

GlobalTranz

In 2001, millennials saw the destruction of both towers of the World Trade Center, and the passion for keeping America strong was born. For example, a position as a welder, which may be involved in manufacturing, sounds much more lucrative as a “metal repair shop” than a “mass-production manufacturer.”

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. Example of the increasing coordination between seaports as a result of containerization.