Remove 2013 Remove Examples Remove Study
article thumbnail

Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2012 and 2013, they began using external consultants to model their Asian supply chain. For example, at one point, they modeled Brazil and factored tariffs and tax considerations into the total landed costs analysis. We started as purely modelers, did the study, and handed it off.

article thumbnail

Study raises hopes for increasing digitalisation

Logistics Business Magazine

The key results of the study: Digitalisation projects: The companies surveyed identified the following as the most critical solution strategies over the short to medium term: JIT/JIS supply (48%), driverless transport system (DTS) implementation, (47%), and transport control system implementation (42%). DOWNLOAD the study here: [link].

Study 38
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats

GlobalTranz

We first started writing about and featuring reshoring content back in September of 2013, and have since added 10 more reshoring related posts in our reshoring blog category. And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Since 2005, U.S.

article thumbnail

3 Reasons Continuous Innovation is Vital for Manufacturers, Shippers, and Businesses Alike

GlobalTranz

In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community. Obviously, most modern innovations will focus on improving supply chain processes throughout the course of business, not the ancient squeegee example. Innovation Reduces Risk to Businesses.

article thumbnail

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. Ceiling year of a study of 22 industrialised countries (Uni.

article thumbnail

Energy Efficiency Is Key to Better Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says. For example, UPS is aiming to have 25% of its new vehicles run on alternative fuel or be an advanced technology vehicle, such as hybrid trucks that uses materials that improve fuel efficiency.

article thumbnail

How self-service can improve your supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A 2013 study by TalkTo estimated that the average American spends between 10 and 20 minutes each week listening to pan flute music, that is the equivalent of 13 hours per year or 43 days in a lifetime! Chatbots for example assist users with self-service options to get instant answers without the need to interact with human agents.