GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

We believe they are worthy of discussion in 2015 as they are more pressing than ever as competition continues to heat up with current incumbents and the growing competition from start ups. Bottom line, it’s great to say you want to have a commerce-enabled site, but before jumping to the technology stage, what is your strategy?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We continue our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So We have already covered the top logistics blog posts and the top manufacturing blog posts by the most views those blogs in those categories have received in 2015. Like the logistics and manufacturing blog posts, the supply chain blog posts featured below are all also written in 2015.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage. ©NMFTA 2015 ITEM 300135-A-Continued (g) Reasonable evidence includes, but is not limited to: 1. Identifying the party(ies) responsible for unloading, 2.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. The challenges brought about by the pandemic made many rethink strategy when it came to inventory, stock on hand, secondary options and the ability to guarantee supply and resiliency.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. ” Walmart states early on. Decades in the Making. Walmart Trucking Jobs.”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In a 2015 TED talk, Bill Gates warned about the spread of a potential virus and that organizations and governments were not prepared for it. A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

What is Manufacturing Day 2015? Manufacturing Day 2015 is an opportunity for manufacturers to highlight their work and their workers and to energize a future pipeline of skilled workers. Cerasis and Josh Miller of “Made In the USA: The 30 Day Journey” Partner with a #MadeInUSA #Sweeps! Enter By Clicking Here.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2018

This article follows-up last week’s post on logistics in deterrence. . This article examines military power from the position of a theorist who saw geography and logistics as central to his vision of national power. This article was originally published at LIW in early 2018. By David Beaumont. 2] Louth, J., 3] Boulding, K.,

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Well, I could turn to an AI-powered robot to my write my post for me (see Wired article, “ What News-Writing Bots Mean for the Future of Journalism ”). For my commentary about this patent, please read my March 2015 post, “ Amazon’s 3D Printing Trucks: A Quixotic Quest for Zero Delivery Time? What can I do if I have writer’s block?

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Logistics was increasingly a determinant of strategy, while itself remaining influenced by the outcomes of strategic decisions. With inadequate knowledge of logistics and its timeless relationship with strategy and tactics it is understandable that we so often grossly underestimate its influence. Yet we heard so little about it.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

With the national labor shortage also expected to continue into 2023, expect to see companies getting more creative in their driver recruitment, training and retention strategies. Autonomous Trucking Comes into Focus.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

Rethink Robotics introduced Sawyer in 2015 and pioneered the “friendly” robot game with the introduction of Baxter in 2012, which will make the integration of human workers and robots seamless. Now, consider what means for the future. Amazon: The Leader of the Bleeding Edge of Robotics in Logistics Practice.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

In this bylined article , Ralf Russ, Accenture Managing Director, writes that by 2020, connected and intelligent products are predicted to be the biggest “user group” of the internet, estimated at 24 billion devices. ” Schulze says “orchestrated manufacturing” is a strategy for capitalizing on change wrought by Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Regardless of what the internet hype suggests, offshoring rates have continued to surpass the rates of reshoring from 2012 through 2015, explains A.T. In a recent Quality Magazine article, companies actively reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. Is Reshoring Outperforming Offshoring ? domestic gross output reached nearly $6 trillion. .

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Retail’s biggest sales holiday started back in 2015 as a way to celebrate Amazon’s 20th anniversary. What’s my marketing strategy? Keep an eye out for our articles in the upcoming weeks, as we’ll be taking you through what you need to know to make a Q4 killing. Is my fulfillment provider ready to take on such a high volume?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

I was involved in a very interesting discussion a few years ago in Australia, on the topic of emerging workforce trends and the strategies that could be adopted to meet these challenges. So what strategies can be used to attract and retain good people? Possible Strategies to Attract Future Supply Chain Managers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

In this article I intend to indicate the manufacturing’s evolution through Innovation, the real Innovation in Manufacturing.There are six salient areas that organizations should work towards a Real Innovation in Manufacturing. What are some issues and trends you see coming to the world of Manufacturing in 2015? Read Full Post.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Further, as JOC.com wrote in a recent article about the Wall Street Journal an alysis: At the moment, shippers at the NASSTRAC conference said capacity is more balanced than a year ago, in the aftermath of the disruptive polar vortex cycle of winter storms. billion manufacturer TriMas Corp. told the conference.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

The war continues to induce a welter of problems that are adding up to a nightmare scenario for global business, and many companies must look expeditiously to mitigation strategies. At the time of writing this article, Ukraine and Russia have finally signed a deal allowing grain exports from both countries to recommence.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. This article from Toolbox.com’s 4 other broad uses of advanced analytics for manufacturers : Improving Quality. Between 2015 and 2018, it is estimated that about 1.3 E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Forecasting Demand.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

So, in that spirit, and as we continue into 2015, I’ve identified six major areas often overlooked by business owners … I’d like you to read the list (starting with the first three this month), thoughtfully consider the questions I’m asking, and if you like, even send me back an email with YOUR answers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2015

And together, let’s create a simple strategy to make some of those dreams come true. I can, however, speak some truth (hopefully, with a measure of affection and encouragement) … and prompt you to win big during the rest of 2015, and beyond. And, it starts with breaking free of analysis paralysis. published by Celebrity Press.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2016

The Mining Journal wrote in 2015 that demand has increased over the past decade, as reported in Accelerating Science. He enjoys seeing the advancements in new technology and in his spare time, writes articles based upon his knowledge and interests within the field. Growing Demand for Automation.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2018

Chinese venture capital investment in Latin America jumped to $1bn since the start of 2017, compared with about $30m in 2015, according to data collected by Preqin. " Read full article. "Competition is so fierce in China that smaller companies feel it makes sense to look for opportunities elsewhere."

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2015

And in June of 2013, Fast Company, a magazine about innovation, featured Marlin Steel in an article titled " The Road To Resilience: How Unscientific Innovation Saved Marlin Steel." Here is an excerpt from the article about Marlin Steel: Within five years of buying Marlin, Greenblatt was getting killed. So what saved Marlin Steel?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”. The skills gap is a dense compound of pervasive problems in education, employment market demographic shifts, social currents, and in the national economy. Improving relevant education — The U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Thousands of articles have been written on the driver shortage , increasing fuel prices, and growing concerns over government regulations. Typically, those who work and run a manufacturing company are not an expert at operations and strategies for BOTH manufacturing and logistics. Where and Why Is the Logistics Industry Growing?

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Logistics in War

MAY 16, 2018

This article is part two of a series of posts examining logistics and strategic competition. This article examines military power from the position of a theorist who saw geography and logistics as central to his vision of national power. Logistics as a force enabler’ from RUSI Journal , June / July 2015, vol. By David Beaumont.

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

After the death of Autumn Transport’s founder Lowell Rieks in 2015, his daughter Julie Andrich became President and CEO. Kristen Bond tested and implemented a progressive pay strategy at Force Freight Transport. This article was originally featured in Edition 1 of 2018 in our official magazine, Redefining The Road.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Or maybe your 2015 was everything you dreamed of, and 2016 will just me more of the same? Just another New Year Resolution or positive action? Do you need to ‘get off your butt’ this year? OK, so what will you do differently in 2016? But if you are […].

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we’ll explain what ISO 9001 certification is and why it matters to your business. Reduced Risk : ISO 9001 certification involves risk management and mitigation strategies. Working with an ISO 9001-certified 3PL logistics provider for your warehousing operations can offer several advantages for your business.

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Forto

MAY 17, 2021

This article specifically intends to provide information on how to improve as a company in terms of environmental footprint. In 2015, 195 countries signed the Paris Agreement in order to limit global warming to 1.5 Sustainability is usually based on three pillars: environmental, social, and economical prosperity.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 29, 2017

3 (2015). [2] ” [3] Steven Scott Byrum, “Downloading Deterrence: The Logic of Logistics of Coercive Deployment on US Strategy,” (Air University, 2015), 58 and 62.Byrum This article gives the broad overview of the Northern Distribution Network and explains its origin. 6] Andrew C.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Knowing your CTS per product and per customer also lets you better control different commercial strategies. When first published, this article explained the CTS concept, outlined the benefits of analysing cost-to-serve, and provided some brief examples of successful CTS projects. So How Do You Calculate CTS in the Real World?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

The IoT is listed in many of our trends articles and it is no different as one of the leading forces of these transportation management trends. In late 2015, President Obama signed the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). It seems like collaboration and data analysis seem to constantly crop up in logistics articles.

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