Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Overcapacity Could Be Maersk’s Salvation … and Strategy. In 2015, Maersk Transport and Logistics generated nearly 75% of Maersk’s revenue. And it seems pretty clear that this strategy will continue to be their path forward. billion in 2015, the entire industry was still scrambling to order new ships.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2015

With the release of the May 8, 2015 Jobs Report , many businesses and employees within the manufacturing industry have grown concerned. Bureau of Labor Statistics US manufacturing jobs Report – April 2015. You have, no doubt, heard of offshore manufacturing, or outsourcing, throughout the course of the previous decades.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 1, 2018

The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) plans to adopt an initial greenhouse gas strategy, the first of its kind for the shipping sector whose annual CO2 emissions are slightly higher than the annual emissions of Germany. Setting a common course? High tide or low tide? Source : [link].

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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. What’s wrong with this picture?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2015

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Core carrier programs and carrier negotiations that once played a fundamental role in shippers’ cost reduction strategies no longer are sufficient. Duie Pyle™.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

Tomorrow, we will do more of the top areas or trends for manufacturers to look out for in 2015. in 2015, 3.9% Of course, not all manufacturers will return home since poorer countries will continue to have lower labor costs. This first post looks at some of the reasons driving reshoring and other factors affecting manufacturing.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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. Mini Case Study: Walmart.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

Contrary to popular opinion the Standard is anything but a box-ticking exercise, especially in its 2015 reiteration. Of course, any reputable company has processes and procedures designed to assure quality performance. We believe this is a major step forward for our business, and for our customers and indeed for our suppliers.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. Driving the Maersk Shift.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Ironically, manufacturing represents one of the most stable, growing sectors of the economy and boasts a low unemployment rate of 4 percent in December 2015, explains the US Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics. On Manufacturing Day 2015 , the results of a decade's experience in this project came to ahead.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Optimizing transportation management systems requires development of a comprehensive strategy that treats the business in its entirety. This problem, of course, is natural during any changes that shift work away from a company's in-house team members in order to reduce costs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With this step, the industrial truck manufacturer wants to set the course for the upcoming generational change in good time. Bach started his career at Clark Europe as a development engineer in 2015 after completing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

This new customer-centric reality is prompting manufacturers and retailers of all sizes to revisit their strategies and capabilities to succeed in this highly- dynamic, highly-uncertain, and highly-competitive environment. percent in 2016 compared to 2015, while e-commerce sales grew over 15.1 billion and represented just 2.5

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

A huge part of effective strategy in any business function is planning. Twelve months can seem like a long time when you consider everything that happened over the course of the last 365 days. Our firm works with companies to identify and execute strategies for growth and value creation. where has the time gone!).

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

However, over the course of several months, this slight change in pressure could cause permanent damage to the machine, or it may cause additional problems for other aspects of the manufacturing process. For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. Let us know in the comments section below.

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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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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

However, estimated IoT spending includes the following: 2015 - $5 billion. Of course, these possibilities are not without potential problems. Conservative estimates of the future IoT’s value range from $1.4 trillion to $14 trillion by 2022. This astronomical predication seems to indicate extended spending to generate a large return.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy. Of course, these new technologies also come with a lot of risks and uncertainties, which is why many companies are taking a “wait and see” approach before investing any time, money, and resources in them. And it’s no secret that technology is fueling that speed.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

On this last day in 2014, from everyone at Cerasis, we wish you a Happy New Year and great success in 2015 for all those in business. To SaaS or not to SaaS? What are you favorite general business subjects which you think impact us all or impact those in manufacturing and distribution? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Golden Rule #1: Meaningful KPIs Require a Meaningful Strategy. I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. Of course, some “standard” KPIs might fit flawlessly.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Golden Rule #1: Meaningful KPIs Require a Meaningful Strategy. I’ve written many posts on this blog about the importance of having a supply chain strategy that’s aligned with the overall business plan, and why it is a mistake to have misaligned strategies. Make sure your KPIs support your supply chain strategy and objectives.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

We will feature over the next 7 business days each category’s top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2014. What are some issues and trends you see coming to the world of Manufacturing in 2015? These will only contain posts written in 2014. We added nearly 4,000 subscribers to the blog and featured over 25 guest bloggers.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. 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. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

The Bureau of Labor Statistics asserts courses to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) last anywhere from three to six months. Throughout the freight transportation industry, trucking rates will increase by the end of 2015.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2017

And at the heart is a battle being waged between Alibaba and Amazon, both via very different strategies. Short lived , the fidget frenzy was just the latest consumer fad to push global production into overdrive, like 2015’s hoverboards. Of course, this may change, given the recent Alibaba investment. Take Fidget Spinners.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

He will complete his MBA from the University of New Hampshire in 2015. Of course, there will be monetary costs associated with hiring another company, and there is even a tipping point when using a 3PL may be cost ineffective. He enjoys long walks along the conveyor belt and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy. Yellow: Space is getting tighter.

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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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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 13, 2018

“This makes him predestined to fully implement our Strategy 2025 in the decisive years that are now to follow.”. That strategy to transform business operations and realign VW was first introduced in 2016. By 2020, VW wants to reorganise its core business and by 2025 it wants to become the global market leader in e-mobility.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2017

In addition, automotive manufacturers were affected most, accounting for 30 percent of all cyber-attacks in 2015. Manufacturers Stayed the Course, But Jostled Along the Way. Unfortunately, official statistics for 2016 are not yet available, reports Industry Week.

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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. As CEO of Bennett International, Marcia Taylor is a pioneer in trucking, consistently starting and extending lines of business over the course of the company’s 44 years in response to customer demands.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

MV: Of course! It is easier for us to present the KION Groups strategy to customers and to make it clear that Baoli can definitely have its place in a market that has already grown and that it also stands out clearly from the offerings of other Chinese brands. MV: Of course, these negotiations are very individual.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2017

In fact, up to 73 percent of companies are actively using cloud-based solutions for manufacturing, reflecting a 7-percent increase from 2015. Of course, any discussion on outsourcing technology to 3PLs is incomplete without mentioning cybersecurity. In other words, the trend toward outsourcing systems to third parties will continue.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In the US, this sprawling network is defined by a range of different services, from Prime Now hubs near urban centers to fresh food and Whole Food delivery goods, and, of course, fulfillment, sortation and delivery stations. billion between 2015 and 2017. The Senior Capability Development Manager will own the company’s import strategy.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2016

The increase in the use of IIOT represents a 500 percent increase from the number of devices in 2015. In other cases, this application of predictive analytics in manufacturing could be used to identify equipment manufacturer defects in machines, saving the factory money and stress in the course of conducting business.

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