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Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017

GlobalTranz

A GT Nexus study found 75 percent of respondents describe digital transformation of the supply chain as “important.”. That same study found only 5 percent of those surveyed were very satisfied with their digital progress so far. The good news is executives are aware of the importance of digital transformation.

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Transparency and Overcapacity: Where Freight is Going in 2017

Freightos

Where Freight is Going in 2017. Logistics, Meet Amazon. For global forwarders and carriers, 2017 is kicking off with a hesitant excitement, accompanied by some very real worries. The post Transparency and Overcapacity: Where Freight is Going in 2017 appeared first on Freightos. Transparency and Overcapacity. And Alibaba.

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[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers

GlobalTranz

At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes.

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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. As at December of 2017, Terex was making plans to integrate the yard management solution with its ERP platform to enable even greater functionality.

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Microgrid Economics – Microgrids Growing Faster Than Larger Grids

Logistics Viewpoints

The main utility may also benefit by buying non-carbon emitting power, which can help the utility meet portfolio requirements. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the average cost of a US commercial PV system has fallen by about 60% since 2017. million in 2017. million in 2022, up from $1.2

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The company makes most pieces to order and customizes them to meet customers’ unique preferences. These were to: Reorganize the supply chain. plants to four.

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Executive Rounding: Taking the Organization’s Vitals

The Lean Thinker

Background: I wrote an article appearing in the current (October 2017) issue of AME Target Magazine (page 20) that profiles two very different organizations that have both seen really positive shifts in their culture. Sara Abshari and Eileen Jaskuta are presenting the Meritus story at the AME conference next week (October 9, 2017).