The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Professor Sheffi is the author of a 1985 textbook on transportation networks and eight management books, dealing with supply chain resilience, sustainability, industrial clustering, and other business management issues. The 5 th Industrial Revolution: Why human and A.I. Following the journey of the t-shirt from factory to retailer.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The results show some of the biggest supply chain management trends in supply chains for 2015.

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WorkWave

MARCH 5, 2025

A pre-built, fully managed solution , such as Wavelytics Data Factory, significantly reduces development and deployment time, while ongoing maintenance and updates ensure optimal performance, data security, and compliancewithout any additional effort on your part.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

” Currently, much of the industrial world is like the consumer world was before cell phones become “smart”. There are companies in every industry that are already embracing the reality of Industry 4.0 There are companies in every industry that are already embracing the reality of Industry 4.0 Digital factory.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Industrial IoT and big data are converging to enable demand-driven 'smart supply chains.' I remember reading an MIT paper on manufacturing technology trends a couple of years ago. The powdered material availability and suitability in a variety of industrial applications is still evolving.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Having accurate data about what is happening on the factory floor is essential as it empowers manufacturers to leverage KPIs to better monitor machine maintenance, ensure the quality of goods being produced and ensure supply chain optimization. Increased safety and less on the job injuries in the warehouse and on the factory floor.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

This capability is especially beneficial in fast-paced industries like pest control, lawn care, cleaning and security, where time is of the essence. Predictive Analytics for Proactive Decisions By utilizing historical data analysis and trends, companies can forecast future needs and challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Organizations examine past sales trends, apply seasonal adjustments, and make forecasts based on historical models. When unexpected disruptions occura factory shutdown, a shipping delay, or a supply shortagethese models provide little flexibility. Predictive maintenance of transportation fleets reduces downtime and repair costs.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

Believe it or not, Industry 4.0 — the latest specialization for modern factories and manufacturing plants — does factor into the design and factory layout. In essence, that is the heart of Industry 4.0 , a complete synergy between operations, equipment, properties and, of course, the people who spend their time there.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Factory fires were the most frequent event type in the first half of 2018. Among these, natural disasters and weather-related events continued to be a major source of disruption across the globe and especially in the United States, continuing a trend started in 2017. Printer-friendly version.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Do you have the right people in place?

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

To meet increasing demand, the shift will further result in further infrastructure improvements in that area – good news for the shipping industry. We are going into 2020 with a lot of unknowns and with many different factors that may affect the shopping industry in different ways. imports from China. There was a 1.5%

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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. The Internet’s large-scale global penetration has spawned an increasingly large number of technology and web-savvy consumers, creating a huge opportunity for both industrial manufacturers and their end customers. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The Information Factory , an independent software vendor specialising in the logistics sector, has launched Business Intelligence as a Service, an end-to-end, fully managed data reporting and analytics system, available on a subscription basis and operating with cloud based technology.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 26, 2019

Far too often “trend reports” in an industry are all about trends that only the largest companies can implement and take advantage of. This affects everyone else in the industry […]. The post SMB Manufacturing Borrows from Big Business: 5 Trends Worth Exploring appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

A lot can happen throughout the year, but I have listed our biggest predictions for ocean shipping and the broader shipping industry in 2023 below. Until the next contract season, which traditionally kicks in April-May, no major upward trend is expected. Lower freight rates. Increased reliability and carrier on-time performance.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Factories are finding new ways to change how products are made, reflecting an increased need for shorter product life cycles. Among the new trends in manufacturing improving the industry, additive manufacturing and cloud-based systems will push manufacturing forward in 2017. Enterprise Resource Planning Will Move to the Cloud.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

She is a sought after author and speaker having been published in various books, articles, and white papers and spoken at dozens of industry events. Factories do not have to be huge and polluting. Small factory trend or in-door farming. Cutting out the thousands of miles from shipping across the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Factories serve local markets. Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We invest a huge amount of time and resources into our people and making sure that we have the best digital talent in the industry and that we’re doing the most innovative things in the supply chain. We have full visibility.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The electronics industry has experienced dramatic changes on the customer and supplier side in the last 18 months – from sudden purchasing changes by customers to shortages of parts and components from suppliers. While some trends have been emerging in recent years , they have speeded up rapidly and are taking industries to a new level.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

o, also referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In today’s post we will talk about what is Industry 4.0, Industry 4.0: The Fourth Industrial Revolution. So what is “industry 4.0?” According to Accenture, they define Industry 4.0 According to Accenture, they define Industry 4.0

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Delta , a global provider of power and thermal management solutions, has introduced a brand new Wireless Charging System MOOVair Series – an innovative industrial charging solution for automated electric-driven vehicles. The post Wireless charging for industrial e-vehicles appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. According to Sundeep Sunghavi, the use of predictive analytics will save approximately $630 billion in the manufacturing industry over the next 15 years.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

In it, Daniel discusses the industrial Computing Revolution and how it effects the manufacturing industry. The industrial computing revolution has advanced the manufacturing industry, but at what cost? Industrial Computing in Manufacturing is Creating Jobs. Industrial Computing and the Workforce is the Future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the trucking industry is currently short 80,000 drivers. And it is not the “last mile” – the distance between an exit off a highway to a destination site – a factory, warehouse, or store for example. Just how bad is the driver shortage? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Such trends are fueled by a rise in e-Commerce fulfillment frameworks as well as the ongoing transactions involving personal protective equipment (PPE) which is mainly due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on current trends and indicators, it is anticipated that imports will remain strong for the rest of the year.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. A perennial top industry issue, the driver shortage ranked as the industry’s top concern for the second consecutive year in 2018, according to ATRI. Starlite Trucking, and LME.

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Automotive Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Magna Steyr’s vehicle assembly plant in the Austrian city of Graz is not a typical automotive factory; the site, which in 2018 brought its cumulative total production tally to 3.5m So perhaps it is no surprise to discover that the plant was an early adopter of industry 4.0, has been rebadged as ‘Smart Factory by Magna Steyr’.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Significant trends are emerging that manufacturers should be watching. These trends will make a difference to manufacturers internally, helping them to become stronger and more flexible to deal with future changes and disruptions. Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. The trend toward automation has never gone away. But the difficulty in finding workers has becoming a huge challenge at many factories and warehouses. COVID was a Fukushima category event that applied to all industries.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

Manufacturers are set to invest up to $70 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) by 2020, reports John Greenough of Business Insider. Previous Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing. Previous applications of the IIoT in manufacturing have led to a savings of 12 percent across the industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

The concept is a development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution , which is the integration of digital technologies into manufacturing processes that can communicate, analyze, and act upon information. The more data they process, the better they become at recognizing patterns, identifying trends, and making predictions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2020

Most professionals I interacted with during my early days in this industry were still referring to “materials management” and “procurement” when they spoke of what we call “supply chain” today.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 1, 2021

Following a particularly difficult period, there are indications that the severe container shortage that hit the shipping industry is beginning to wane. This comes on the back of several optimistic reports and opinion pieces about the state of the industry. One particular index indicates positive trends. The Container Index.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2016

Yesterday we started our two part series about manufacturing technology trends we will see impact the industry in 2016 by painting a picture of the top 4 trends. 5 Manufacturing Technologies Looking to Impact the Manufacturing Industry in 2016. Increasing Use of the Industrial Internet of Things or Industry 4.0.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2020

The Chinese New Year period is one of the slowest periods for ocean shipping as many factories close for up to four weeks and many people travel back to their home cities to visit their families. Manufacturing delays: Traditionally, factories in China took an average of 3-4 weeks to open after the Chinese New Year period.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

After a decade of being constantly bombarded with news of off-shoring, images of deserted factories, and heart-wrenching tales of laid-off American workers unable to find new employment now that their job is in China, jobs are streaming back into the country, factories are reopening, and we’re back to whistling while we work.

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