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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Manufacturing Business Technology recently wrote the 5 e-commerce trends for 2016 for manufacturers to look at that include: Manufacturers will seek to increase their share of aftermarket parts sales. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 9, 2021

Starting with the closure of factories, industries and ports in China in 2020, the pandemic and its many variants (Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, Lambda) continues to rage on, affecting every country in the world and causing global chaos. In the middle of this congestion and capacity crunch, the freight rates continue to increase unabated.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. As with most trends we all have read over the last few years, the focus was on technology. Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus. We listed the first 7.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

On top of all that, billions if not trillions of dollars worth of potential working capital are tied up in illiquid assets such as 90-day invoice payouts or even the real estate value of, say, a warehouse or factory building. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Nearshoring, an idea that was gaining traction before Covid and has exploded since, is the trend of companies moving manufacturing out of China and other Asian countries and into Mexico, where shortened supply chains can ship products all over the U.S. in a matter of a couple of days rather than a few weeks.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

On the Cerasis blog, our goal is to offer tips, news, best practices, and trends so you, the reader, find a lot of value in our expertise. Far and away the most popular supply chain blog posts for this year so far have to deal with history, facts, trends, and one having to deal with lean supply chain practices. We hope you enjoy!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 17, 2017

However, manufacturers are considering other ways of improving factories and supply chains as well. In fact, the sustainable trend is becoming essential to all parts of manufacturing and supply chains, ranging from smart factories to green delivery trucks. Smart factories eliminate waste and redundancies. Across the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” For the rest of my comments and Brian Hodgson’s presentation, watch the webinar archive.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

However, this is not a trend exclusive to the US, the manufacturing workforce across much of Europe is said to be shrinking, while the trend continues in East-Asian countries, according to Bloomberg. CNN Money partly attributes the decline in manufacturing jobs to the rise in industrial computer systems on the factory floor.

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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. In manufacturing, this means engineers, repair workers and factory employees will be able to use augmented reality to complete tasks faster than ever before.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

For the Manufacturing Blog Posts, we saw a bit of a deviation from that starting trend. For these manufacturing blog posts, it seems that technology, future trends, and a focus on manufacturing process improvement was the focus. 5 of the Most Viewed Manufacturing Blog Posts from the Cerasis Blog in 2015.So

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Some of the top logistics trends to affect the industry in the coming year include these key automated logistics technologies. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. The ongoing self-optimization process of modern systems will give rise to smart, intelligent factories and logistics networks.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. Tomorrow, we will do more of the top areas or trends for manufacturers to look out for in 2015. Rising costs of labor in China and other places.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2018

The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. Lean Manufacturing of products in large scale Industries and factories will help: Saving time and Money : Lean principles when followed strategically and incorporated in your business results in saving of both time and money. Download eBook.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2015

Today we will address these 5 sweeping manufacturing technology trends which look to disrupt and change how manufacturing companies execute current processes. 5 Sweeping Manufacturing Technology Trends to Change Paradigms Forever. What sweeping manufacturing technology trends are missing from this list that you would add?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

electric car maker to open a $5 billion plant in Monterrey, highlight the growing nearshoring trend.” electric car maker to open a $5 billion plant in Monterrey, highlight the growing nearshoring trend.” “Nearshoring has the potential to boost the growth of Mexican manufacturing exports to the U.S., trillion economy.

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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. Let's take a look at the five remaining technology trends to watch for in the coming year. This trend will definitely be a game-changer.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: 3D Printing and the Supply Chain to Drastically Alter Manufacturing: Who would have thought that modern manufacturing could be done without a factory? Since the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has been synonymous with factories, machine tools, production lines and economies of scale. But how does it work in industry?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

Take a look at how the IoT supply chain is changing the landscape in terms of equipment functionality, shipping processes, invoicing and payments, and analysis of trends. Analysis of Trends and Recommendations. In some cases, human intervention and input will be completely eliminated. IoT and Machine Functionality.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2016

Sensors are embedded in machines , and advanced algorithms comb through data sets to uncover trends and issues faster than any historical form of predictive analytics. Preventive Maintenance in the Factory. As explained by Vin Vashista , the availability of data has become more readily embraced thanks to the IIoT.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The trend of outsourcing to overseas suppliers and contractors may be losing some of its luster. They also want to know that factory workers are not subjected to unsafe conditions, low wages or other forms of exploitation that the U.S. Many businesses are returning to U.S. Humanitarian Aspects. Infographic: Reshoring vs. Offshoring.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The new year will then bring series on trends and on the state of some of the business functions and technology used in proper transportation and logistics management. In the supply chain articles category it is clear the top ten are all about trends, facts, technology, and of course optimization. Read the full article here. .

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

If you are a regular reader of the Cerasis blog, you know our goal is to educate and inform those in the manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, logistics, and transportation space with best practices, trends, and industry news so that we can create a community of people.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

For example, pre-emptive maintenance may be used to reduce machine downtime in factories. The global trend towards connectivity is only going to grow stronger, and manufacturers must be willing to make the investments needed in order to thrive in the coming age of autonomous, connected manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2017

As a result, white glove services and transportation management are starting to become a major trend, and shippers need to know why. White glove services must go beyond the standard delivery in transportation management, and consumers are pushing this trend forward. What Exactly Are White Glove Services?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

You may carry certain stocks at different seasonal periods, or your inventory may be constantly changing due to market trends. If you treat every product movement as a transaction, you’ll have a greater wealth of data to determine how everything moves in your factory, which allows for maximum efficiency. Analyze Everything.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Headquartered in New York, Shapeways has factories and offices in Eindhoven, Queens, and Seattle. Our goal is to stay abreast and keep readers abreast of all the latest trends which affect the manufacturing industry. . We're having a great time working and playing harder than we ever have in our lives.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

The coming changes in truck technology and logistics processes within the global trend towards digitization will have a profound effect on how the chain is organized, with some players increasing their roles and others disappearing completely,” states PwC in “The era of the digitized truck: Transforming the logistics value chain.” .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

In other words, some manufacturers continue to resist the trend. In other words, the push toward high-performance computing is becoming more evident as companies look toward the other trends identified earlier in 2016 for cost savings and more realization of productive potential. . Industry 4.0 Essentially, the use of Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Here are seven ways in which this new 3D trend will shape the future of manufacturing sector: 1. Instead, they could easily install 3D manufacturing plant in their own factory to cut the extra cost. If you are also instructed to learn about the impact of this revolutionary technology then you are at the right spot.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Is the factory pumping tons of lethal gases into the atmosphere? Additionally, the industry has added approximately 50,000 jobs per quarter over the past few years, and the trend shows no signs of stopping. Picture of traditional job in manufacturing. Is the dust flying; are the squeals of machinery mind-numbing?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

That’s what pet care and consumer foods company Mars plans to do with the digital twin technology that it will roll out across its global factory network, having used it to improve production efficiencies successfully during trials. We also have our quarterly webinar coming up on November 9, 2022. Trials a Success.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2016

For some manufacturers, having factories and operations in foreign countries is beneficial to foreign customers, but having factories in the US is also beneficial to US customers. The trend towards reshoring and nearshoring will continue in 2016. Can Everything Go Through Reshoring or Nearshoring? The short answer is no.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2018

The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. Do nearby factories emit dust? Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

In intelligent factories, machines and products communicate with each other, cooperatively driving production. Three key trends are changing the way of life for industrial companies and their employees today. So what is “industry 4.0?” According to Accenture, they define Industry 4.0

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

companies opening factories in Mexico, for example, nor investment in private real estate. The nearshoring trend is driving growth at privately held companies looking to expand into Mexico, such as third-party logistics provider BlueGrace Logistics and contract electronics manufacturer MacroFab Inc. That was down from a record $5.6

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