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US-China Relations may Reshape Global trade in the Future

ShipLilly

On the 11th of December 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization. The real significance of this event was that it was the first container ship that kicked off the industry. For example, the speedy rise of China as the trading nation of first choice has tapered off. The effect on the shipping industry was momentous.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

Did You Know That … Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. Loading and unloading was particularly troublesome. Significance.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 6: The operation stage

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Coined in 2001, application erosion describes how over time the value of the ERP system reduces. Degradation occurs when a balanced status of systems, business processes and people organization is disturbed by some event and then over time the unused potential degrades to a new level where all three dimensions are in balance again.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. Example of the increasing coordination between seaports as a result of containerization.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Attracting Millennials to Manufacturing: Understanding Millennial Experience in Order to Gain Talent

GlobalTranz

Millennials have witnessed countless layoffs, periods of market instability, offshoring of manufacturing entities , and other significant events in their lives. Unfortunately, these events lead to one common issue: millennials do not view the manufacturing industry as previous generations did.

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Associate Recalls Service in Navy Ceremonial Guard

Penske Move Ahead

11, 2001, terrorist attacks occurred. Ultimately, Phillips decided to follow his father's example and join the Navy. Before Phillips enlisted in 2001, "there wasn't a big call for military members," Phillips said. One year, Phillips was invited to a Christmas event there. The city of Washington, D.C.,

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What Is Connected Vehicle And History of Connected Vehicles

FueLoyal

Connected vehicles are able to access, send, and receive data, communicating real-time locations and events to every device around them, and upcoming. In 2001, vehicle manufacturers would install remote diagnostics in their connected vehicles, to let them diagnose problems within the vehicle much quicker.