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Delivery: A New Moment of Truth

Talking Logistics

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.” Lafley defined back in 2005. For the rest of my comments and Brian Hodgson’s presentation, watch the webinar archive.

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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward

GlobalTranz

The only time it was higher was in December 2005, when it had briefly crossed $15. Of course, not all manufacturers will return home since poorer countries will continue to have lower labor costs. At the same time, oil prices are not expected to fall so low as to cause a complete collapse of the investment in US oilfields.

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Freight Driver Shortage Update: Will 2017 Come to a Head & Cause Issues for Shippers?

GlobalTranz

Since 2005, the freight driver shortage has grown from 20,000 unfilled positions to 70,000, and some reports suggest the shortage may worsen to more than 170,000 vacancies by 2025. As 2017 moves forward, it may be a year that the driver shortage comes to a head, but it might not be as dismal as some shippers have been led to believe.

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Here’s Why Image of Manufacturing as Boring, Dirty, and Tedious is Drastically Changing

GlobalTranz

In 2005, the Manufacturing Institute created and launched the Dream It. This program did not require students to obtain prerequisite course credits through other institutions, which helped further the goal of obtaining more applicants and teaching skills in-house, without requiring the use of grants or other financial funding sources.

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The Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts from 2014

GlobalTranz

We will feature over the next 7 business days each category’s top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2014. Over 40% of CFOs cited productivity as the top benefit of an effective workplace safety program.” – Chief Financial Officer survey, Liberty Mutual Insurance company , (2005). Read Full Post. Read Full Post.

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