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Manufacturing Mobility Movement: The 5 Pillars & Why Executives Must Pay Attention

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On January 9, 2007, Apple radicalized how the modern world functions with the announcement of the iPhone. Since 2007, the face of mobility has changed, although a term used to describe the movement of a person, object, or body part, manufacturing mobility refers to how a manufacturer can connect and improve technology.

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

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is one of a growing number of big-box retailers building out their supply chains with distribution centers designed to meet the demands of online shopping. By 1989, Walmart saw the benefits of its supply chain management when its distribution costs were 1.7% Beyond Technology. Walmart’s SCM process is not based entirely on technology.

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Current State of the Capacity Crunch

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Since 2007, the Panama Canal has been under construction to allow larger ships to pass through the gates, which will bring a huge shift in the amount of ocean freight being delivered to both sides of the country, asserts JOC.com Staff. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight.

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The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day!

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This year, more Americans will give thanks for the opportunity to travel to friends and family than any year since 2007,” Doney said. They can also manage vendor compliance during inbound & outbound freight shipping , which is key during the holidays, when manufacturers are distributing product to thousands of retailers.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act & F.A.S.T and US Infrastructure Facts

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1957-2007: $0. Centered on traditional infrastructure (water treatment, distribution, and sewage systems). Cost to Economy: 2007: $22B. Cumulative GPA: D+. Largely, there is a measure of no long-term reauthorizations of transportation spending. Let's take a look. . The Highway Trust Fund Deficit. 2008: $8.8B. 2009: $7.1B.