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Steel Fabrication and General Manufacturing Tips and Tricks for 2015

GlobalTranz

There’s been a lot of progress made in the steel industry in general and here are some of the tips and tricks to expect from the steel fabrication industry for 2015: Buying Equipment. Inform yourself on these trends by downloading the Capgemini/Penn State/Panalpnia 2013 18th Annual 3PL Study. Manufacturing manufacturing tips'

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247 Customs Broker

TIA tips: ‘Frothy’ scene good for plugged-in brokers. In 2013, Menlo placed seventh on the list, while XPO didn’t break the top 20. It also lists operational strengths and procurement survey results. In 2013, Menlo placed seventh on the list, while XPO didn’t break the top 20. XPO Logistics and C.H. Meanwhile, C.H.

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Reshoring in America: The Future Outlook, Current Hindrances & Issues, and Ways to Stimulate Reshoring

GlobalTranz

Yesterday we spoke about the top motivations and reasons why reshoring in America from offshored facilities has several benefits and what are the statistics of reshoring since 2013. Nexant received about 200 survey responses from compounders, fabricators, equipment suppliers and toolers. Most of them, however, never left our shores.

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How the CFO Can be a Change Agent in the Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

A 2013 study by Ernst & Young aptly highlighted the importance of CFO’s involvement in the supply chain. Ernst & Young surveyed 423 CFOs and heads of supply chain around the globe to understand their view of a CFO’s contribution to the supply chain. The necessity of CFOs involvement in supply chain is not a recent phenomenon.

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5 Considerations Before Flying Taxis Take Flight

IoT World Today

While initially taking a conservative stance toward drones, FAA signed off on 10 pilot projects to test the use of drones for delivering medical supplies, surveying infrastructure and the U.S. The notion of passenger drones hovering through dense urban environments, however, poses many thorny questions. The cost of a sleek AeroMobil 5.0

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5 Most Popular Supply Chain Blog Posts of 2015…So Far

GlobalTranz

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. 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.

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The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts of 2014

GlobalTranz

Just as in the following five examples that reveal interesting data, best practices, and tips related to the supply chain. Supply Chain 2014 Infographic: The State of the Supply Chain: I recently came across an interesting infographic from SAPinsider and insiderPROFILES that showcased a survey around the State of Supply Chain 2014.