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10 Issues Keeping Manufacturers and Distributors Up At Night for 2015

GlobalTranz

We believe they are worthy of discussion in 2015 as they are more pressing than ever as competition continues to heat up with current incumbents and the growing competition from start ups. Conduct a customer analysis. Are we meeting their needs? As a manufacturer, am I meeting the needs of distributor principals?

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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. Fabricators now are trying to be fast enough to meet any and all customer needs whenever they crop up. The keyword here is fast.

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What’s Next for The Freight Market with Chris Pickett

The Logistics of Logistics

About Flock Freight Founded in 2015, Flock Freight is a technology company reinventing the supply chain through smarter, more sustainable shipping solutions. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech.

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The Great Import Slowdown: When Will Shipments Bounce Back and Return to Normal?

MTS Logistics

at all costs to meet order demand from large retailers and consumers. If inflation is expected to start falling by the end of this year and go back to normal levels sometime next year, import shipments must have a six month head start to meet expected demand. This demand seemed to be never ending. The Slowdown.

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A&A’s Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List

The Logistics Academy

Each year A&A compiles Logistics Management’s Top 25 Freight Forwarders list for a closer analysis of industry trends and how those leading forwarders are meeting the evolving shipping needs. Ranked by 2015 Logistics Gross Revenue/Turnover and Freight Forwarding Volumes*. Gross Revenue. (US$

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Forced Labour Implications in Global Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

Analysis firms like Kharon have developed their own research methods and their network of international experts to identify companies at risk, particularly with regard to forced labour. This includes identifying at-risk suppliers, promoting fairer supply chains and implementing solutions to ensure all suppliers meet these working standards.

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2021 Has Felt Like One Big Peak Season: A Global Shipping Market Update

CH Robinson Logistics

In 2015, there were roughly 17 global ocean carriers. We’ve seen these solutions play out with our global experts and technology platform, Navisphere, by providing shippers with the aggregated data and analysis they need to determine which ports or terminals to avoid and the right tactics to overcome unique challenges.