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6 Questions To Ask 3rd Party Logistics Companies for 2015 and Beyond

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Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions. For example, a shipper may want to take advantage of transportation management systems (TMS), which enhance visibility and improve transportation management. What Is the Company’s History?

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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. These are all examples of the effects production may have on the environment, in local communities, or on the people who grow and make what we sell.”

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Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains

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Otherwise known as a distributed ledger, the automatic recording of data into the blockchain allows for cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum or Bitcoin to serve as way more than just a store of value. a pair of jeans that didn’t come from a sweatshop, for example.

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The “First Five” Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017

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For example, a company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems should be accessible from anywhere within the manufacturing enterprise. You cannot realistically review every detail manually, so how Big Data is accessed and distributed will also change in 2017. Manufacturers must look for new ways to improve collaboration.

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The (Internet of Things) IOT Supply Chain Benefits Now Coming Clearer

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For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. For example, a machine may need to have a specific part replaced every three months, but periods of increased demand could mean the manufacturing entity is placed at maximum capacity.

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5 Reasons Why The Use of the IIoT by Manufacturers Is Unavoidable

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For example, if a piece of equipment is using more electricity than other equipment of the same type, it may indicate a problem with its electrical wiring. In response to looming cyber security threats, more companies involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of IIoT-based products have increased cybersecurity spending by 23.7

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Investors pouring millions into maritime startups

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That compares to $511 million in 2017, $286 million in 2016, $163 million in 2015 and $84 million in 2014. “The numbers essentially count all types of investments toward private companies in the space.