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[INFOGRAPHIC] What Manufacturing Really Looks Like: Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2015

GlobalTranz

Finally, manufacturing is looking to make an American comeback of sorts through Reshoring , although some argue it’s not yet really hit it’s tipping point and the results are lackluster at best. Manufacturing Day 2015. What is Manufacturing Day 2015? This year Manufacturing Day will occur on October 2.

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Top Freight Articles of 2015

GlobalTranz

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. As a recap, and for easy to access link, we have showcased the following: Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015. Top Supply Chain Articles of 2015. Top Logistics Articles of 2015.

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Concealed Freight Damage: NMFTA Changes Reporting Window Effective April 18, 2015

GlobalTranz

On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage. c) Notice of loss or damage and request for inspection may be given by telephone or in person, but in either event must be confirmed by a written or electronic communication.

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The History of eCommerce: From the 1960s to the 2020s

Ship Monk

Towards the tail end of the ‘60s, three key events happened in quick succession: In 1968, The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) commissioned the world’s first routers. In 1969, the military developed ARPANET to ensure that critical lines of communication would be maintained in the event of a nuclear attack. The verdict?

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How to Make Prime Day the Best Day Ever

Ship Monk

Retail’s biggest sales holiday started back in 2015 as a way to celebrate Amazon’s 20th anniversary. Planning for huge sales events is a tad overwhelming, which is why we’ve got you covered with this short and sweet FAQ. Tip: Amazon requires inventory to be received three weeks before Prime Day.) Prime Day FAQ.

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Conquerors, climate change and coronavirus: Indigenous community in Bolivia survives against the…

World Food Programme Logistics

By December 2015, however, the impact of climate change had caused the lake to dry up. Photo: WFP/Morelia Eróstegui As I drive back to La Paz and replay in my mind the events of the day, I cannot but think of how COVID-19 has tipped this community’s delicate balance. more than three times the size of New York City.

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Supply Chain Managers May Expect More “Digitization” in Ocean Cargo Arena

The Logistics Academy

He adds that the industry has “reached a tipping point” in the global shipping industry when information technology is now the primary means for CEOs and their companies to achieve and increase long-term profitability. “We Big Schedules also includes weather and news data to alert users to events that may impact their shipments.