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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. The IIoT Meets Demand for Increased Visibility. percent since 2015. Modern manufacturers have plenty to worry about, and visibility is often at the top of this list.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Here are the top reasons from the Inbound Logistics 2014 and the Inbound Logistics 2015 Market Perspective : Reasons Shippers Outsource to a 3PL - IL Market Perspectives 2014. Reasons Shippers Outsource to a 3PL - IL Market Perspectives 2015. Think back to our example.

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JUNE 23, 2015

Motivations and Stats on the State of Reshoring in 2015. for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. 7.8%, and currently meet or exceed U.S. Foxconn, for example, announced plans to reshore in Pennsylvania, investing $40 million for a mostly automated plant.

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APRIL 4, 2016

At minimum , a product of acceptable quality meets a set of previously agreed-upon specifications. However, quality can also be understood more broadly as the ability to quickly meet, if not anticipate, constantly changing market demand. Meeting the Specs of Quality. In contrast, there were 47 recall notices of U.S.-made

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MARCH 8, 2016

For example, a shipper may feel adding extra volume to a package increases security, but bulky, oversized packages are more likely to fall, be destroyed, or become otherwise damaged from heavier items. Some shippers may argue LTL DIM pricing is only beneficial to shippers who frequently ship products. Putting It All Together.

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For example, a package with a total volume more than 166 inches 3 may incur a surcharge by the carrier. As of January 1, 2015, the top parcel carriers, including DHL, UPS and FedEx, reports Inbound Logistics, implemented DIM pricing models. Moreover, small packages must adhere to the dimensional (DIM) pricing requirements.

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APRIL 6, 2016

The driver shortage is only around 40,000 drivers as of 2015, reports Bridget McCrea of Supply Chain 24/7 , in another article. Today's demands generate the processes of tomorrow, and employees are constantly working to meet today's mantra. For example, at Cerasis we have a report called the "Least Cost Compliance" report.

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JUNE 13, 2016

Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Yet, contractual parties, such as third party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) are expecting increases in freight of between 2 and 3 percent from 2015.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

For example, a package with a total volume more than 166 inches 3 may incur a surcharge by the carrier. As of January 1, 2015, the top parcel carriers , including DHL, UPS and FedEx, reports Inbound Logistics, implemented DIM pricing models. Moreover, small packages must adhere to the dimensional (DIM) pricing requirements.

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APRIL 1, 2016

As of January 2015, 48 percent of manufacturers said they were ready for these revolutionary changes, according to McKinsey & Company. For instance, a manufacturer might need to quickly launch a new product to meet the demand of an emerging market, or it might need to adjust its production quantity to meet the demand of a niche market.

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JULY 6, 2015

Rethink Robotics introduced Sawyer in 2015 and pioneered the “friendly” robot game with the introduction of Baxter in 2012, which will make the integration of human workers and robots seamless. For example, humans must create build an item from the inside out, as our tools only allow us to perform certain actions.

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JANUARY 19, 2016

For example, a given trucker who drives beyond the hours of service in the ELD could incur stiff penalties and fines from oversight agencies. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) systems help shippers meet the same criteria in terms of the data analysis, analytics, and payment management. Focus on Implementation of the FAST Act.

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DECEMBER 14, 2015

TheMfgInstitute (@TheMfgInstitute) December 11, 2015. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the manufacturing industry employed roughly 12,317,000 Americans in the month of October 2015. million Americans in October 2015. For example, Marlin Steel uses a job skills matrix to track all of the skills each employee has.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

This is a model example of why the physical and digital supply chain must merge. Recall the opening example. Termed the “Third Industrial Revolution,” the Digital Revolution holds many promises for today's supply chain partners, and the supply chain needs to change to meet the demands. Now, how long is that going to take you?

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JANUARY 29, 2016

All new applicants after December 12, 2015 are required to use the URS online registration application, explains the FMCSA. For example, entities will no longer need to track separate docket and hazmat transportation numbers. How Will the Unified Registration System Impact Existing Transportation and Logistics Providers?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

For example, it may specify the percentage of a product’s domestic content or label a product as “Assembled in the USA” instead. You can prepare by investing staff, inventory and equipment to meet increasing demand for domestic-made products. A company can make a qualified claim when a product is made in several countries, however.

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JANUARY 5, 2016

2015 saw a shift from the linear supply chain to the circular supply chain. The ability to access and input data in real time is the key way in which suppliers will be able to meet stringent demands of customers. I expect other companies to ask similar questions. Making the Supply Chain Circular Vs. Linear.

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