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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s certainly no shortage of demand for better quality in sourcing: 8 out of 10 British consumers check the origin of their food, while a survey from 2015 found that 72% of Millennials would be willing to pay more for products or services offered by companies committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

3D simulations of products, materials, and production processes are already used in the engineering phase of manufacturing, but in the future, simulations will be used in plant operations as well. In the virtual world, operators will learn to interact with machines by clicking on a cyber-representation. Simulation.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

This will lead to the creation of more metrics and business-intelligence tools to help improve manufacturing operations. Actionable Metrics Will Enhance Operations, Reducing Costs. Per the International Energy Agency (IEA), more renewable energy installations came online in 2015 and 2016 than fossil fuel-based installations.

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.” We had a great turnout with over 250 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

But other opportunities for a tech upgrade may be lost if you are not specifically looking for ways to improve operations. There are actually several reasons why you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve operations through better technology. First, it will keep you ahead of the competition. The cost of the status quo.

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MAY 11, 2015

With the release of the May 8, 2015 Jobs Report , many businesses and employees within the manufacturing industry have grown concerned. Bureau of Labor Statistics US manufacturing jobs Report – April 2015. In close proximity to available resources, US manufacturers face another challenge to operating without hindrance.

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

E-commerce is steam rolling ahead, and retailers need to make the necessary modifications and embrace omnichannel strategies to make money. Even though there have been concerted efforts to reverse the downturn experienced in the year 2015, most shipping lines have not succeeded in reversing the trends in supply chain.

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MAY 13, 2015

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. ” Walmart states early on. But the retailer has refined the methods.

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AUGUST 25, 2015

Most businesses ultimately determine that this area of responsibility cannot realistically be merely subsumed under packaging, warehousing, or other operational functions. Optimizing transportation management systems requires development of a comprehensive strategy that treats the business in its entirety. Bottom Line Strategizing.

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MAY 3, 2017

Over 2017, this will become an impossibility as the IIoT by manufacturers moves closer to every aspect of the economy and business operations, and you know why. Meanwhile, digital monitoring of equipment boosts operational efficiency by isolating potential problems and areas that increase a company’s costs. percent since 2015.

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JUNE 7, 2016

While the supply chain fell short of previous expectations for growth in 2015, it continued to have a strong fourth quarter in 2015. The Chief Supply Chain Officer is responsible for overseeing all the manufacturing and shipping operations within a given organization. In order for this ideal to become fact, the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Last year, the logistics industry experienced one if its best years in many years and 2015 is on-track to be a good year as well," said Marc Althen , President of Penske Logistics. As an international transportation network with technology at its core, Uber operates in more than 60 countries and has attracted significant investment capital.

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MARCH 2, 2016

The Mining Journal wrote in 2015 that demand has increased over the past decade, as reported in Accelerating Science. Sensors will be used to gather data, and this data will be shared across the operation so the machinery will run with greater efficiency, helping to reduce problems. Growing Demand for Automation.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Typically, those who work and run a manufacturing company are not an expert at operations and strategies for BOTH manufacturing and logistics. Manufacturing and logistics efficiency is used to describe the elimination of cost-inducing processes and operations, which may span across an entire organization.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

In the first post , we wrote more about external when we focus on how you can better work with Carriers and also your customers to communicate effectively and manage expectations and operations so no peak season has you unprepared. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns , etc.,

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MARCH 4, 2016

In recent years, the use of cloud-based solutions has dramatically changed how modern supply chain companies operate, and the cloud supply chain management has the potential to level the playing field between all supply chain companies, especially shippers. percent reduction in operating costs.

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JUNE 23, 2015

Motivations and Stats on the State of Reshoring in 2015. Off-shored producers are finding that the benefits of foreign operations are not what they had anticipated. Off-shored producers are finding that the benefits of foreign operations are not what they had anticipated. Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S.,

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JANUARY 25, 2017

According to Vijay Ramachandran of Logistics Viewpoints, the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate, reduced fleet sizes, growing problems within the driver shortage and merging of business and logistics strategies are responsible for this new view on the TMS. In 2015, drones were new and exciting, but still out of reach.

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JANUARY 12, 2016

2015 saw the improvement of many different technologies, and manufacturers are looking to 2016 with confidence. Between 2013 and 2015, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in manufacturing grew from $0.9 5 Manufacturing Technologies Looking to Impact the Manufacturing Industry in 2016.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

In 2015, the state of transportation management systems is good, with the industry slated to see tremendous growth in the coming few years. Another important reason that more companies are adopting Transportation Management Systems in 2015 is that they can dramatically increase the efficiency of a business.

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JULY 14, 2015

Therefore, simple factors, such as operating temperature, frequency, and hydraulic pressure, affect the efficiency of the respective machine. For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. Most manufacturing processes heavily rely on the use of machinery.

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DECEMBER 31, 2014

On this last day in 2014, from everyone at Cerasis, we wish you a Happy New Year and great success in 2015 for all those in business. If you own or operate a business and have taken the position that you can no longer grow your business because of the ACA, you are guaranteeing success for your competitors. To SaaS or not to SaaS?

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AUGUST 20, 2015

For a microcosmic sampling, the CMAP report published by the Illinois government (widely reputed as a resource for broader industrial indicators), reveals an acute shortage of qualified candidates to fill essential manufacturing positions in the Chicago region, including CNC Programmers, CNC Operators, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, and Welders.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

However, modern technologies are dramatically changing procurement trends and how procurement professionals operate and their role in the company. In December 2015, the Federal Reserve slightly raised US interest rate for the first time in nearly 10 years. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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DECEMBER 30, 2015

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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JULY 9, 2015

Operating at Capacity. Today’s freight transportation industry is operating at maximum capacity. Throughout the freight transportation industry, trucking rates will increase by the end of 2015. In that case, the number of drivers disqualified by positive drug tests could skyrocket.

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JUNE 13, 2016

Gilroy of Transportation Topics News , shippers are looking to the future through investment into current operations to ensure long-term success and stability. Yet, contractual parties, such as third party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) are expecting increases in freight of between 2 and 3 percent from 2015. Fleets Are Expanding.

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MAY 9, 2016

While the parodies are quite “terrifying,” the problem remains, but one piece of legislation, passed in December 2015, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act ), offers a solution, and actionable steps are being laid out to define a way to dramatically reshape the infrastructure-landscape in several key ways.

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APRIL 6, 2016

However, the introduction of the cloud has forced many operations to think about the applications of a TMS in a software-as-a-service environment. Regardless of what studies say, shippers do not want to actually outsource all properties and operation to third-party providers, often called managed transportation. Cloud Storage.

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DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Advanced analytics will be further involved in everyday manufacturing operations. Manufacturers will be able to improve their inventory due to the information presented by both supply chain and operations data.

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APRIL 5, 2016

Stocks plunged, layoffs became normal, and shippers scaled back operations in favor of surviving the collapse. In the 2015 3PL perspectives guide from Inbound Logistics, the following graphs show us the state of 3PL Logistics Companies giving us perspective on both the greatest challenges facings shippers and 3PLs.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2017

You will be coordinating complex operations that involve many people, supplies, organizations, or/and facilities. You may work for any business and develop strategies for minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. . In 2015, the costs of U.S. But, what is logistics , really? It depends. It’s an Important Role.

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AUGUST 10, 2015

We have made it to the end of the "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So 5 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2015.So As with all of the other series, the transportation blog posts below are all written in 2015 and are the most viewed by page view in 2015. And we have done it! So Far" series! expected.

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APRIL 4, 2016

Reshoring occurs when a company opts to move operations from overseas locations to the US. For some manufacturers, having factories and operations in foreign countries is beneficial to foreign customers, but having factories in the US is also beneficial to US customers. Reshoring Vs. Nearshoring.What's the Difference?

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DECEMBER 2, 2014

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Core carrier programs and carrier negotiations that once played a fundamental role in shippers’ cost reduction strategies no longer are sufficient. AAA Cooper®.

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DECEMBER 9, 2015

We wanted to bring you some quick strategies and tips that can help your holiday shipping woes or at any time of the year where you experience an increase in shipping volumes. Core carrier programs and carrier negotiations that once played a fundamental role in shippers’ cost reduction strategies no longer are sufficient. AAA Cooper®.

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DECEMBER 28, 2015

We continue our top articles from each of our main 5 categories today by covering the top 10 logistics articles that were the most viewed in 2015. Top Logistics Articles of 2015. Here are the top 10 logistics articles from the Cerasis blog with the 10th most read to the most read published in 2015. Read the full article here. .

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