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The 4 Big Manufacturing Technology Trends to Rule the Land in 2016

GlobalTranz

In this first post of a two-part series, we will expand beyond our 6 general manufacturing trends we predicted would shape 2016 to now laser focus on the manufacturing technology trends that will impact manufacturers in 2016. 4 Core Manufacturing Technology Trends for 2016. Increasing Use of 3D Printing.

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Nearshoring & Reshoring Will Continue to Increase Thanks to these Main Benefits

GlobalTranz

Yet, understanding these concepts requires a bit more than this simple definition. Of course, there are other factors affecting the American push towards reshoring and nearshoring. Even though these events do not necessarily represent a threat on US soil, consumers want products that are related to safe areas.

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Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities

247 Customs Broker

Facebook’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, stopped by in August 2016. In June 2016, the Lagos State government signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Holdings LLC, owners of Smart City (Dubai) LLC, “to develop sustainable, smart, globally connected knowledge-based communities that drive a knowledge economy.”

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Industry integration – a new approach and attitude to Army logistics

Logistics in War

The 2016 Defence White Paper and the supplemental Defence Industry Policy Statement continued the long tradition of following strategic intent with industry policy. Can production be increased, and can additional services be provided in the event of strategic surprise? New Capability. New Relationships.

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When Coincidence Meets Determination – An Interview with Rob O’Byrne

Logistics Bureau

Whether it’s helping supply chain professionals boost their knowledge or organizing public supply chain coaching events, you’re a firm believer in helping others through (in)formal education. You first did the Camino in 2015 and then again in 2016. There’s the physical challenge aspect, of course.

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Q&A: Matt Castle, VP of Global Forwarding Products & Services at C.H. Robinson

247 Customs Broker

Matt Castle: Certainly when I look at 2018 compared to 2017 it is a situation that has been building since the fourth quarter of 2016, which is really the story around demand. There was a period for a number of years where capacity was, of course, outpacing demand, and that was really the result of two key elements.

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Chugging or changing?

Automotive Logistics

Of course, Jung is not the only one battling such difficulties. Current distribution systems definitely need to be enabled to employ GPS big data. “Current distribution systems definitely need to be enabled to employ GPS big data. At the same time, pricing is not attractive and competitive enough,” he says.