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A Glimpse into Supply Chain 2024

Log-hub

Let’s explore what the supply chain 2024 trends have in store for us! Let’s delve into the key supply chain 2024 trends that are reshaping the industry and driving innovation. introduces smart factories where interconnected systems enhance agility and responsiveness. 4 min read Happy New Year, Log-hub Community! Industry 4.0

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Where the Next Conflict Could Be and How It Could Affect Your Shipments

MTS Logistics

I was at the TPM meeting back in early 2024. Per their analysis for the last 15 years, the risk level went up from 2.0 It’s worth even checking where/how companies’ main factories are doing sourcing from and de-risking sourcing by switching (if possible) to areas where threat levels are much lower.

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Greener Farm to Fork Journey

Logistics Business Magazine

Technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and tracking systems can transform the way we manage food and drink across the manufacturing supply chain – from its origins on the farm, through to factory production sites and transporting the food on UK roads to our stores. That’s the same as removing 78,000 delivery trucks from UK roads.*

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The U.S. Bitcoin Mining Odyssey Meets Logistics

MTS Logistics

At the time, its price never broke above 40 cents per Bitcoin and now in 2024, the price per Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new high of $68,849.84 Behind every transformer is a logistical journey managed by experts like MTS Logistics, ensuring these critical components make their trek from factory to farm seamlessly and efficiently.

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The pros and cons of low code tools for manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Low code is gaining a huge traction and Gartner predicts that by 2024, 65% of application development activity will be powered by low code. Before deciding on low code tools, take the time to conduct a detailed needs analysis where you make sure the solutions you choose are fit for your organization today and into the future.

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Our Polymer Market Outlook for Q3 2023: An Overview and Where Asian Producers Stand

MTS Logistics

The factory in question has resumed its operations, although it is expected that the trend will continue for some time since it’ll take some time for them to secure their previous deals domestically. The biggest PVC producer in the world, Shintech, also postponed their Louisiana facility until the beginning of 2024.

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What Shippers Can Do to Improve Schedule Reliability for Shipments

MTS Logistics

in January 2024 (the same monthly decline as in December 2023). This decline means that the January 2024 figure is the lowest since September 2022. Year-over-year, schedule reliability in January 2024 was -0.8 In the midst of the Red Sea crisis, global schedule reliability continued to decline. points to 51.6%