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Additive Manufacturing Use Cases Go Beyond Prototyping

Logistics Viewpoints

Additive manufacturing use cases, by definition, are not defined by the technology itself, but rather the value they create within an organization. Additional suitable components for metal additive manufacturing, that could prove economically beneficial, have also been identified. Parts for Aftermarket. Thyssenkrupp.

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KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. This is usually accomplished by using statistical sampling of all incoming materials that can produce charts to show the quality trends over time.

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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. There are Also Commercial Reasons. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Top Ecommerce Trends for 2024

Ship Monk

We can’t predict when joggers will go out of style (never, we hope) but we are pretty good at predicting ecommerce trends. Here are a few of the trends we think are going to be big in 2024. If your ecommerce brand hasn’t explored other sales channels, you are definitely missing out. Mobile Takes the Lead Of the $9.8

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Procurement Logistics: What Is It & Where Do Logistics Providers Fit In?

GlobalTranz

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. For example, transportation management often focuses on the journey of products after manufacturing. The Definition of Procurement Logistics. Purchased parts and similar items.

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Key Warehouse & Contract Logistics Trends from 2020

Now, That's Logistics

Manufacturing pretty much came to a halt in most high manufacturing countries such as the U.S., Similarly, service and products still need to be sourced in other sectors requiring the need to an efficient supply chain and its infrastructure. Two Big Players: E-com and Health Care.

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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Looking for a private warehousing definition? Now that we’ve covered private warehouses, let’s give a public warehouse definition. No need to pay for warehouse design , equipment sourcing, or ongoing operating costs. Bonded import/export manufacturing warehouses (for storing goods composed of imported or taxed materials).