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[e-Book] 2016 Trends in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management

GlobalTranz

Fill out the form below to access the e-book. The industries of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and transportation management, like much of the modern world, are seeing substantial change as new technologies come on board. Thanks to technology and the movement towards a “digital everything” mindset in the way business is done, many of the trends in this e-book focus on what would have seemed like impossible feats just a few years ago in the manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and tra

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Focusing on Customer-Centric Supply Chain Management

Apparel Logistics

Gone are the days of linear supply chains centered on the product. Today's digitally driven consumers are more empowered and demanding than ever, and supply chains have had to adapt to stay competitive. Instead of using a product-oriented, "push" supply chain system, companies have begun building "pull" supply chains backwards from the customer.

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Students and Sponsoring Companies have found TLA Diploma Programmes beneficial

The Logistics Academy

Read What TLA Diploma graduates Have Benefited from Their Study : I can now handle my job with greater confidence after successful completion of course. Tong Yen Yen , Assistant Manager, HS Enterprise – Graduated from Diploma in IFM (R34) on 22 April 2016. I understand my job better especially on my day-to-day handling with my 3PL. Richard Tan , Assistant Manager, Casio Singapore Pte Ltd – Graduated from Diploma in IFM (R34) on 22 April 2016.

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Manufacturing and Logistics: Manufacturers Look towards Logistics Efficiency to Stay Competitive

GlobalTranz

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand. Manufacturers must receive raw material inbound and send out product to customers outbound. To take a quick step back, logistics refers to the forward and reverse flow of goods and services to retailers, businesses, and consumers.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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The Rise of the Digital Supply Chain Begets 5 Huge Benefits

GlobalTranz

What's the core difference between today's supply chain and the digital supply chain? Look down at your desk. What do you see? If you see paper, pen, and a computer, you see the typical, modern supply chain. If asked, could you provide the latest information on your current automation, key performance indicators , data, use of IT applications, and finance government?

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Supply Chain Mobility & How it is Creating More Efficient Manufacturing Productivity

GlobalTranz

How often do you hear the term, “productivity in manufacturing?” This term is often tossed about and misunderstood to mean making more than anyone else. Today we will talk about how supply chain mobility will aid in this pursuit, but first let's take a look at what it means to manufacturers. According to Merriam-Webster , productivity is defined as: 1.