GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

The great recession underscored some inherent weaknesses in the U.S. supply chain. We have an employment skills gap , an uncoordinated approach to nurturing innovation, and an export imbalance. Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Under the guidance of the Department of Commerce/NIST , they developed an infrastructure with dedicated funding to rebuild our manufacturing sector.

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Apparel Logistics

MAY 4, 2015

You are probably familiar with federal trade zone (FTZ) services. In fact, you are likely considering whether the employment of such services would benefit your company. Enhance your decision-making process by learning all the positives about federal trade zone utilization. What Are They? Foreign trade zones exemplify the broadening horizons of the global marketplace.

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PINC

MAY 5, 2015

Matt Yearling published a great article on the impact of the IoT on Supply Chains. Read it >>here.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 7, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the final blog post in the 3 part series of how to better spot supplier and carrier risk by Ben Goldwasser, Business Development at Spendrix, a a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough. The first post addressed how to spot supplier risk as it pertains to communication and the second post addressed how through on-site evaluations and going a bit deeper you can spot carrier r

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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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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Freight rating software is a necessity for shippers and 3PLs. There is more at stake in the choice of a freight rating system. One that is integrated with TMS offers more value for customers and better leverage when negotiating contracts with additional features providing the latest data. When shopping for a Freight Rating Software System with TMS, look for key points that will add value and provide additional benefits for shippers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. Participants ranged in roles and company sizes with questions that spanned a variety supply chain management trends of topics such as visibility, factory-of-the-future technology, the Internet of Things and more.

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