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E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights
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E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights

Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights

Where would you prefer to locate your operation? Most likely as close to customers and your supply base as possible. In this case, it means rates are going through the roof - if you can even get them.

admin2023-12-22T22:15:10-08:00May 18, 2018|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: Amazon effect, e-commerce, ports, supply chain, supply chain disruptions|

APICS-IE Symposium & Key Take-Aways on GROWTH
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APICS-IE Symposium & Key Take-Aways on GROWTH

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

APICS-IE Symposium & Key Take-Aways on GROWTH

Keep innovation and future disruptors top of mind.

admin2024-06-09T18:55:01-07:00May 9, 2018|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: business growth, customer experience, customer service, disruptors, distribution, e-commerce, export, innovation, manufacturing, supply chain, technology|

3D Printed Houses – Fast, Inexpensive and Fights Homelessness
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3D Printed Houses – Fast, Inexpensive and Fights Homelessness

ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Technologies

3D Printed Houses – Fast, Inexpensive and Fights Homelessness

Although we should consider potential impacts of 3D printing in our industry, the more important consideration is to let our minds think about the future. What technological innovations are likely to impact your industry?

admin2024-06-14T08:20:49-07:00April 25, 2018|Categories: ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: 3D printing / additive manufacturing, building & construction, manufacturing, supply chain|

Amazon Prime Members Hit 100 Million
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Amazon Prime Members Hit 100 Million

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

Amazon Prime Members Hit 100 Million

Have you put thought into what has become commonplace - subscription services like Prime?

admin2024-02-16T22:25:32-08:00April 19, 2018|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: Amazon effect, customer experience, e-commerce, supply chain, technology|

The Highest Number of Factory Jobs Since 2008!
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The Highest Number of Factory Jobs Since 2008!

Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing

The Highest Number of Factory Jobs Since 2008!

Are your suppliers ready to grow with you? Will they run into quality issues? Cash issues? Supply issues? Or will they enable you to be ahead of the curve?

admin2023-12-26T16:51:12-08:00April 11, 2018|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: Amazon effect, customer service, Industry Week, manufacturing, supply chain|

Transportation Capacity Tight & Rates on the Rise
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Transportation Capacity Tight & Rates on the Rise

Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

Transportation Capacity Tight & Rates on the Rise

Do you have backup transportation built into your model? Are you considering additional transportation partners such as third-party logistics providers (3PL) and brokers? Perhaps they shouldn't be considered a last resort.

admin2024-02-20T22:09:21-08:00March 23, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: Amazon effect, capacity planning, e-commerce, transportation|

Amazon Fears Driving Supplier Price Concessions at Costco
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Amazon Fears Driving Supplier Price Concessions at Costco

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Amazon Fears Driving Supplier Price Concessions at Costco

Amazon continues to wreak havoc on supply chains worldwide. No matter your industry, are you considering innovations, automation and technology to reduce costs to remain competitive?

admin2024-06-09T18:58:28-07:00March 15, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Amazon effect, pricing|

Manufacturing Expands at the Fastest Rate in 14 Years
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Manufacturing Expands at the Fastest Rate in 14 Years

Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing

Manufacturing Expands at the Fastest Rate in 14 Years

According to ISM (Institute of Supply Management), manufacturing expanded more than it has in 14 years in February - it is on fire!

admin2024-01-31T16:39:06-08:00March 5, 2018|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: agility, manufacturing, manufacturing trends, scalability|

Additive Manufacturing & GE’s 3D-Printed Aircraft Engine
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Additive Manufacturing & GE’s 3D-Printed Aircraft Engine

ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Technologies

Additive Manufacturing & GE’s 3D-Printed Aircraft Engine

GE's 3D-printed aircraft engine showcases cutting-edge manufacturing technology and efficiency.

admin2024-02-20T22:17:46-08:00February 22, 2018|Categories: ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: 3D printing / additive manufacturing, A&D, innovation, manufacturing, supply chain|

The Amazon Effect is Driving Dramatic Disruption
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The Amazon Effect is Driving Dramatic Disruption

Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

The Amazon Effect is Driving Dramatic Disruption

In looking at the Amazon Effect as a metaphor, manufacturers and distributors must respond to elevated customer expectations, rapid delivery requests, 24/7 service, and much more.

admin2023-12-26T19:43:05-08:00February 16, 2018|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: Amazon effect, disruptors, e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing, MCIE Manufacturers Summit|