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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed. In contrast, the overall manufacturing PMI for the Eurozone was quite weak with Germany and Austria reporting the lowest levels.

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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

Logistics Viewpoints

For typical business models with very short order lead times and the ability to change orders until they are shipped at its core, having a highly integrated WMS and warehouse control system (WCS) or warehouse execution system (WES) with high real-time capabilities is a real differentiator.

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Shipping Container Shortage–Another Bullwhip Example

Operations and Supply Chain Management

An ‘aggressive’ fight over containers is causing shipping costs to rocket by 300%. Shipping costs have skyrocketed as desperate companies wait weeks for containers and pay premium rates to get them, according to industry watchers. The container crisis affects all companies that need to ship goods. KEY POINTS.

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Doing Business in Germany

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km and borders the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and other countries including the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Whether you choose to ship by rail, water, truck or air, the movement of goods is fast and efficient. . Italy, Austria, Poland and Switzerland.

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Peril of EV Start-Ups: Fisker’s Investor Warning

Supply Chain Matters

Since that time, the company’s first model was subsequently outsourced to industry contract manufacturing services provider Magna Steyr utilizing a production facility located in Austria. Shipping new vehicles from Austria to the U.S. market also comes with logistical challenges, hence the stated need for a U.S.

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EV Maker Fisker Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Supply Chain Matters

This Stat-up’s first model was subsequently outsourced to industry contract manufacturing services provider Magna Steyr utilizing a production facility located in Austria. Shipping new vehicles from Austria to the U.S. Foxconn subsequently backed out of that agreement. based dealer network.

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Upturn in Global Manufacturing in June- Cautionary Signs Prevail

Supply Chain Matters

Germany, Austria and Poland were reported as the three lowest PMI activity levels. Of particular note was commentary relative to supplier delivery times in June: “ Suppliers’ delivery times lengthened for the first time in five months amid issues with shipping, port congestion and staff shortages at vendors. compared to the 50.3