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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

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This technology company is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. When the supplier has produced the goods, they send an advanced ship notice (ASN) to ZF via SupplyOn. Which ship are the components being shipped on. Or do we need to ship this by air?” ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

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Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Container shipping prices skyrocket. Amazon said the development center in Helsinki will work alongside Amazon staff at the Amazon Scout R&D lab in Seattle, as well as teams in Tubingen, Germany, and Cambridge. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

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Germany Freezes the Nord Stream 2 Project. Germany responded by halting certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. That’s more than 50% of Germany’s annual consumption and could be worth as much as $15 billion to Gazprom, the Russian state-owned company that controls the pipeline. Russia Attacks Ukraine.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 22 – 28)

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USPS could finally ship alcohol with new bill. Gorillas , an ultra-fast delivery operator from Germany is ready to make its launch in Brooklyn, NY this month. According to the United Fresh Produce Association, increased lumber prices, as well as increased demand, is driving up the cost of shipping pallets.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

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The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. If you’re Home Depot, you reserve an entire ship for your own exclusive use. The impact? So how do we adjust to this new reality?

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Boosting Efficiency: Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies

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In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, optimizing your inventory is crucial for staying competitive and profitable. Read more on Optimizing Inventory and Lead Time Management on our website SCMDOJO!

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

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Organizations must use every means at their disposal to keep goods moving while at the same time preventing their most important resource – their talent – from jumping ship at an alarming pace. The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. It’s a global problem.