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These Top Manufacturing Technology Trends will Fuel a Focus on Customer Experience in 2018

GlobalTranz

Going back to the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT), the use of Internet-connected technology increases risk in manufacturing. billion in 2018 alone, reports Michael Kotelec of Manufacturing.net , and this will bring a strong, robust boost to efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. However, the risk is well worth it.

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Q&A: American Manufacturer, UCan Zippers, Shows Pride, Quality, and Commitment to American Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

In that interview we mentioned that he would visit Made In USA Zipper manufacturer, UCan Zippers to film a video documenting the company's commitment to American Manufacturing for nearly 30 years. Why are we having an interview with an American Manufacturer on a logistics blog, you ask? It's simple. Think about it for a second.

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Editor’s Choice: Ocean Trends for 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

In June alone, the Port of Los Angeles processed 876,430 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, a 27% increase compared to last year. In North America as a whole, we saw a 27% increase in delays from January to June 2021, in line with the increase in the number of TEUs in the Port of Los Angeles.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. The Port of Los Angeles had expected its numbers to be ugly in February, and they were.

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Editor’s Choice: Labor Shortage and the Rise of Real-Time Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

gained immense popularity) or health care, manufacturing employment has decreased?nearly unloading in Los Angeles. Many are finding alternative ways to make an income and establish financial stability and are choosing to stop working the traditional 9-5’s altogether. nearly 400,000?from slowdowns in China, and?unloading

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

The queue of vessels waiting to unload goods at the Port of Los Angeles , North America’s busiest container port, has fallen 80 percent since the start of the year as global container prices continue to slide, pointing to more easing in supply chain disruptions. to Centerville Winsupply at 875 Congress Park Drive.

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Overcoming Last Mile Hurdles with Luke Denny

The Logistics of Logistics

Originally from Los Angeles, Luke is a graduate of Indiana University and currently resides in Cincinnati, OH. The company’s delivery platform offers scheduled or same-day delivery to customers in industries like retail, building material supply, and manufacturing.