Kinaxis

APRIL 15, 2016

As reported by The Guardian a number of European truck manufactures recently collaborated on creating a convoy of more than six semi-autonomous (semi-autonomous because there was still a back-up human driver) trucks that drove from Sweden and south Germany to a port in Rotterdam, Netherlands. But the story doesn’t end there.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. While not outrightly linked to this release, Maersk, now a shipping line and forwarder, terminated its key account status.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of manufacturing and maintenance, effective spare parts management is essential for maximizing equipment uptime and reducing costs. The report makes it easy to decide how to ship things and get input from your planning teams and suppliers. Yet, handling spare parts can be tricky and needs careful planning and execution.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. In a freeport goods can be imported, manufactured, and exported without incurring domestic customs duties or taxes.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 20, 2019

After its single use, it’s sent to a materials recovery facility or to another country in a container ship. As wealthier countries shipped their waste overseas to meet their own recycling targets, developing countries were inundated with contaminated plastics. But, another factor to consider is their environmental impact.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Anchor Group & Mikael Lind, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE). Subnational governments like Québec in Canada and Telengana in India as well as manufacturers and fleets like DHL, Heineken and Scania are endorsing the MOU and declared that they will align with the decarbonization effort.

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

This article in MarineLog reported that "Toyota had to rent a boat in Sweden to store 2,500 extra cars from inventory.". Manufacturing Central. I still have bitter memories of all the T-Mobile shops in Austria running out of iPhones on the launch day. Toyota is also curious at #10. Christopher Sciacca. 2 comments: Sunil. SCM Lowdown.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Looking Deeper. Mexico has its share of challenges, of course. Branching Out.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Already in 2013, DHL Freight in Sweden piloted a mobile app called “My Ways” to connect shippers with individuals willing to deliver packages along their daily routes in return for a small fee. Yet it would be a mistake to think that such a threat (or opportunity) is an entirely recent development. Accelerating Factors.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

And we manufacture all our products right here in the UK. I’ll be at an event or testing in the north of Sweden in winter. The biggest thing I’ve learnt — and what I’d encourage any manufacturer to learn — is to choose systems and software that can grow with you. Our goals are to continue delivering world-class products.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With experience in Enterprise Storage and Consumer Hardware, he can help with a variety of tasks, such as product launches, changes in manufacturing, and cost-cutting techniques. David Location: Sweden Rating: 0/5.0 Paul is your guy for international shipping and logistics knowledge. Click here to connect with her!

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2023

And in 2021, Apple reported that 13% of cobalt shipped in its products came from recycling. Over 90% of solar panels include “solar wafers” which are made of polysilicon—97% of which are manufactured in China. Companies that use cobalt are pushing for changes. Despite a desire for change, mining in DRC continues.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Eyefortransport is currently seeing major consolidation occurring in the shipping industry and expects to see further moves as logistics providers look to take advantage of e-commerce, cross-border trade and shifting global demand.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Eyefortransport is currently seeing major consolidation occurring in the shipping industry and expects to see further moves as logistics providers look to take advantage of e-commerce, cross-border trade and shifting global demand.

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Techgistics

JANUARY 3, 2017

China, Singapore, and Sweden. While in the short run, these moves could be interpreted as a way to rein in shipping costs and provide increased capacity during peak periods, it has become increasingly clear that Amazon is searching for ways to lessen its dependence on 3rd party carriers and take control over its logistics network.

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