China’s cooling economy has caused many investors to worry, but among those concerns India has remained strong. At the end of august, GDP for the country rose by 7 percent for the quarter, putting its growth on the same level as China. It is also fairing better than many troubled areas in the country, giving…
As manufacturers across the globe look for ways to provide the right product and service in a global economy, some trends have risen to the forefront. In the 2015 Product & Service Innovation Survey, IDC Manufacturing Insights found several Business Priorities for Manufacturers. Increased Focus on Technology Technology is also rising to the…
For companies in the air freight business, confidence is increasing. May reports showed an increase in air freight tracking numbers of 2.5 points in the air freight index, which put it at 59.5 points. This was 3.8 points higher than the same point last year, and an astounding 10.6 points higher than two years ago. The…
Additive manufacturing, also known as 3d Printing, is one of the biggest technological breakthroughs in recent years. This technology is changing the way manufacturing is done and is breaking barriers in all areas of business. Unbelievably, additive manufacturing is having a huge effect on shipping and logistics too. Here are just a few of the…
Product recalls are something that everyone needs to pay attention to. They can affect almost any type of product, including things such as motor vehicle parts, human food, pet food, toys and more. When warnings are not noticed, the result can range from a minor inconvenience to a major safety issue that can result in…
Global economic leaders keep pointing to an pickup in the global economy, and exporters are beginning to ship products again. Yet recent economic indicators show that the pickup may be a little one-sided. The American economy seems to be moving again, and this benefits global suppliers and exporters around the globe, but it seems that…
A lot of products these days come with some sort of tag or sticker stating that they were made in China, Taiwan, Mexico, or any number of countries other than the United States, but manufacturing is far from dead in America. There are many U.S. based manufacturing companies that are achieving a good deal of…
Southeast Asia is a part of the world that many companies are eyeing when it comes to growth potential. This is true for nearly all aspects of business, so it only makes sense that shipping and transport in this region is something that needs to grow and change too. Major shipping player DHL has seen…
The manufacturing industry is changing, and technology is continuing to play a greater and greater role in the industry. Those who are considering the future for their own manufacturing or shipping firms can benefit from knowing about upcoming trends in the industry. Here are the Top 5 Manufacturing Trends in 2015: Internet of Things Growing connectivity…
Freight forwarding has becoming one of the hottest careers in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected job growth for freight forwarders to be near 24%. Freight forwards need to be well organized and need to be able to communicate with representatives from several other countries. They must be educated in customs…