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Business

What's That? JIT

  In transportation and freight, Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory systems revolutionize how materials flow into assembly and manufacturing plants. By precisely coordinating demand and supply, JIT ensures materials arrive exactly when needed, minimizing inventory costs and enhancing operational efficiency.

April 1, 2024
Government, Business

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Construction Declines 1.6% in September

SILVER SPRING, Md. — ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø construction fell 1.6% in September as builders continue to be tripped up by supply chain bottlenecks.

October 19, 2021
Business, Logistics

Supply Chain Transformation for a Post-Pandemic World

Our live webinar, Supply Chain Transformation for a Post-Pandemic World, features expert insight from industry leaders. Join us as we discuss relevant topics, from the impact of the pandemic to the future of the industry, and get tips that will help you succeed in the dynamic world of logistics & distribution.

March 25, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Chips Shortage Hits Global Automakers

A semiconductor shortage is pinching some of the world’s biggest auto manufacturers, costing Daimler AG, Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., Ford Motor Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV production for a range of cars.

January 8, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Smithfield Goes On Defensive Over COVID-19 Response

Smithfield Foods Inc. is defending its efforts to keep employees safe and supply food to the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.

August 3, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Steadies Amid Mixed Signals on US Crude Inventories

Oil was steady amid mixed signals on U.S. crude inventories, with industry data showing supplies increased last week while government statistics were expected to show a decline.

July 19, 2017
Business

DHS, State Dept. Directed to Devise Plans to Guard Against Supply-Chain Disruption

President Obama last week directed the departments of State and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security to develop a plan to protect against interruptions in the international supply chain.

January 30, 2012
Business

Obama Sets Policy to Protect Global Supply Chain

President Obama said for the first time that the United States has a national security interest to protect the nation’s economic goods against terrorists, criminals and natural disasters everywhere in the world, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

January 25, 2012