Manufacturing & Export

Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing in 2024: Definition, Examples, and Pros & Cons
Last updated on February 28, 2024 by Ben Thompson
Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing minimizes inventory, aligning production with demand to cut costs and improve efficiency. It reduces storage and financing expenses, enhancing supply chain responsiveness. Despite benefits like cost savings and agility, JIT faces risks from supply chain disruptions and requires precise demand forecasting and strong supplier coordination to succeed.
Podcast | Rising Shipping Rates & Container Loading Software
Last updated on December 14, 2021 by Ben Thompson
In this episode, Lukas from EasyCargo gives insight into the rise of shipping rates and how container loading software is used by exporters to maximize loading space, ensure safe load distribution, and reduce shipping costs to remain competitive in today’s changing market
Container loading software for loading plan and calculations.
Last updated on May 23, 2019 by Ben Thompson
If you are involved in trucking or shipping cargo around the world, then you are most likely loading cargo inside shipping containers.
Understand shipping container sizes & specifications and shipping methods
Last updated on September 13, 2018 by Ben Thompson
There are 4 modes of transport along the International Supply Chain. Goods can be transported via Sea, Air, Road or Rail. Multiple modes of transport will most likely be used for 1 single shipment to get products delivered to International locations.
The SOLAS VGM regulations explained
Last updated on September 8, 2018 by Ben Thompson
The SOLAS VGM is a strict global regulation enforced by the International Marine Organization (IMO). The SOLAS regulations were updated to ensure that shipper’s correctly declare the total verified gross mass of shipping containers ready for export.