As component obsolescence becomes more and more of a problem, procurement professionals must determine whether re-engineering makes sense. While a redesign can…
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Bill of Materials Best Practices: Tech-Clarity Research
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyManaging bills of materials (BOMs) is critical to connecting design, purchasing, and production activities across a manufacturing business. The backbone of the…
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As the 3D-printing industry continues to grow and offer increased capabilities in terms of manufacturing, security becomes a definite concern. As parts…
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Conveyco Introduces RightFIT Methodology for Warehouse Operations
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyA new seven-step method to transform warehouse and distribution center operations from overhead to profit centers is now available from Conveyco Technology.…
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While we don’t know where it’s going to be located yet, we do know that Ericsson is launching the first fully-automated smart…
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As supply chain and procurement professionals, you’re always looking for the “best” supplier. The ones that are going to communicate with you,…
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Every businessperson starts out with the hope that he or she will make a profit in the long run. However, this is…
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Amid a booming economy, United States Business Logistics Costs (USBLC) rose 11.4% to reach $1.64 trillion, or 8% of 2018’s $20.5 trillion gross domestic product…
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New Book Traces History and Future of Voluntary Industrial Standards
by Dawn Allcotby Dawn AllcotStandards bodies focused on specific industries are the unsung heroes in the worlds of manufacturing and parts procurement. These non-governmental organizations set…
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Hazmat Labels for Extreme Conditions Now Available from Labelmaster
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyCompliance with complex and ever-changing regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requires vigilance that begins with labeling to…
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Total Oilfield Asset Management Results from B&J Wholesale/TRCW Merger
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyHouston-based oilfield equipment supplier B&J Wholesale, a company that provides gate valves, FRAC components and drill through equipment to FRAC valve and…