Using SCiO sensors that provide instant moisture results, Olam Cocoa will be able to capture advanced farm-gate data that provides real-time, accurate…
Supply Chain
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Supply Chain Stress Negatively Impacts Patient Care
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyAn online survey of more than 300 clinicians and hospital supply chain decision makers indicates two-thirds of clinical staff are frustrated by…
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Video: 3D Printing Saves Money, Reduces Delivery Time for Heineken
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyWhen Heineken decided to streamline the manufacturing process at its 150 breweries worldwide, it set up a 3D printing lab and established…
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OperationsProcurementSupply Chain
Build Versus Buy: No Pain, No Gain Either Way
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyEveryone who’s ever started a business or worked for one has been affected by the build versus buy dilemma. Decisions made in…
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Higher Sales and Tariff Dread Drive Retail Import Increases
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth Seeley“Tariff increases and new tariffs will mean higher costs for U.S. businesses, higher prices for American consumers and lost jobs for many…
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ProcurementSupply Chain
What is a Last Time Buy and How Can it Work to Your Advantage?
by Dawn Allcotby Dawn AllcotGoing once, going twice…. It can be a procurement professional’s worst dilemma: A trusted OEM partner announces a time-tested and often-used part…
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OperationsSupply Chain
Changing Geopolitical Landscape Poses Threats to Global Supply Chain
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyNew governments and policy changes can have a domino effect that poses challenges to the supply chain. The U.S.-China trade dispute is…
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On-boarding Suppliers Quickly is Critical for Digital Transformation
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyA global study of 417 finance, procurement and supply chain leaders conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Ivalua identifies on-boarding suppliers…
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Study: The Impact Of Evolving Consumer Buying Behaviors On Global Supply Chains
What are the operational and financial implications associated with the journey from brick and mortar stores to online e-commerce, particularly with regard…
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NewsOperationsSupply Chain
Novo Nordisk Production Operations to Be Powered Completely by Renewable Electricity by Next Year
Beginning in early 2020, Novo Nordisk’s global production will be completely powered by renewable electricity, with a ten-year goal of achieving zero…
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OperationsSupply Chain
Why Do OEMs Double Order? Supply, Long Lead Times, and Demand
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyWhen OEMs start to worry about being able to meet demand, they tend to start double ordering. If inventory is low and…