The Internet of Things (IoT) has already disrupted supply chain management with asset tracking, sensors that monitor product location and condition, and…
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Back in May, the United States agreed to raise tariff rates, from 10% to 25%, on $200 billion of goods imported from China.…
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OperationsSupply Chain
Cargill to Reduce North American Greenhouse Gas Emissions Across Supply Chain
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyAs the livestock sector struggles to meet growing demand for high-value animal protein due to population growth, rising incomes, and urbanization, annual…
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Market OutlookNewsOperationsSupply Chain
Driver Shortage Could Severely Disrupt Supply Chain
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyDespite wage increases of 15% from some companies, the driver shortage in America is increasingly an issue, with many truckers satisfied with…
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Market OutlookNewsOperationsSupply Chain
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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Market OutlookNewsOperationsSupply Chain
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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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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OperationsSupply Chain
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…