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It’s not news that manufacturing in the U.S. has become more attractive in the past few years. And, even though there is no torrent of renewed manufacturing activity moving the needle just yet, it’s clear that the reshoring movement is growing. At the very least, it... |
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The report reveals that new technologies and solutions are developing at a fast-pace and disrupting industries on multiple fronts, with supply chains struggling to keep up. The global survey of nearly 350 supply chain and operations professionals reveals that 95% of respondents are not fully... |
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The law of unintended consequences has struck retail labor. In an effort to protect workers from the lifestyle disruptions and inconvenience of being scheduled for very short shifts, such as working only for an hour during peak traffic, many states and... |
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Supply chain analytics can provide insights that focus valuable human resources on actions that have the greatest impact. Using well-chosen metrics, planners can pro-actively monitor, measure, control, and correct the key drivers of business performance. Leading... |
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In the chemicals industry, tactical logistics management poses an opportunity for competitive advantage. It can save an average-size chemicals company up to $73 million annually through increased efficiencies and responsiveness; for the whole chemicals industry, the savings could... |
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Because supplier relationships have the potential to be a liability for the image of a company, it is important to understand the key elements of an effective supplier development program, including an onsite audit at the supplier's facility.By Mike Hales and Raj... |
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The benefits of workforce optimization are obvious: increases in staff productivity and capacity utilization, and improvements to both customer and employee satisfaction. But is there really a solution that can tackle the complexities of your unique operating environment? One... |
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Today’s businesses are faced with a dizzying array of digital promises—and threats: the Internet of Things, wearables, additive manufacturing, big data and analytics, gamification, ubiquitous access, and hyperconnectivity, to name a few. Companies across the globe are... |
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As the use of B2B e-commerce gains traction in the marketplace, more sellers are taking a closer look at whether it makes sense for their business. While the potential for major top- and bottom-line gains provides a compelling argument to adopt e-commerce, misperceptions about... |
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Electronic invoicing over an open business network holds great potential for transforming accounts payable operations. The benefits include 60 percent to 80 percent in operational cost reduction, and more than $10 million in cost savings per $1 billion in spend.These... |
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