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Is the U.S. at peak of industrial production?

Friday, December 29, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
Congress and the administration talk about boosting industrial production and manufacturing jobs. But new analysis suggests that we're already at peak levels.

How to perfect the art of procurement

Thursday, December 28, 2017 · Kevin Doran
To move your procurement organization to the next level, it pays to learn from the Masters.

Manufacturing in growth and transition

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 · Michael Hicks
It may be hard to tell by some of the commentary, but the U.S. economy is already at the peak of industrial production

NextGen Supply Chain: It’s complicated in the warehouse

Friday, December 15, 2017 · David Krebs
As warehousing and logistics processes become more complex, modern mobility solutions can play a role.

Lessons from Leonardo da Vinci We Can Apply To Supply Chain

Thursday, December 14, 2017 · Rosemary Coates
As supply chain professionals we can certainly learn and take inspiration from da Vinci. Successful supply chain professionals are by nature, mostly analytical thinkers.

NextGen Supply Chain: Blockchain thoughts at the height of the holiday season

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 · Gary Forger
No one knows for sure what is the potential of blockchain, but everyone wants to know what they should do!

Digital Trade Transformation: Ten Observations for 2018: Part II

Monday, December 11, 2017 · Michael Gravier
Uncertainty refers to risk of unreliable information or behavior. Information is vital in global supply chains, and not just for tracking shipments.

Digital Trade Transformation: Ten Observations for 2018: Part III

Monday, December 11, 2017 · Michael Gravier
Trade compliance has become a hot issue since the election, with economic nationalism rising across multiple global trading powers.

Digital Trade Transformation: Ten Observations for 2018: Part I

Thursday, December 7, 2017 · Michael Gravier
The coming year will be a watershed for the digitization of global supply chains as companies respond to new initiatives enacted by governments and inter-governmental organizations. These trends fall into three categories: facilitating participation, reducing uncertainty and…

Should Crowdsourcing Be Your New Innovation For Your Next Product or Process?

Monday, November 27, 2017 · Mark Dohnalek
New ideas and concepts can come from anywhere – not just Board Rooms. And, while we've always known this, proof is in the success of online platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo where enterprising designers communicate ideas, collect funds and feedback to create new…

Xi Jinping’s Power and Your Global Supply Chain – Sounding the Alarm

Monday, November 20, 2017 · Rosemary Coates
China watchers were quite stunned at the Chinese Plenary Council earlier this month, when Xi Jinping's philosophy was added to the Chinese Constitution, elevating him to the level of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.

Moving Whirlpool Corporation’s supply chain forward

Friday, November 17, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
106 years old, and Whirlpool is still focused on constant improvement.

Reward the Behavior—Not the Outcome

Friday, November 3, 2017 · Michael Gravier
Leveraging buying or selling power is the go-to strategy prescription, yet too seldom are its perverse long-term incentives recognized.

“3PL Value Creation Chicago Summit” Examines Supply Chain Complexity

Monday, October 30, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
The annual “3PL Value Creation Chicago Summit” staged by the consultancy, Armstrong & Associates, Inc., provided practitioners with fresh insights on how the industry will be shaping up in 2018.

The ticking time bombs in your supply base

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
Low interest rates and an unprecedented credit boom may have put your supply chain at risk
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