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Made in USA or Assembled in USA?  It Depends

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 · Rosemary Coates
Before a manufacturer labels a product “Made in USA,” it is important to be sure the product meets federal and state regulations for labeling. Unfortunately, the regulations can be vague, complicated and subject to interpretation.

The distribution center boom

Friday, September 1, 2017 · Mike Starich
Here's how to deal with a perfect storm of labor disruption

Gartner Top 25: If the supply chain were a stock, would you buy it?

Friday, September 1, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
Want to know how top supply chain companies performed compared to the market last year?
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Creating holistic supply chain sustainability: not a choice, a given

Thursday, August 31, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Recent research and studies indicate that integrating sustainability into every decision and process in supply chains will be essential in the coming years. Such a strategy not only mitigates risk, say experts, but also contributes to the bottom line.
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Are you ready for the NextGen Supply Chain?

Thursday, August 31, 2017 · Gary Forger
When it comes to the next generation of supply chain management, the future just may be now.

SCMR Readers Asked to Help Identify Needed National Policy Changes

Monday, August 28, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Plante Moran and the Reshoring Initiative will jointly launch the pivotal U.S. Manufacturing Reshoring Study. Both organizations encourage businesses to participate in the study's survey.

A Winning Combination: Millennials, Gen Z and the Supply Chain Industry

Thursday, August 24, 2017 · Angie Freeman and Kingshuk K. Sinha
How to attract, develop and retain the newest generations

What CEOs Can Learn From Their Frontline Workers

Thursday, August 24, 2017 · Mark Dohnalek
In today's competitive environment, the most effective CEOs are the ones armed with the most knowledge of their industry, company, and products or services.

How to Solve Inventory Pileup?

Monday, August 14, 2017 · Suman Sarkar
Regardless of the industry, too much inventory is piling up, robbing companies of working capital and profit. There's a better way.

Weak IT Infrastructure Threatens Supply Chains

Monday, August 14, 2017 · Michael Gravier
Supply Chains are in danger – they haven't caught up with the last technological revolution, amidst all the hoopla and hope surrounding the next economic revolution's productivity and efficiency advantages, nobody is talking about what it means for the future role…

Behind the Korber AG and DMLogic Acquisition

Monday, July 24, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
The deal gives Korber AG a foothold in the U.S. market

What to Know About New Product Launches

Monday, July 24, 2017 · Mark Dohnalek
Your product launch is only the first step but keeping customers satisfied and loyal by being receptive and responsive will be part of every future step in your success.

How I Got a Standing Ovation from my CEO

Thursday, July 20, 2017 · Dennis Arnow
Here's one way to become an S&OP superstar

What Do You Do When You Get Sick On the Road?

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 · Rosemary Coates
We know that supply chains are different around the world and so are health care systems. Just as we plan in our supply chains, the best strategy is to plan for your travel health care and have some alternative strategies outlined just in case.

Procurement Transformation: Déjà vu All Over Again

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 · Robert A Rudzki
Doing a comprehensive assessment (and then constructing a roadmap for improvement) is exactly what most companies should do (at least once).
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