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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).

Collaboration is Key to Successful Supply Chains – So Why Aren’t More Companies Doing It?

Friday, July 7, 2017 · Michael Gravier
According to a recent study from 3M, 70-percent of suppliers claim that half their customers do not have systems in place for collaboration – this leads to inefficiencies.

Lights out!

Monday, July 3, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
Automotive OEM HIROTEC AMERICA is taking the first steps towards lights out manufacturing with robotics

Leveraging This Overlooked Supply Chain Opportunity Improves Efficiency

Thursday, June 29, 2017 · Megan Ray Nichols
Supply chain logistics often focus on offsite storage and transportation. These are incredibly important aspects, of course, but it does overlook one thing that can be very effective — on site storage and basic assembly.

Oakland Vies To Become Global Supply Chain Hub

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
More news surfaced recently confirming that the Port of Oakland is consolidating its position as a leading ocean cargo gateway in the U.S.

Planning at a Crossroads

Friday, June 23, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
Planning took center stage at the Best of the Best conference. But attendees acknowledged recognition of its benefits is far from certain.

Some Resistance to Ocean Cargo Technology Continues to Persist

Thursday, June 22, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, told supply chain managers charged with keeping abreast of the latest changes in automation. But in a subsequent report released this week, analysts say that some sectors of the industry continue to resist.
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