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Why Major OEMs Are Moving to In-House Chip Production

The recent announcement by Ford Motor Co. that it was planning to develop and produce at least some of its own semiconductor chips signals a sharp reversal of a decades-long practice.

A 300 millimeter silicon wafer at the GlobalFoundries Inc. semiconductor fabrication (fab) plant in Dresden, Germany. Photo: Bloomberg.

Supply Chain Disruptions Underscore Need for Better Manufacturing Planning

Manufacturers continue to face rapid change, adding monumental challenges to supply chain planning.

Food products are stacked in a warehouse. Photo: Getty.

Why Thanksgiving 2021 Was the Most Expensive Yet

In 2020, the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner for a family of 10 was $46.90 per person, an all-time low. Fast forward to 2021, and Thanksgiving was the most expensive on record.

Leveraging Supply Chain Management Systems to Relieve Burden on Clinicians

Even during a health-care crisis, clinicians shouldn't be burdened with inventory or supply chain decision making.

A health-care worker sorts through inventory. Photo: Shutterstock.

How to Manage Cross-Border E-Commerce Costs to Booming Latin American Market

Latin America's e-commerce market offers great potential for international retailers, but comes with a complex, cross-border learning curve.

Smaller Sizes, Higher Cost: What's Going On With 'Shrinkflation'?

In recent trips to the grocery store, consumers might have noticed that package sizes are shrinking while prices remain the same, or in some cases increase.

Carbon-Reduction As a Competitive Advantage: Look to Your Supply Chain

Businesses now find themselves confronting an inevitability: that the health of their bottom and top lines depends on how adeptly they manage the costs associated with the overall environmental impact of their products, services and actions.

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Supply Chain Crisis Is Especially Detrimental to Middle America

Amid ongoing supply chain issues, how can companies — midwestern and otherwise — take on disruptions and mitigate risk?

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Photo: Getty Images.

As Staff Shortages Bite, Will We Welcome Robots?

Once considered a disruption to the workforce, robots are increasingly being seen as a way to bolster it and keep it out of harm’s way.

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On-Demand Warehousing Helps Retailers Prep for the Holidays

Short-term warehousing is one important option for helping retailers adapt to frequently changing logistical challenges.

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How to Ease the Impact of Port Congestion on Your Supply Chain

In the face of major supply chain disruptions like port congestion, there are proactive measures you can take to mitigate the risks to your supply chain, starting with multi-tier visibility.

Container ships moored off the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports in Long Beach, California. Photo: Bloomberg.

The Wheels on the Chassis Go Round and Round … Not

With the current focus on the tens of thousands of containers stuck on ships outside major U.S. ports, it’s easy to forget a maxim of supply chain management: If it’s not on wheels, it’s not moving.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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