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Using Location Technology to Achieve True Supply-Chain Visibility

As pandemic-hit supply chains look to get back on their feet, executives face tough choices.

The Importance of Equipment Maintenance in Manufacturing

It might be time to schedule a check-up.

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Supply-Chain Awareness Is Growing at America’s Top Companies

Mentions of “supply chain” have grown nearly 30% in the past five years, according to annual reports from S&P 500 companies.

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A New Roadmap for Oil and Gas Supply Chains

Steer clear of traditional cost-cutting moves in favor of these four strategies.

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U.S. Funds a Supply-Chain Center in Ghana: A Challenge to China and Russia?

The United States Agency for International Development recently awarded $15 million for creation of a research and training center for supply-chain management in Ghana. But the move might signal a broader effort by the U.S. to counter the growing economic influence of China, and to a lesser extent Russia, throughout the African continent.

A trader pulls an empty cart at a market in Accra, Ghana. Photo: Bloomberg.

The Digital Approach to Smart Container Shipping

With total vessel capacity expected to reach an all-time high in 2020, companies at every port and shipping nexus are beginning to re-evaluate longstanding business processes.

Source: Bloomberg

Building Supply-Chain Resilience for Turbulent Times

The single greatest risk from supply chains is getting caught off guard.

Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain for the New Normal

Supply-chain executives in North America have a lot on their plates these days, to say the least.

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Seven Steps to Master Data Management for Your Enterprise

If not managed carefully, fragmented data can lead to divisional misalignment and poor decision-making.

Why It’s Time to Upgrade Mobile Technology in Transportation

Although the transportation industry was among the earliest adopters of mobile technology, upgrades have been lagging for the last decade.

Photo: Bloomberg

Five Strategies for Improving Your Reverse Logistics Process

Making product returns as hassle-free as purchasing is the final frontier for the supply chain.

Source: Bloomberg

Five Tips for Creating an Efficient Supplier Onboarding Process

Supplier onboarding is about creating smooth and manageable processes to develop strong buyer-vendor relationships — the kind that result in improved outcomes for all parties involved.

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