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The Case for Bringing Home American Manufacturing

The U.S. stands to profit from turning its manufacturing focus inward, rather than relying on imports.

A U.S. flag is displayed on a factory floor in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Photo: Bloomberg.

Time for Manufacturers to Throw Out Old Ideas About Inventory Management

Innovative supply-chain strategies that seemed so perfectly attuned to current purchasing patterns have turned out to carry a lot more risk than their creators could ever have imagined.

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Equipment Finance Solutions for Sustained Economic Recovery

For many, COVID-19 has exposed critical gaps in their lender business tools, systems and processes.

Even Firms With 'High' Supply-Chain Maturity Felt Unprepared for Virus

Most companies have been in two distinct strategy modes, according to a recent survey.

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How to Turn Your Supply Chain Into a Profit Center

Here are six tactics to try.

A warehouse worker scans inventory items as he picks an order. Photo: Bloomberg.

The ‘Virtual Shift’: How Manufacturing Can Adapt to Remote Work

With almost 50% of the workforce now working remotely, manufacturers face three major challenges.

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Food Fraud Is Growing With the Pandemic. Here's How to Prevent It.

With COVID-19 disrupting and delaying supply-chain audits, suppliers and consumers beware.

A shopper and her partner read the label on a grocery item. Photo: Pexels.

Preparing for an Unpredictable Holiday Shopping Season

Consumers who were compelled to switch to e-commerce shopping during the height of the lockdown will likely be inclined to conduct a majority of their peak holiday shopping online.

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Rising to the Challenge of Supply-Chain Disruption

This year is an invitation for businesses to leverage weaknesses, adjust strategies and work toward a more agile future.

COVID-19 in the Warehouse? Never Fear — the Robots Are Here

Only a year ago, the mere mention of a “virus” would have evoked in many people’s minds the image of a sick computer.

A robotic RapidPick Goods-to-Person (GTP) piece picking system selects packages inside the Dematic Corp. autonomous order fulfillment solution warehouse, operated by Kion Group AG. Photo: Bloomberg.

How Blockchain Benefits the Coffee Supply Chain

Blockchain can help ensure that coffee growers are given fair payments for their crops, and are maintaining sustainability practices.

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Creating More Resilient Global Supply Chains

Here's how to reassess short-, mid- and long-term global sourcing and production strategies.

Source: Bloomberg

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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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