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Analytics Enlisted to Help Combat Supply Chain Fraud

With supply chains offering a persistent source of fraud risk, a growing number of organizations are turning to analytics to understand and mitigate their exposures.

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3-D Printing to Shake Up Supply Chain World, Study Finds

The technology for 3-D printing has roots that go back decades. The minds behind it were visionary. But for many years, 3-D printing appeared - at least in the mainstream view - to be more of a novelty than a practical tool to advance commercial manufacturing, according to a report from UPS. Not any more.

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Data, Analytics Programs Often Fail for Lack of Leadership Support

In a new survey, executives say senior-leader involvement and the right organizational structure are critical factors in how successful a company's analytics efforts are, even more important than its technical capabilities or tools.

What Changes Will 3D Printing Bring to Logistics Industry - and How Drastic Will They Be?

To some in the airfreight business, 3D printing threatens disruptive changes for the logistics status quo. Others are not sure of its impact. There is no question that changes will occur - what is difficult to predict is the scale of the disruption, the forms it will take, and the timeline for the full impact to be felt.

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Researchers Suggest New Way to Manage Potential Risk in Chemical Supply Chain

A new method to analyze and define chemical risk will make it easier and less expensive to manage potential risks, according to researchers who have published their approach in the journal Risk Analysis.

Continued M&A Activity Predicted for Logistics Services Industry

Last year was a pretty hot 12 months in the area of business mergers and acquisitions, which hit a new high of $4.3tr in deals struck.

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Environmental Defense Fund Praises Walmart's Promise to Limit Products With Certain Chemicals

Walmart has announced a 95 percent reduction by weight of "high priority chemicals" from certain products sold in U.S. locations, according to its latest global responsibility report.

Despite Their Growth, Many Companies Cutting Costs Like They Were in Trouble

A large number of U.S. companies that are experiencing growth are also making moves to cut costs that are more typical of businesses in distress, according to a new Deloitte survey.

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Food for Thought: Millennials Especially Favor Apps for Grocery Shopping

Mobile app use for grocery shopping is growing quickly, particularly among millennials. Roughly 43 percent of shoppers in this group say they use some kind of mobile app to grocery shop, according to a recent Shopper STAT study by Progressive Grocer.

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Procurement, Business Leaders Spar Over Who Knows Supply Management Better

Few supply management leaders think that their businesses' management teams appreciate the potential of modern supply management. Business leaders disagree. They are adamant that they understand the strategic potential of modern supply management, but that doesn't mean that their businesses are reaping the benefits.

You Say You're Customer-Centric, But Are You Really?

Most business leaders stress the importance of understanding customers to stay relevant in today's fast-changing competitive environment. Why, then, do many companies focus inward and, as a result, overlook or underestimate change signals?

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Construction Labor, Chemical Industry Partner to Create Jobs

Sparks are flying between the chemical industry and organized construction labor - two groups which, by working together, could have a major impact on economic growth and job creation in our country.

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