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Environmental Defense Fund Offers Green Freight Handbook

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has released its "Green Freight Handbook."

Demand for 'Green Chemistry' to Account for Largest Portion of Chemical Sales This Decade, Report Says

The market for so-called "safer chemistry" is set to outpace the overall global chemical market during the current decade. Companies are reducing their use and generation of hazardous substances, creating safer products and lowering the impact of processes on human health and the environment. The impetus comes from a combination of tightening regulations and demand from consumers for more sustainable products.

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The Essentials of Supply-Chain Disaster Recovery

Bad things are bound to happen in your supply chain. Are you ready for them?

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Drawing a Roadmap to Transportation Savings

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APICS Announces New Affiliate and Sponsor Programs

APICS and APICS Supply Chain Council have expanded their offerings to members and affiliates.

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Modern Manufacturing In Its Fourth Major Upheaval

Industry 4.0 is more than just a flashy catchphrase. A confluence of trends and technologies promises to reshape the way things are made.

Truck Engine Manufacturers to Work With EPA, DOT on Latest Pollution-Reduction Standards

In response to the EPA and U.S. Department of Transportation's proposed greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks, the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) said it continues to support efforts to assure that the EPA and DOT coordinate efforts and propose a single, national greenhouse gas reduction and fuel efficiency improvement program.

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Some Southern States Win Most of the Business Reshoring to U.S.

Data from the Reshoring Initiative shows it's primarily southern U.S. states that are seeing the benefits of manufacturing companies returning production from overseas.

Pharmaceutical Companies Need to Revamp Supply Chains to Ensure Quality

Over the last several years, the biopharmaceutical industry worldwide has intensified its focus on quality in manufacturing - but with little to show for it. Manufacturing quality levels remain well below those in other industries, such as semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace. And major recalls are still all too common.

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Why Lean Six Sigma Can Make a Difference to Your Transportation Program

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Seven Key Challenges In Healthcare Supply Chains

Healthcare supply chains have all the challenges of supply chains in other industries, but they also have unique issues that add an extra measure of complexity: The strict government regulations that healthcare supply chains must conform to increase the difficulty of balancing speed, visibility and control. Here's a look at some of the problems healthcare companies face in supply chain management.

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JCPenney Plans to Move Into E-commerce in a Big Way

JCPenney is working to align its stores and e-commerce operation while preparing to do more targeted and personalized marketing with consumers.

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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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