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The Problem with Maturity Models in Procurement

We're all familiar with maturity curves, but how helpful are they really? Telling a company how mature they are, based on academic factors, means next to nothing if it's not rooted in practical applications that relate to a procurement professional’s day-to-day work.

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Sedex Partners With World Bank on Open Supply Chain Platform

Sedex Global, a specialist in aiding companies in the development of responsible and ethical business practices within their supply chains, has partnered with the World Bank Institute to develop the Open Supply Chain Platform.

100m Euro Fund Opens to Strengthen UK Supply Chains

A £100m fund to help companies strengthen their domestic supply chains and bring manufacturing back to the UK has opened for bids.

The Human Factor: Key to a Successful Supply-Chain I.T. Deployment

Looking to implement new supply-chain software? Without proper change management, you're bound to fail.

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AB InBev Initiates Carbon Emissions Cut in Logistics

Anheuser-Busch InBev pledged to reduce the company's carbon emissions in logistics operations by 15 percent by the end of 2017 against a 2013 baseline.

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Certain Supply Chains Lag Behind the Rest

Supply chains in engineering and manufacturing lag ten years behind other industries. So says research by Lisa Harrington of lharrington group, who argues that engineering and manufacturing businesses must re-evaluate their approach to supply chain management and respond to their industry's driving trends to remain competitive in today's volatile business environment.

Linear Approach to Product Development Gives Way to 'Digital Holistic Mindset'?

Over the past several decades, processes to design and build cars, airplanes and products used in various other industries have typically followed a linear, sequential path. This process typically started with product research, ideation and concept development, followed by design and development, prototype and validation, leading to production, launch, operation and, eventually, product retirement.

Report Offers Five Tips for Grocers to Prepare for the Future Now

As consumers continue to demand more from retailers, the grocery industry should adapt and provide targeted shopping experiences tailored to specific consumer needs and changing demographics, according to PwC’s report titled, Front of the Line: how grocers can get ahead for the future. Based on a survey of more than 1,000 shoppers, the report shares insights on changing consumer segments, what they'll want for the future and what can be done today to keep them happy tomorrow.

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

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

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