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S&OP, Risk Management Certificate Credits Offered at APICS Conference Oct. 19-21

Through exclusive education certificate programs and an extensive agenda of industry conferences, APICS Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advances supply chain and operations management innovation through research, publications, education and talent development, provides professionals with critical skills in sales and operations planning (S&OP) and supply chain risk management, two programs fundamental to a company’s ability to optimize their supply chains.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

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LNG Ships Calling Gothenburg to Gain Large Discount for Efficiency

Ships powered by liquefied natural gas can expect a substantial reduction in the port tariff when they call at the Port of Gothenburg in the future.

Top 10 Technologies for IT Security, Risk Management Identified

Gartner Inc. has highlighted the top 10 technologies for information security and their implications for security organizations in 2014.

Renewable Energy Accounts for 6.5 Million Jobs - and Growing, Report Suggests

There may now be as many as 6.5 million direct and indirect jobs in renewable energy, according to updated data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Earlier assessments had put the global estimate at 2.3 million jobs in 2008 (United Nations Environment Programme) and at 5 million jobs in 2012 (International Labour Organization).

Telematics, Electrification to Drive Last-mile Delivery Optimization, Efficiencies, Report Says

E-commerce and globalization have changed the parcel delivery industry forever. However, while parcel volumes keep increasing so does the price of fuel, competition and pressure to reduce inner-city congestion.

Key Steps to Minimize Unplanned Downtime and Protect Your Organization

Are you running your plant operations with serious risk? Most industrial applications lack recommended updates and security patches, which make them a target for hackers. Outdated architectures, backups and spares can also create problems.

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'30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars' Nominations Due July 31

If you want to recognize a rising star in purchasing/supply chain management, now is the time to act, according to ThomasNet and the Institute for Supply Management, which note that the deadline for their "30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars" Recognition Program is just a month away. All nominations must be submitted online by July 31, 2014.

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Does Monitoring of Employees Limit Attractiveness of Jobs, Especially in Truck Transportation?

Since the gas and diesel price hikes of the mid-2000s, industries across the board have taken hard looks at their energy expenditures and how to reduce them. Nowhere is this more apparent than in trucking, where logistics companies now employ sensors and global positioning systems in their vehicles to monitor the driving habits of their drivers, such as how they use the brakes and whether they are heavy on the gas pedal.

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The Continued Push to be 'Green' in Transportation

Investing in ways to become more environmentally friendly is good for business. It makes financial sense and helps to differentiate transport providers in an increasingly crowded market.

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Nanotechnology in Manufacturing: Is It Toxic?

Is the use of nanotechnology in manufacturing and poisoning workers?

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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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