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Every Business Tells a Story

The art of storytelling isn't just for movies and works of fiction.

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Learning to Integrate Supplier Diversity into the Strategic Sourcing Process

Consider supply chain management a large puzzle comprised of many pieces. One major piece that many organizations find essential to form a complete picture is strategic sourcing, which involves the ongoing evaluation of purchasing activities and a commitment to look at all qualified solutions for both direct spend (costs associated with raw materials and parts for goods) and indirect spend (costs necessary for supporting production).

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Fewer Hours, Fewer Drivers: What's a Trucker to Do?

Trucking companies say they're feeling the pinch from the new Hours of Service (HOS) restrictions imposed on them earlier this year. But the industry was already suffering from an acute driver shortage before it shouldered that additional burden.

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The World's Worst Supply Chain

Why are companies doing such a poor job of retaining and attracting top talent in supply-chain management?

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Kellogg's Focuses on Supply Chain Cost Savings

Supply chain optimization is at the heart of a four-year plan by Kellogg's to save up to $475m a year by 2018. The company estimates that by the end of 2017, Project K will reduce the company's global workforce by about seven percent.

Institute for Supply Chain, Logistics Careers Opens in South Africa

The Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM) has opened in Johannesburg with the aim to partner with industry and to improve the general caliber of those pursuing careers in logistics and supply chain and related disciplines.

Prepping for an ERP Implementation

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Apparel Company Focuses on Fair Trade in Supply Chain

When you think about fair trade, coffee and chocolate probably come to mind. One day, many consumers will add apparel to that list.

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Is Higher Pay the Answer to Trucking Capacity Crunch?

Carriers are becoming increasingly anxious about finding good drivers. Good drivers want to know why, in a time of shortage, they are not being rewarded better. And shippers are keeping their fingers crossed, hoping trucks will continue to be readily available - and affordable.

Privately Held Companies Often Lack Strong Defense Against Litigation, Government Fines, Study Finds

Many private companies have not implemented risk management practices that can help protect them from exposure to lawsuits and government fines, a survey by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has found.

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Your Loading Dock Is Indispensable, But The Reality Is That It Can Be Dangerous

Looking at safety statistics, it's easy to conclude that the loading dock is one of the most hazardous areas of your operations. A quarter of all accidents occur there. The majority of these accidents result in the dreaded back injury that, according to OHSA, ultimately ends up costing U.S. companies upwards of $80bn dollars annually.

Finding the ROI in RFID

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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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