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U.S. Economy Continues Growth in May, But Manufacturing Takes a Step Back

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in May for the first time since November 2012, and the overall economy grew for the 48th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

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How Much Hype Is There in Claim That 3D Printing Will Revolutionize Supply Chain?

3D printing is being hailed as a breakthrough technology that will revolutionize manufacturing and supply chain management. This may be the case, but we should avoid repeating the mistake of relying on hype to judge its value.

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Comdata Unveils New Tool for Truck-Fleet Management

Comdata Corp. has launched FleetAdvance, a program to help companies improve purchasing decisions, manage fuel costs and improve truck-driver behavior.

Software AG Offers Cloud-Based Platform as a Service

Software AG has launched Software AG Live, a cloud-based, "platform-as-a-service" suite of business applications.

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SEC's New Rule on Conflict Minerals: Clarity and Confusion

The fog is beginning to clear. High-tech and other types of manufacturers are getting a better idea of what they must do in order to conform to new requirements for disclosing the presence in their products of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring states. Still, a number of questions remain unanswered.

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How the E-Commerce Revolution Is Transforming Supply Chains

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How Supply Chain Can Help Build Market Momentum

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Demand Management Issues Supply-Chain Planning Platform in the Cloud

Demand Management Inc. has developed its Demand Solutions platform for supply-chain planning as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering.

Is Mobile Changing the CPG Supply Chain Forever?

Mobile has become an integral part of our everyday lives, extending beyond just personal use for the consumer to what is now a can't-live-without-it tool in the business world as well. Today, just about every industry is impacted by mobile devices, opening the door to workplace flexibility, increased efficiency and quicker exchange of data and knowledge. However, with this opportunity comes greater risk. Without the proper data exchange technology, secure information can be exposed, lost or more difficult to track. To address these challenges, application programming interfaces (APIs) are being used to help supply chain organizations take control of their data, and enable various systems and devices to communicate with each other.

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Apple, McDonald's, Amazon Rule Gartner's 2013 Supply Chain Top 25 Rankings

To the surprise of few observers, Apple once again is first in Gartner's Ninth Annual Supply Chain Top 25, a research initiative designed to raise awareness of the supply chain discipline and how it impacts the business. Apple was followed by McDonald's and Amazon, which switched places from last year's ranking.

IBM's Transformation Into a Globally Integrated Enterprise

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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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