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SAP – IDC Design to Operate – Leveraging an Intelligent Digital Supply Chain

Advanced supply-chain capabilities can transform a “cost center” into an “opportunity center.”

SAP – IDC Design to Operate – Leveraging an Intelligent Digital Supply Chain

Coronavirus Update: How the Virus Is Affecting Global Business

As the death toll from the pneumonia-like illness rises and cases are found in more Asian countries, as well as in the U.S., the economic impact of the novel coronavirous could be widespread.

Source: Bloomberg

What to Watch for in Commodities in 2020

Here’s an overview of what to expect in oil, gold, copper, iron ore, pork and more (and the mixed, complex picture that emerges).

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U.S. Companies and Consumers Are Paying Bulk of Tariff Costs

Americans are paying almost the full cost of U.S. tariffs, and the impact of those duties on import volume magnifies over time, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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Can Domestic Battery Production for Electric Vehicles Keep Pace With Demand?

The production of electric vehicles has surged over the past year, and with it an increased need for batteries.

Source: Bloomberg

Energy Storage Company Saves $50 Million With Demand Planning

Challenge: A global energy technologies company needed a digital supply chain that could support its aggressive growth and innovation goals. Key challenges included managing seasonality, improving lead times, optimizing inventory and linking operational and long-range plans. The company also wanted to boost customer service and accelerate new product introductions.

Can the ‘Smart’ Factory Revive U.S. Manufacturing Productivity?

A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations.

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One American CEO’s Tortuous Path to Surviving Trump’s Trade Wars

Perhaps no corporate executive in America has been whiplashed more by President Trump’s trade wars than Tom Werner.

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The ROI of Robotics: Financial and Operational Sense

These are the financial and operational forces driving the adoption and evolution of robotic technology.

The ROI of Robotics: Financial and Operational Sense

Small Data, Big Impact

For operations with lift truck fleets, telemetry programs can produce a wealth of small data insights for quick conversion into actionable business intelligence.

Small Data, Big Impact

Multinationals Are Still Pouring Cash Into China as Trade War Rages

Companies from Tesla Inc. to Walmart Inc. are expanding operations in the world’s second-biggest economy — helping offset the departure of goods manufacturers that have had to rethink supply chains after U.S. tariffs made their products more expensive.

Source: Bloomberg

Checklist: Choose the Right TMS for Parcel Shipping

Your parcel shipping operations are unique, and so too are the transportation management systems for parcel shipping in the market — each with enough features and functionality to confuse even the most seasoned industry expert looking to implement a new solution.

Checklist: Choose the Right TMS for Parcel Shipping

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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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