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PLM Moves to the Cloud ... Gradually
The world of product lifecycle management (PLM) has been turned upside down by a raft of technological breakthroughs.
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What's Best Umbrella Term to Describe Distribution, Transportation Logistics in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain?
Over the years, we've seen the terms cold chain distribution, temperature-controlled distribution, temperature-sensitive distribution and logistics, among others in the pharmaceutical industry. Is there an appropriate umbrella term?
European Retailers Invest in More Flexible Multi-carrier Delivery Options to Drive Ecommerce Growth
European retailers are increasingly adopting multi-carrier delivery strategies in response to the growing importance of delivery as the final and most critical mile in the consumer journey, according to a Forrester Research survey conducted for MetaPack Group, which provides ecommerce and multichannel delivery technology to retailers.
World's 'Largest' Aluminum Recycling Facility Opens in Germany
Novelis, a leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has opened what it calls the world’s largest aluminum recycling center. Located adjacent to the company’s rolling mill in Nachterstedt, Germany, the $258m (€200m) recycling center will process up to 400,000 metric tons of aluminum scrap annually, turning it back into high-value aluminum ingots to feed the company’s European manufacturing network.
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Flextronics Tops Annual SupplyChainBrain/CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Competition
Flextronics International Inc., a multinational company offering design, manufacturing, distribution and aftermarket services to original equipment manufacturers, won the 10th Annual Supply Chain Innovation Award at the yearly conference of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, held this year in San Antonio.
Breaking Through the Transportation Funding Gridlock
The nation's infrastructure crisis is crying out for a long-term solution.
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Enhanced International Parcel Delivery, Return Service Solution Targets Online Retailers
Newgistics, which provides end-to-end e-commerce solutions for retailers and brands, announced the international expansion of its parcel delivery and return services. This new offering helps to reduce the costs of cross-border delivery and make it easier for U.S. retailers to access and begin selling into the largest markets overseas, including the U.K., Europe, Asia, Australia, Russia, China and South America.
Bayer Commits to Sustainable Supply Chain Worldwide
Bayer MaterialScience and bluesign technologies have joined forces to advance a sustainable textile industry supply chain globally.
A Limited View of Value of Supply Chain Finance Can Cost You a Bundle
In most companies, supply chain finance is seen as a narrow and limited tool rather than a strategic enabler of success. As a result, a lot of unrealized value is left on the table. Whether you are in finance, supply chain, or procurement, supply chain finance has the potential to help you provide more strategic value.
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Greater Trade Urged Among Countries of Africa, the 'Least Connected' Continent
While progress is slowly being made, insufficient trade agreements exist in order to encourage and drive intra-Africa trade. As a result there tends to be a focus on doing business with regions outside of Africa, such as the United States or China, says Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa.
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Mr. Postman, Bring Me Some Lettuce, Please
In order to keep up with major players UPS and FedEx in a hyper-competitive delivery market, the U.S. Postal Service is seeing a parcel-based future, including expansion of its grocery delivery business.
Ninety-one Percent of Retailers Don't Effectively Use Consumer Data to Create Omnichannel Shopping Capability
While numerous retailers have collected years of customer data, only 9 percent are leveraging the information in a structured, usable way, according to HRC Advisory (HRC), a strategic retail advisory firm and unit of Hilco Global.
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