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Additive Manufacturing and the Supply Chain: Opportunities and Risks

Many supply-chain headaches can be alleviated with 3-D printing, but there are some perils attached to the benefits.

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Global Logistics Renovation: How a U.S. Furniture Maker Rebuilt Its Supply Chain

Thanks to cheap labor, U.S. wood-furniture manufacturers like Bassett Furniture Industries often import their products from Asia — making logistics providers crucial partners.

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Surging Over Capacity, Sheetz Stores Updates Warehouse Systems to Fuel Growth

Convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. was faced with antiquated material-handling equipment, inadequate software and short supply of warehousing capacity.

Organic Dairy Producer Milks TMS for Supply Chain Optimization

A fast-growing organic dairy company needed a sophisticated transportation management system to gain visibility across its operations — and control over its spend.

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Eyewear Company Streamlines Supply Chain by Automating Order Processing

Looking to increase order-processing efficiency while meeting retailer procurement requirements, eyebobs tries a new EDI solution.

North Dakota Soybean Farmers, Caught in the Trade War, Watch the Season Close on Their Crop

Snow was dusting out of the steel-colored sky as Monte Peterson stared out his home office window at the land his family has worked since the 1950s.

The Science of ‘Fingerprinting’ Products in the Supply Chain

The term “forensic science” conjures up images of police dramas and crime investigations. But it turns out to have a strong connection to global supply chains, too.

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How One of America’s Oldest Retailers Unraveled: A Timeline

Sears Holdings Corp. has seen a lot in its 125 years — the question now is whether it will live to see its 126th birthday.

Ford Prepares for Mass Layoffs After Losing $1Bn to Trump's Trade Tariffs

Ford is having a bad year in 2018. Its stock is down 29 percent, and the tariffs imposed by President Trump have reportedly cost the company $1bn.

Q&A | Why the Reshoring of U.S. Manufacturing Hasn’t Taken Off

Higher labor costs in China and political pressures were supposed to drive U.S. manufacturers to bring production home. We’re still waiting for that to happen.

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Boeing Is Delaying America’s Return to Space, NASA Says

Boeing Co.’s construction of the largest rocket in NASA’s history is projected to cost $8.9bn — double the initial budget.

Podcast | How to Keep Social Media From Wrecking Your Business

If you’re a business selling to the public, social media is a must. But it can also kill you.

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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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