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How to Synchronize the Pharma Supply Chain in Three Steps

Analyst Insight: In today's unpredictable pharmaceutical business climate, supply chains must be synchronized to deliver adequate supply to capture new sales while reducing costs. This is a classic case of balancing risk and opportunity, whereby synchronization allows all required parties to operate in a coordinated and flexible manner resulting in seamless delivery to the customers. Getting this right can drive millions of dollars in value, and there are ways to do this today. - Jay Welsh, principal, Ernest & Young LLP, and Srihari Rangarajan, manager, Ernst & Young LLP

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Amazon Wants Cheerios, Oreos and Other Brands to Bypass Wal-Mart

Amazon.com Inc. has invited some of the world's biggest brands to its Seattle headquarters in an audacious bid to persuade them that it's time to start shipping products directly to online shoppers and bypass chains like Wal-Mart, Target and Costco.

Retail in 2020: What Comes After Omnichannel?

Analyst Insight: The need to enable omnichannel capabilities has driven significant capital investments and will continue to do so. We are seeing the first wave of omnichannel investments reach maturity and paying dividends. Those companies whose investments were too little or came too late are struggling. But as e-commerce growth continues, steadily carving out more of the retail sales pie, companies will need to re-evaluate their networks and make additional investments to drive competitive advantage. - Jason Denmon, retail industry leader, Fortna Inc.

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Large Manufacturing Companies Stick With Climate Pledge After Trump Pivot

Many of America's biggest corporations including Apple Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are sticking by their pledges to fight climate change even as President Donald Trump guts his predecessor's environmental policies.

H&M Invests in Supply Chain as Fashion Rivalry Intensifies

Cost controls helped H&M to limit a drop in quarterly pretax profit but the fashion chain said it was increasing investments this year as it tries to keep pace with its larger rival, Zara owner Inditex.

U.S. Lays Groundwork to Keep Big Tariffs on Chinese Goods

The Trump administration appears poised to cement China's unfavorable status in trade cases, making Chinese goods eligible for higher U.S. tariffs well into the future.

Bonded Labor Found in Apple's Supply Chain

Apple says the company has uncovered 10 cases of bonded labor during supplier audits in 2016.

Retail Revolution: Four Ways Supply Chains Are Evolving

Analyst Insight: As consumers' relationship with retailers changes, supply chains need to become more agile and responsive to fulfill the promise of an omnichannel world. Wholesale, retail and e-commerce supply chains, which have grown independently over the years, are merging - but significant transformation is necessary to help make omnichannel execution more profitable. - Parag Jategaonkar, performance improvement principal, Ernst & Young LLP

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New Healthcare Regulations Drive Quest for Supply Chain Efficiency

Analyst Insight: Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements for serialization, verification and traceability are driving investments in distribution. But leaders are looking beyond compliance for real ROI and competitive advantage. They are looking at different applications and new technologies that enable compliance and allow the business the flexibility to scale with increasing return on additional investment. - Roger Counihan, life sciences industry leader, Fortna Inc.

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Get Your Supply Chain in Shape for a Successful High-tech Product Launch

Launching a new high-tech product means facing challenges - from forward deployment to product processing to product delivery. You can, however, smooth that path by partnering with an expert third-party provider to manage logistics while you remain laser focused on your core business goals. In this infographic, see how much more seamless the journey to a high-tech product launch can be when planning begins with UPS.

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World's Largest Container Ship Delivered

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of the world's largest container ship, MOL Triumph, from Samsung Heavy Industries.

DHL and Gatwick Airport Convert Waste Into Energy

Gatwick Airport and DHL Supply Chain have flipped the "On" switch for the airport's new waste management plant, making Gatwick the first airport to turn airport waste into energy onsite.

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