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Lending to Finance New Company Equipment Robust in September
U.S. companies borrowed more in September than a year ago to finance new equipment, the most in any month since December, but global economic and policy uncertainties curbed spending, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association said.
Supplier Diversity Often More Advanced in U.S. Than in Many Parts of the World
In the United States, the concept of supplier diversity is becoming more embedded in corporate culture each year. Supply management professionals seek out small- and midsized businesses owned and operated by women, African Americans, Hispanics and other minorities to round out their supply chains, and they are increasingly developing relationships and partnerships built on the foundation of mutual benefit to both parties. Such initiatives outside the U.S. often aren't quite as developed.
British Telecommunications Issues Cloud-Based App for Global Supply Chains
British Telecommunications plc (BT) has developed cloud-based capabilities for BT Trace, the company's suite of services for managing global supply chains.
JDA Releases Multichannel, Cloud-Based Training Program
JDA Software Group Inc. has released JDA Minutes, a new multichannel training service.
IFS Launches New Smartphone Apps; Update of Service-Management Tool
IFS, a vendor of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and related software, has launched seven new smartphone applications in the IFS Touch Apps series, in addition to its first app for Windows Phone and Windows 8.
How Companies Are Making Smarter Decisions About Supply-Chain Outsourcing
What are the latest trends in supply-chain outsourcing? We get a perspective from Michael Dominy, research director with Gartner.
UPS Expands Healthcare Network in Asia-Pacific Region
UPS has expanded its distribution network for healthcare manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Motorola Solutions Unveils New Line of Hands-Free Mobile Computers
Motorola Solutions, Inc. has developed the HC1 headset computer.
Risk Management: Making the Right Choices
The topic of supply-chain risk management is fraught with agonizing questions. Should global businesses emphasize risk prevention, or steel themselves to respond to whatever disaster might occur? Should they seek to transfer risk, or concentrate on achieving better risk-management up front? Should they attempt to do all of the above? The wrong answer can mean the death of an organization.
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How to Align Supply Chain Capability and IT Systems
Every company possesses supply-chain capabilities and supporting IT systems. But they often don't mesh. Roddy Martin, senior vice president of global supply chain with CCI, calculates the price of misalignment - and lays out a strategy for combating the chronic problem.
You Must Know Suppliers' Capabilities Up Front or Your Product Launch Could Fail
Building solid supplier relationships and focusing on value creation can help supply managers discover strategic suppliers' unique capabilities.
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