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Sustainability & Supply Chain: Smart Grid Technology
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling The development of smart grid technology presents a great opportunity for manufacturing and and the supply chain. Coined in 2003, the term refers to a class of technology that uses computer-based […]
Warehouse Technology – Evaluating New Trends
by Jungheinrich® Like most industries today, the distribution industry is seeing a strong need to do more with less. It is driven by two key forces: the operations managers’ search for innovative solutions to control costs and a drive to […]
Kellogg Realigns Supply Chain To Help Achieve Cost-Savings Goals
The Kellogg Company has turned to its supply chain to help achieve the goals of its Project K, a four-year “efficiency and effectiveness program” that aims to save the snack and cereal company $425 million to $475 million annually by […]
The world’s largest automakers release responsibility and sustainability expectations for suppliers
Two leading corporate responsibility business associations, AIAG and CSR Europe recently reached agreement among 14 global automakers on a set of standards outlining expectations for suppliers on key responsibility issues including human rights, environment, working conditions, and business ethics. Participating members aligned with “The […]
Security & Supply Chain: Tension in the Pacific
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling President Barack Obama’s recent trip to the Asia-Pacific region underscores his administration’s continued focus on the world’s largest emerging region. The United States, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, […]
Dramatic Growth in Digitally Connected Physical Devices by 2020 Will Significantly Impact Supply Chains
An 30 fold increase in the number of intelligent devices between now and 2020 will create a network rich with information that allows supply chains to assemble and communicate in new ways, this according to a new report by Gartner. […]