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New report highlights the major supply chain issues facing retailers today
A new report confirms that the top business challenge facing retailers is unpredictable consumer demand. As consumers gain power, not only do they start shopping in more complex ways, but they expect retailers to be able to fulfill their increasingly […]
Emerging Markets – Opportunities & Threats: Brazil
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Opportunities Brazil will take the global spotlight with the 2014 FIFA World Cup games in June. The country has been preparing for the international men’s soccer tournament for the past seven […]
Manufacturers Look to Improve Profitable Growth through Innovation, Collaboration and Supply Chain Integration
Manufacturers are entering into a new era of ‘disruptive complexity’ which is fundamentally changing the way manufacturers compete and succeed, according to KPMG’s 2014 Global Manufacturing Outlook (GMO) . Key findings of the study include: –Only 12 percent of manufacturers […]
Pallet Rack Safety Netting Improves Safety and Reduces Risk
by Morgan Cruz, MHI Marketing Content Coordinator Unprotected storage areas in a manufacturing or warehouse facility with high shelving and heavy product are at extreme risk for accidents especially when transferring, removing and adding product. Taking cautionary measures to prevent accidents can ensure the […]
DHL Reports on future logistics trends
DHL recently released its Logistics Trend Radar 2014 report. The report sketches a future landscape for logistics professionals and the challenges they will face and outlines solutions that are in development. “The logistics industry is undergoing rapid and profound changes” […]
Supply Chain Software Market Grows 7.3%; Small Vendor Sales Up 18.3%
The global supply chain management and procurement software market grew 7.3 percent to $8.9 billion last year, with small vendors combined significantly outpacing the overall industry growth rate, according to Gartner. Supply chain investments remained a high priority even as […]