Supply Chain

By Jonathan Wilkins, director, EU Automation Errors in the pharmaceutical supply chain can lead to late delivery, increased costs and poor-quality products, which can have a detrimental impact...

It’s not the trade war driving global supply chain shift, say CEOs  South China Morning Post

Nearly three days into a strike by thousands of Canadian National (NYSE: CNI) rail workers, the ripple through Canada's supply chain intensified across the country as pressure mounted on the...

Jim Tanoos, clinical associate professor at Purdue Polytechnic Vincennes, teaches supply chain management, with emphasis on globalization and leadership. In addition to learning how his career progressed from an internship...

Things are beginning to fall into place as far as the Apple iPhone 12 is concerned, as long as we keep in mind that these handsets won't be unveiled for...

Friday, November 22, 2019 There have been longstanding tensions in the Xinjiang province of China between the Chinese government and the Uyghurs, a predominately Muslim ethnic group.  The UN estimates...

MUNICH, GERMANY - The reusable packaging solutions provider recently announced the launch of its new company website. As it offers expert insights into the world of IFCO, the goal of...

Most manufacturers have operations teams skilled in the core methodologies to improve efficiency and quality—Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPS and Kanban. But it is rare to see agile teams working...

An ERP system for manufacturing companies is not complete without functionality for maintenance.It is not a forgone conclusion that maintenance should be part of the ERP system. There is a...

For many businesses, the fourth quarter is vital. It’s when 50% of their volume happens. This, together with compressed timeframes, make it the ultimate test of any supply chain. It’s...