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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

ToolsGroup

The shutdown resulted from a federal investigation following four cases of infant bacterial infections in babies who consumed formula from the plant, with the FDA reporting two deaths. The CDC typically receives reports of 2-4 infant infections per year. Costco limited purchases to five per member while supplies last.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

Today, during the COVID-19 response, ERP is keeping entire industries in operation with its ability to sustain business operations through remote access, automated reporting, electronic data exchange, and real-time factory controls. a leading manufacturer headquartered near Cleveland, OH. A good example is Mar-Bal Inc., Looking Ahead.

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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

GlobalTranz

The first post in this series broke down what is supplier quality management and the steps to evaluate suppliers and the second post gave you insight into the metrics to look out for by 6 major industries. Left unchecked, Chinese suppliers-like domestic suppliers-may ignore quality. Let me know how it went below in the comments section.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Commercial and industrial activities such as manufacturing, R&D, warehousing, and logistics are undertaken in freeports, which are designed to attract manufacturers producing or assembling goods predominantly for export. They will also be offered temporary tax breaks, including reductions to taxes on property and new building purchases.