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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward

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This is the first post in a two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” ” We have many manufacturing shipper customers, and we love to create content of value for them on such subjects as best practices in logistics or trends around the supply chain. Drop in the price of crude oil.

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IBM Beefing Up for Matrix Commerce in 2012

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Acquisitions of Emptoris and Demandtec expanded sourcing and pricing portfolios while the new version of IBM ILOG LogicNet Plus XE further enhances supply chain network capabilities. Matrix Commerce extends beyond the sales and customer focus to include management and optimization of supporting sourcing and supply chain facets.

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

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Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said. The retailer started dealing directly with manufacturers in the 1980s, giving suppliers the job of managing inventory in its warehouses, the Arkansas Business article said. Decades in the Making. marketwatch.com.

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Is A Customer-Centric Strategy the Same as Demand-Driven? Outside-In?

Supply Chain Shaman

A Demand-Driven Value Network as defined by AMR Research in 2007: A network that senses demand with minimal latency to drive a near real-time response to shape and translate demand. We will be discussing the concepts of Customer-Centric Supply Chains on our webinar on August 17th. We then began the discussion on outside-in processes.

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The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day!

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Shipping during the holidays does not have to be a source of frustration; however, smooth holiday shipping requires significant planning ahead of time. This year, more Americans will give thanks for the opportunity to travel to friends and family than any year since 2007,” Doney said. They keyword, is planning!

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4 Important Benefits of a Sustainable Reverse Logistics Strategy

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Businesses must decide which routes to use, where to manufacture products, and whether to employ the use of a third party logistics provider. In fact, the EPA asserts that up to 40% of “tossed” computers were recycled in 2013, which has risen significantly from a startling 18% in 2007. Reuse Encourages Competition in Manufacturing.

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[INFOGRAPHIC & VIDEO] A 2D Explainer of Rapid Prototyping & Additive Manufacturing in 3D Printing

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Founded in 2007, Shapeways is led by folks who've spent most of their careers in startups, and combine serious technical chops with an inspiring vision of what the world could be. Our goal is to stay abreast and keep readers abreast of all the latest trends which affect the manufacturing industry. . What is Additive Manufacturing?