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Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries

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In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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The Better Goal: More Fuel Efficient Trucks or Using Fewer Trucks?

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly proposed standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon emissions. billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 7-11, 2013)

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Freight Shipments Rose 0.4% New Customer-Centric Solution from SAP to Help Retailers Improve Operations, Consumer Experience and Brand Perception. UPS Expands Expedited Ocean Freight Service To Mexico. percent from August 2012. percent from August 2012. percent since October 2012. in August from July.

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

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Not only has Walmart excelled over the decades in traditional supply chain management but with recent news as of late, Walmart is also focused on continuous improvement by investing more into emerging technologies to capture more of the e-commerce market as well as a focus on sustainability. Supply Chain Digest, July 26, 2012.

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