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Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?

GlobalTranz

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

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5 Reasons Why The Use of the IIoT by Manufacturers Is Unavoidable

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The Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) has been a major topic among manufacturers and third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) for several years. However, the IIoT is beginning to encroach on all aspect of manufacturing and supply chain management for its wide-ranging deployment and application to improving processes. In the U.S.,

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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4 Infographics Showing How Technology Is Transforming Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

This year looks like it's going to be one of the most innovative years for manufacturing technology. Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. and Chinese manufacturers. 4 Technologies Changing Global Manufacturing, As Told in 4 Infographics. manufacturers.

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How Does Procurement Create Value? Insights from CPO Speakers at Zycus Horizons Conference

Supply Chain View from the Field

I was attending the Zycus Horizons 2014 conference at Amelia Island today, listening to speakers. ” Based on that feedback, Chris asked a different question: “Looking out to 2025 –will we be using the same KPI’s as we do today? But what one measure will be involved in 2025? And if not – what will change?”.

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We Can All Participate in the Circular Economy

Requis

Major industries like energy, manufacturing, IT, or mining and resources aren’t an intuitive association, but they could become a very important part of the circular economy. Also called “cradle to cradle”, it’s the opposite of the linear economy (in which items are manufactured, used, and disposed of, generally in a landfill or incinerator).

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Is Your Halloween Candy Responsibly Sourced?

SupplyShift

the world’s largest candy company, has its own Responsible Cocoa program, promising to source and trace 100 percent of its cocoa beans by 2025 to cocoa growers that protect the forests, employ fair and safe labor practices, and provide a living wage. grams per chocolate bar.