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Retreads are Good For Truckers…and Good for the Environment!

NC State SCRC

Many of the largest fleets in the United States recognized the value of retreads back in 1970s. Retread providers, which are located in driving distance from just about anywhere in the United States, will often work with fleets to pick up their used tires, and provide service on installation of retreads wherever the truck may be.

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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. Today, 97.5% of product moves through plants without rework.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

Aerospace Industry is characterized by high material costs (about 65-80%). Since UK is relatively small when compared with the United States, centralized control of distribution operations and warehouse makes it easier to manage. Wal-Mart has one of the largest private fleet in the United States.