MIT Supply Chain
MAY 23, 2013
3D printing is being hailed as a breakthrough technology that will revolutionize manufacturing and supply chain management. The recent disaster in Bangladesh where hundreds of workers lost their lives when a building collapsed serves as a horrific reminder of this challenge. Uncertain timeline. This is not the case today.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 9, 2017
With so much innovation happening in technology, it’s so easy to chase the next new shiny thing, whether it’s artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and countless other emerging technologies. For related commentary, see “ There’s No Silver Bullet for Supply Chain Visibility ” and “ Forget Innovation, Just Execute Better ”.
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Kinaxis
JULY 24, 2015
Cambodia, China, Taiwan, India – look at the ‘made in’ labels on your clothing and you’re likely to find these popular clothing manufacturing countries. Apparently, the $67 a month workers make in Bangladesh was getting to be too costly. Hopefully, more brands will follow suit.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 26, 2022
. “If we start using Bitcoin and other digital currencies in daily life, people will demand more high-quality clothes from the textile industry because they know that there is no chance to cheat them,” said one of the clothing manufacturers from Bangladesh.
GlobalTranz
JUNE 24, 2015
Notwithstanding many sound reasons for reshoring , an Information Technology and Innovation Foundation report indicates that U.S. Notwithstanding many sound reasons for reshoring , an Information Technology and Innovation Foundation report indicates that U.S. Manufacturing has gained 700,000 jobs since 2010. manufacturing.
Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
30 | Innovations in warehousing. On the other, we are seeing new technological advancements such as Google Glass, smart watches and tablets on the market for innovative process improvements. However, most organisations prefer not to take any risks so they stick to the rules – assuming they can find out what those rules are, that is.
Supply Chain Network
JUNE 30, 2011
Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam experienced similar wage-related strikes and walkouts. Rising incomes in developing countries also make them extremely desirable markets – and not just as manufacturing hubs. The company sources the majority of its products from contract manufacturers in the Far East.
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