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5 Growth Strategies for Manufacturers

IQMS

Invest Wisely in ERP Solutions For midsize manufacturers, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is the central hub governing your business’s various functions, from finance to production. When considering an ERP solution, look for adaptability, scalability, and a robust suite of features tailored to manufacturing intricacies.

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Two Supply Chain Giants Exiting Stage Left

Supply Chain Digest

As part of his on-boarding, Klappich came to my home in Ohio for a two day debrief on whatever I knew about the myriad vendors I had followed, supply chain trends and more. One rumored tale: after Mesher had been highly critical of seminal supply chain software firm i2 Technologies, i2 founder Sanjiv Sidhu demanded a meeting.

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Regional Air Cargo Start Up TuffAir Sues Amazon over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

Supply Chain Digest

July 9, 2025 Ohio-based startup TuffAir has sued Amazon over claims related to intellectual property. TuffAir’s strategy was novel, integrating small-aircraft logistics, FAA exemptions, Ohio-based test zones and proprietary software and flight routing technology.” Supply Chain Digest Says. What do you say?

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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Logistics Viewpoints

Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions. Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE) is headquartered in Akron, Ohio in the United States. They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry. Myers Industries began implementing the solution in February.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. GEON, headquartered in Westlake Ohio, has about 1000 employees.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography. If I am going to buy goods from this geography, then I use this process. ” — Sue Welch, CEO of TradeStone Software, as quoted in A Unified Supply Chain , Forbes; Twitter: @Forbes.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Foxconn execs cite Belkin’s widely recognized brand name, strong sales channel presence and growth potential, as well as its best in-class capabilities and solutions, as primary motivators for the acquisition. The company’s success fueled plans to build a fulfillment center in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, creating 75 full-time jobs.