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Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers

ivalua

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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Happy Groundhog Day

Supply Chain Shaman

On February 2, in a small town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on Gobbler’s Knob, an unsuspecting furry Groundhog is plucked from a burrow to predict the weather for the rest of the winter. Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) Industry Held Hostage by ERP Upgrades.

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5 Things Your Carrier Wants with Brian Gibala

The Logistics of Logistics

Louis and got his start in the industry at Hub Group in the Highway Brokerage division. LTI has strong density and capabilities in the Midwest and select markets in Georgia, Eastern Pennsylvania, Texas, and Colorado. He studied Logistics and Operations Management at The University of Missouri-St.

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Throw Back Thursday: Remembering ‘Meeting Customer Demand in a Complex Industry’ from Kinexions

Kinaxis

Today I’d like to share the interview on ‘Meeting Customer Demand in a Complex Industry’ at Kinexions. This global manufacturer of surface-cutting tools, with headquarters in western Pennsylvania. This global manufacturer of surface-cutting tools, with headquarters in western Pennsylvania.

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Only as Good as Your Data: Why Supply Chain Digital Twins Require Real-Time Data Unification

ToolsGroup

Supply Chain Digital Twins: Why You Need Them As supply chain disruptions seem to be here to stay (and increasing in amplitude), planners across industries are looking for ways to make more accurate planning decisions – and digital twins are a great tool for that. Get the insights you need.

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Sustainable Food Waste Management for Food Industry SMEs

Unleashed

Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. How can food and beverage manufacturers reduce their waste? The following five strategies can help food and beverage manufacturers to manage and reduce their food waste: 1.

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Additive Manufacturing May Change the Face of the Industry

RFgen

3-D printing technology could revolutionize the manufacturing industry. Additive manufacturing is making its way into the industry as an alternative to modern automation processes. Custom, unique and one-off items are all great candidates for being created through the use of additive manufacturing.