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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016. Choose country.

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3 Companies Using an MRP System

Unleashed

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software can be a great option when a business is struggling to juggle the multiple elements of the manufacturing process. Material Requirements Planning or MRP software is a powerful scheduling tool that helps manufacturers track important factors like predicted customer demand and production capacity.

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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

Resilinc

In Europe, the Green Deal Industrial Plan will require all new cars sold in the EU to be zero-emission starting in 2035. In India, the national Production Linked Incentive (PLI) is set to encourage domestic EV manufacturing—and this is just a glimpse of the latest policies worldwide. Here is an overview of each: What is Lithium?

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. The fashion and luxury goods market is a dynamic industry by nature. Fashion and luxury goods manufacturers are defining their own seasons, which is making the planning of campaigns more complex.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises. Uzbekistan. Western Sahara.

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. Manufacturers and retailers had a generally positive outlook on the prospect of consolidation.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. Manufacturers and retailers had a generally positive outlook on the prospect of consolidation.