Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2023

Our Maine associates have proven that high-quality athletic footwear can be produced in the U.S. In a prior Supply Chain Matters published commentary in May of last year , we highlighted the grand opening of the company’s fifth manufacturing facility located in Methuen, Massachusetts. Further noted was that a U.S.

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! You need to source for products to sell at wholesale prices to your retail customers. Pricing, quality and variety are important considerations. Introduction. Don’t Just Pick and Choose.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2022

and China trade war had resulted in added tariffs being applied to footwear causing designers to consider sourcing within other countries, especially Vietnam. Yesterday the company conducted a grand opening ceremony for this new production facility located in Methuen Massachusetts , just up the highway from where this blog originates.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

In 2014, Massachusetts resident Pierre Picone pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit integrated circuits (IC) to the U.S. Based on its findings, the SASC formed eight conclusions, including: Most counterfeit electronic parts in the defense supply chain are sourced from China. Navy over the course of 5 years.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Obtaining and using permanent assets in place of disposable materials can improve a business’s financial situation and public image, but only when managers implement the inventory assets properly. Food Safety News reported a Massachusetts consumer will sue a bakery for using old egg cartons to store discarded shells.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Obtaining and using permanent assets in place of disposable materials can improve a business’s financial situation and public image, but only when managers implement the inventory assets properly. Food Safety News reported a Massachusetts consumer will sue a bakery for using old egg cartons to store discarded shells.

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