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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward

GlobalTranz

With the rise in global crude oil production and relative political stability in the major oil producing nations, particularly Iraq and Libya, the price of crude oil has fallen from above $100 a barrel to around $50 a barrel in just a year. Drop in the price of crude oil.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. When a KPI shows that performance is consistently meeting or exceeding the required level, you can decide to raise the bar and set a higher standard to aspire to. This is especially true in any business where customers tie into agreements or contracts.

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