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Image via Flickr by jurvetson U.S. manufacturers are canceling out global competition and providing a much-needed boost to the American economy with their increase in April production rates. The data show a trend toward a recovering manufacturing sector, as well as a healthy future. Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure…
Image via Flickr by buddawiggi Effective supply chain management is the backbone of a business but for many companies, it is also a challenge. A typical supply chain involves several entities – buyers, suppliers, distributors, and in the end, customers. Developing long-term relationships at each of these levels is the key to success.Oops! You don’t…
Image via Flickr by JeepersMedia Kohl’s has decided that store pickup for online purchases is an important next move for their business. They have already tested the service at several of their retail stores around the country and will soon be ready to roll-out the program nationwide. Ecommerce is pushing forward, and retail stores need…
Image via Flickr by Quadrofonic Wingnut Rare earth metals are a group of elements found with moderate abundance in the core of the earth. There are 17 rare metals, 15 in a group called lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium. These elements are essential in many manufactured products, including catalytic converters for automobiles, certain petroleum refining…
Questionable activities were commonplace in the procurement industry long before the Procurement Integrity Act passed in the late 80s. From small-scale construction projects to multimillion dollar research and development proposals, there have been cases of espionage, bid tampering, and similar crimes. Penalties are harsh at any level, but contractors and procurement professionals working with federal…
Image via Flickr by twicepix Economists are optimistic for China’s manufacturing industry despite declining production rates, based on a steady rise in market shares. The latest numbers show the Hang Seng Index is up by 1.1 percent at 21,673.21 points, a recent high. The latest financial numbers come on the heels of the industry’s eighth…