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Image via Flickr by Joao Carlos Medau According to Bloomberg News, “Airbus Group NV (AIR)’s A350 jet landed at the company’s Toulouse base in southern France last night to end 14 months of trials that pave the way for the new model’s certification and first delivery later this year.”Oops! You don’t have permission to view…
Image via Flickr by westonhighschoollibrary Several companies are investigating 3D printing because it could revolutionize the supply chain industry. Instead of having items made in a third-world country and then shipped around the world, 3D printing opens up the possibility of making products anywhere and minimizing shipping needs. This means 3D printing could save companies…
Image via Flickr by bisgovuk Since 2000, supply chain disruptions have been on the rise. Dr. Alan Punter, a risk management consultant with 25 years’ experience, carefully studied the rise to try to identify reasons. The study examined business-to-business processes and how automating these processes can benefit companies in the long run.Oops! You don’t have…
Image via Flickr John Kelehan Farmers have been implementing new technology for decades. Today, some dairy farms can practically run themselves thanks to technological advances. Thanks to robotic milking machines, cows can roam freely and then go to a milking station when they need to be milked. This automated process saves farmers a lot of…
Image via Flickr by thetaxhaven Whether you have 20 years of procurement experience or you’re new on the supply chain scene, negotiating contracts with suppliers is often intimidating and stressful. Procurement professionals aren’t always trained in the art of negotiation, although the salespeople they’re working with are usually very well-trained. These easy steps will give…
Image via Flickr el rolio Food delivery is a fast-growing industry that capitalizes on the convenience of ordering a meal on a phone or laptop and having it transported in under an hour. One of the top companies in this industry is Postmates, a third-party delivery service that partners with food chains to get customers…