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Image via Flickr by MDGovpics The very monotonous nature of the supply chain presents a unique opportunity for supply chain managers that few are aware of and even fewer use to their full advantage. Day after day, week after week, and year after year, companies go through the same processes of acquiring raw materials, shipping…
Image via Flickr by David Pierce North America has seen some pretty bizarre weather this year. Right now the east coast is seeing record low temperatures as cold, dense air flows down from the Arctic. These freezing conditions are causing havoc for the transportation industry. In addition, several crops are threatened, causing commodity prices to…
Image via Flickr by zackzen Every day the Baltic Exchange in London releases the Baltic Dry Index, which tracks the prices of shipping bulk freight. This week, prices are up 14 percent over last week, and have reached the highest level of the current year. Though most company representatives only agreed to speak with reporters…
Image via Flickr by photologue_np If you conduct a Google search of “U.S. talent shortage” you’re going to get approximately 6.5 million results. What does this mean for your business? It means the talent shortage is real, and you need to take steps to assure your company’s success in the coming years. You can fill…
Image via Flickr by Tim Geers In the quest for a more sustainable supply chain, many companies are looking at their suppliers’ practices and making necessary changes. Animal welfare is one of the biggest concerns for the food industry.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged in and try again,…
Image via Flickr by jeepersmedia Have you ever ordered groceries online? It’s very convenient and easy to do. You pick out everything you want from a website, pay online, and then wait for your groceries to come to your door. Now, Wal-Mart is getting in on that action. They are piloting an online grocery ordering…