The diamond industry has long been associated with luxury, beauty, and timeless elegance. Behind the sparkle and allure of diamonds, however, lies a complex and multifaceted supply chain that spans …
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Niger Coup Heightens Worries Over France’s Uranium Reliance
In the Sahel region of Africa, political instability and corruption has run rife since decolonisation from European nations. Arbitrary borders were drawn without the consideration of who they will affect. …
In the fast-paced world of technology, microchips are the unsung heroes that power our devices, from smartphones to self-driving cars. The five largest microchip companies wield immense influence, not only …
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How will the Geopolitical Climate affect the Microchip Supply Chain
The microchip industry’s value to the global economy is almost unquantifiable owing to the fact that it facilitates other key industries that our society holds in high regard. Industries such …
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How to Address Counterfeit Parts in the Supply Chain
Consumers and businesses alike buy millions of counterfeit products every year, worth billions of dollars. These products pose a serious threat to the supply chain, not only in terms of …
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What Steps Can Warehouse Managers Take to Prepare for the Holiday Season?
Warehouse management teams know the holidays are a time of joy and challenges. Your employees will deal with a spike in orders and a crunched deadline, so what can you …
If you meet delivery deadlines, you become an indispensable partner for your customers. Today, however, adherence to delivery dates can only be achieved by planning production with the help of …
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AI and the productivity paradox – why it needs more than technology to transform the economy
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerThe hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is now several years old and has hardly subsided. Expectations are huge – but the hoped-for increase in productivity has so far largely failed …
Manufacturing companies often struggle to keep their customers 100% satisfied: Delayed deliveries or issues with quality are not always easy to put a stop to. At the same time, the …
If you want to produce on schedule and at optimal cost, you have to establish a holistic, simultaneous production planning approach. I would like to explain to you in this article how this can …