Kellogg´s sustainable supply chain strategy Though many farmers are part of Kellogg´s efforts to move sustainability through its supply chain, the company does not employ farmers directly. Farmers sell to …
Report finds China´s debt troubles could threaten supply chains A recent report by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has indicated that China´s troubled debt market is a …
Mercedes seeks to cut costs by streamlining supply chain processes Mercedes aims to be the leading luxury car maker by 2020. In the first quarter, their return on sales was …
Majority of firms see supply chain risk as a challenge A recent Xchanging Procurement report involved a survey of 830 procurement professionals across the UK, North America and Europe. It …
Transportation is the biggest obstacle for the Consumer-packaged goods industry According to a new report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), transportation is now …
Autonomous driving to boost sensor-component supply chain Autonomous driving is quickly catching on, indicating that suppliers as well as their Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are set to reap the benefits …
The Amazon Picking Challenge In its constant pursuit for excellence, Amazon wishes to advance the Kiva robot system that it acquired in 2012. Currently, the robots’ task is to travel …
High-tech leaders opt for a more localized supply chain The fifth annual UPS “Change in the (Supply) Chain” survey, which was conducted by consulting firm IDC Manufacturing Insights, polled 516 …
Wal-Mart tries a unique but costly strategy to compete with Amazon Wal-Mart plans to grow its firm using a different strategy than that of Amazon´s Prime program, which offers free …
Volvo chooses South Carolina to be its first American production plant In an attempt to target the North American premium car market, Volvo Cars has picked South Carolina to be …
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