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Image via Flickr by 401(K) 2013 Fuel consumption has become an overhanging issue within the transportation sector. The matter rests on the need to fulfill ecological standards as well as saving the parent or host company sufficient amounts of funding that is better used elsewhere.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure…
Image via Flickr by Walmart Corporate A recent study released by Motorola Solutions indicated that almost half of all distribution center managers plan to implement task interleaving within the next few years. Many vendors of warehouse management systems advertise task interleaving as part of their packages. When implemented correctly, task interleaving can boost productivity within…
Image via Flickr by JLaw45 As 2012 comes to a close, business owners and supply chain managers are preparing for the year ahead by examining their current strategies and forecasting their success in 2013. The supply chain and its importance continue to gain deserved attention. These are the most promising SCM trends for 2013.Oops! You…
Image via Flickr by todbaker As the U.S. embarks on its quest for energy independence, relatively new procedures for tapping into our vast supplies of natural gas buried in shale underneath states like Colorado and New York open up opportunities for companies such as Exxon Mobil and Sempra Energy to boost profits, and perhaps the…
Image via Flickr by maltman23 A new survey released by PwC entitled, “Global Supply Chain Survey 2013” looks at the practices and experiences of 500 executives from around the globe, and has helped determine the importance of viewing the business’ supply chain as a vital asset to a solid business strategy. The survey examined executives…
Image via Flickr by mrsdkrebs Local level governments take various approaches to procurement. Many use a traditional centralized purchasing system, while others have deregulated public procurement and allow departments more control over their purchasing decisions. Sullivan County, New York isn’t the only government adopting a hybrid system that combines the benefits of both centralized and…