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Image via Flickr by keepintime_ca A lot of logistics goes on behind the scenes in hospitals. Doctors and nurses would not be able to do their jobs efficiently or effectively without the right supplies. All hospitals and healthcare facilities need distribution specialists as well as warehouse workers, couriers, purchasers, and supply chain management. It’s a…
Image via Flickr by American Industries Group Is security one of your primary concerns? It should be. In most cases, when security breaches occur within the supply chain, the situation could be thwarted. Here is a list of the primary places where security breaches take place, and how to prevent them.Oops! You don’t have permission…
Image via Flickr by David Schiersner Adidas is a leader in retail footwear and clothing. Customers love their sporty look, comfortable fit, and innovative designs. To achieve these results, Adidas has sought out the best suppliers around the world. Many of those suppliers were formerly in Asia, but in 2014, Adidas decided to take their…
Image via Flickr by buddawiggi Effective supply chain management is the backbone of a business but for many companies, it is also a challenge. A typical supply chain involves several entities – buyers, suppliers, distributors, and in the end, customers. Developing long-term relationships at each of these levels is the key to success.Oops! You don’t…
Image via Flickr by Shaun Merritt As scientists and politicians study and debate the issue of climate change and what to do about it, the shipping industry, mining industry, and oil and gas industries are celebrating a possible new trade route opening between the Far East and the West. The icy waters of the Arctic are…
Image via Flickr by Quadrofonic Wingnut Rare earth metals are a group of elements found with moderate abundance in the core of the earth. There are 17 rare metals, 15 in a group called lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium. These elements are essential in many manufactured products, including catalytic converters for automobiles, certain petroleum refining…