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Image via Flickr MarioSpann As technology improves, robots are poised to take over factory floors around the world. This includes tasks that go beyond basic repetition. Whirlpool is one brand that is turning to robotics in its manufacturing processes. The company has implemented several new robots this year and doesn’t have plans of slowing down.Oops!…
Image via Flickr Galería de ► Bee, like bees! Amazon is a master at adapting. That’s why the company has been so successful in the ecommerce industry. Amazon frequently assesses its customers’ needs and then implements solutions before competitors even see a new trend, as evident with the introduction of Amazon Prime and a push for…
Image via Flickr socalscouse The truck driver population in the U.S. is aging. That’s bad news for the supply chain industry, because not enough new truck drivers are entering the labor force to replace the truck drivers who retire. Take a look at what supply chains are doing to address this problem.Oops! You don’t have…
Image via Flickr by GovernmentZA There are tons of terms related to procurement, many of which are so commonplace or self-explanatory most people don’t need a glossary to understand them. Here is a list of key procurement terms, especially acronyms, that can be confusing without a definition.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page!…
Image via Flickr by Mike Poresky The best procurement experts are continuously seeking out the most cost-effective procurement sources. Even when the supply chain runs seamlessly and achieves best costs, there are always alternatives that could offer better benefits to your overall operations and profits. If It’s Not Broke… Why would you actively search for…
Image via Flickr by Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine Delhaize America, the U.S.-based branch of the European supermarket conglomerate Ahold Delhaize, has long aimed to offer its customers the product range they want and the quality they deserve. The company, which owns supermarket chains like Food Lion and Hannaford, has recently undertaken concrete steps to…