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Image via Flickr by Kevin Dooley In recent years, boutique consulting firms have experienced increased success in the supply chain management field. While boutique firms aren’t necessarily small, they typically have a well-defined focus for more industry-specific knowledge and are often more cost-efficient than larger firms. Supply Chain Visions, Inc., one of the ’10 coolest…
Image via Flickr CC-BY-CarImages Automotive sales are on the rebound, as forecasts show that new car sales in the U.S. could exceed 15 million in 2016. Additionally, automakers are launching approximately 500 new car models on the market this year. This situation puts a lot of pressure on the auto parts supply chain industry. Some…
Image via Flickr by Simon_sees In its latest manufacturing move, General Electric Co. (GE) will invest $50 million in a U.S.-based 3D printing plant. The facility aims to produce high-tech plane parts, including jet engines. It’s a move that’s on course with the aviation industry’s current direction.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page!…
Image via Flickr by David Villarreal Fernández China’s economy has been booming for the past 15 years, but things are really slowing down. The auto industry is feeling the slowdown, too. New-vehicle sales in China are only half of what they were a year ago. Surprisingly, automakers are not slowing down production to match demand,…
Image via Flickr by Kevin Burkette In 2000, Commerce One was to take the e-commerce market handily. Competitor Ariba was the only perceived rival, as IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle weren’t yet major players. The world had survived Y2K and the dot coms were taking over, the perfect playground for Commerce One to grow and prosper. So,…
Image via Flickr by twicepix Economists are optimistic for China’s manufacturing industry despite declining production rates, based on a steady rise in market shares. The latest numbers show the Hang Seng Index is up by 1.1 percent at 21,673.21 points, a recent high. The latest financial numbers come on the heels of the industry’s eighth…