China has become the leading manufacturer of goods in the world, but economic changes in the country are causing a shift in thought. For instance, wages for Chinese workers have tripled over the course of the past decade. This is causing manufacturers to move some outsourcing to countries where worker wages are still low. As…
Xerox is the leading provider of both printing products and printing services to corporate and individual customers around the world. The company is also recognized as one of the top employers in the U.S. and Canada. However, it has faced its fair share of challenges. Xerox must constantly make changes to keep up with technology…
JDA Software Group is one of the leading providers of retail and supply chain planning solutions. The company serves more than 4,000 customers around the world. JDA does this by creating customized solutions for each customer to help control costs, optimize processes, and maximize revenue at every point in the supply chain. JDA prides itself…
H&M is one of the largest fashion retail companies in the world. Despite years of supply chain challenges, the company has remained profitable and popular. H&M has done this by strengthening its brand against growing concerns for the environment and human rights during manufacturing. Read on to learn more about H&M’s supply chain policies and…
Every year the World Bank loans between $15 billion and $20 billion to government contracts around the world. Contractors must go through a bid process to be considered for government contracts, but it lacks transparency and consistency. The World Bank intends to reform its procurement policies in order to cut down on fraud and unfair…
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 Sunday delivery. Now Amazon Prime is trying a new…
The healthcare industry faces numerous unique supply chain challenges. Hospitals and other medical facilities need the supplies they order in a timely manner because delays can mean the difference between life and death. For instance, if a hospital ER department does not have enough saline bags, a patient could die of dehydration. Healthcare supply chains…
Cisco has a global supply chain that supports more than 300 product families. The company strives to meet the needs of a wide range of customers, something that’s not easy to do when each customer has unique fulfillment needs. Cisco recently made several changes to improve fulfillment processes and increase profits, a total supply chain…
Environmentalists have been pushing for widespread solar power use for years because it’s renewable and clean. Much of the resistance they encounter results from an unwillingingness to pay the high initial cost of setting up the solar power infrastructure. Luckily, the cost of solar power won’t be a problem forever. Analysts predict that solar power…
Many people have grown up eating cereal across the U.S., and Kellogg’s has become a household brand. The company manufactures a long list of cereals including Froot Loops, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats, and Frosted Flakes. Kellogg’s makes much more than cereal, though. Some of the company’s other food products include Eggo Waffles, Pringles,…