PTC has developed a tool for complying with new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules on identifying the presence of conflict minerals in high-tech products and supply chains.
Near-instant gratification from shopping online, mobile and in-store is now a standard consumer expectation - and sophisticated real estate models are evolving to rise to the occasion. The omnichannel logistics models that make a seamless consumer experience possible are now built on a foundation of six new types of facilities, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.1 percent in September when compared with August results.
Skechers USA Inc., a global footwear company based in the United States, says a major investment and technology upgrade to its European distribution centre in Milmort, Belgium, will improve performance and prepare the facility for future expansion plans.
Traditional commercial vehicle manufacturers, such as Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland, are increasingly switching to providing vehicles fully built by them, rather than supplying only the chassis.
The Defense Department may now officially exclude contractors or subcontractors from receiving information technology contracts based on the risk their supply chain poses to national security systems.