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Retail Said to Be Industry Most Plagued by Data Breaches, Followed by Food & Beverage

October 6, 2014

After the massive data breaches that have plagued retailers from Target to Home Depot in recent years, a new study shows that retail is the most compromised industry in terms of data security.

PLM Moves to the Cloud ... Gradually

October 6, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The world of product lifecycle management (PLM) has been turned upside down by a raft of technological breakthroughs.

What's Best Umbrella Term to Describe Distribution, Transportation Logistics in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain?

October 3, 2014

Healthcare Packaging

Over the years, we've seen the terms cold chain distribution, temperature-controlled distribution, temperature-sensitive distribution and logistics, among others in the pharmaceutical industry. Is there an appropriate umbrella term?

How Can Chief Compliance Officer Gain Full Status, Authority in the C-Suite?

October 3, 2014

PwC

Compliance is at a tipping point. The role of the chief compliance officer has gained more prominence over the last decade and is evolving rapidly. Today's CCOs are in a position similar to that of CFOs 15 years ago, and face a similar opportunity and challenge: how to become a more strategic partner in the organization, a vital member of the C-suite.

World's 'Largest' Aluminum Recycling Facility Opens in Germany

October 3, 2014

Novelis

Novelis, a leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has opened what it calls the world’s largest aluminum recycling center. Located adjacent to the company’s rolling mill in Nachterstedt, Germany, the $258m (€200m) recycling center will process up to 400,000 metric tons of aluminum scrap annually, turning it back into high-value aluminum ingots to feed the company’s European manufacturing network.

Visibility to Integrate Better Quality Data Top Technology Concern of Global Shipping Professionals, Survey Finds Technology Priorities, Challenges

October 3, 2014

Inttra

The global logistics and shipping industry's top technology priority is improving supply chain visibility capabilities to integrate higher quality data, according to a survey conducted for INTTRA, the multi-carrier e-commerce network for ocean shipping.

Flextronics Tops Annual SupplyChainBrain/CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Competition

October 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Flextronics International Inc., a multinational company offering design, manufacturing, distribution and aftermarket services to original equipment manufacturers, won the 10th Annual Supply Chain Innovation Award at the yearly conference of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, held this year in San Antonio.

Breaking Through the Transportation Funding Gridlock

October 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The nation's infrastructure crisis is crying out for a long-term solution.

Bayer Commits to Sustainable Supply Chain Worldwide

October 2, 2014

Environmental Leader

Bayer MaterialScience and bluesign technologies have joined forces to advance a sustainable textile industry supply chain globally.

Getting the Most From Your Supply-Chain Talent

October 1, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The need to attract and retain the best possible supply-chain talent is more important than ever before. So why doesn't executive awareness of the problem lead to substantive action and investment? Ken Chadwick, principal research analyst with Gartner, explains.