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Breakfast Cereal Prices to Increase Due to Climate Change

May 29, 2014

The price of popular breakfast cereals is set to soar over the next 15 years as a result of climate change, argues a new report from Oxfam International.

Managing Change in the Healthcare Supply Chain

May 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

ROI was founded 15 years ago to help Mercy Health Systems reduce overall supply chain expenses and improve patient care. Greg Goddard, project director for supply chain operations, discusses ROI's business model and how changes in U.S. healthcare are impacting the supply chain.

Climate Change and the Impact on Supply Chains

May 29, 2014

E&T

As extreme weather impacts global supply chains, industries must keep resources moving. Be it the flow of goods, electricity, communications or oil and gas, today's governments, global manufacturers, aid relief organizations and insurance firms are worried sick over supply chain disruptions. And it's easy to see why.

Once Again, Apple Heads Gartner's List of Top 25 Supply Chains

May 29, 2014

Gartner

Gartner Inc. has released the findings from its 10th annual Supply Chain Top 25, and for the seventh year in a row Apple has topped the list. McDonald's took second place, and Amazon came in third.

DAT's Carrier-Onboarding Tool Integrates With Aljex Software

May 28, 2014

Aljex Software

DAT Solution's carrier-onboarding application, DAT Onboarding, has been integrated with Aljex Software, a vendor of operations software for brokers, carriers and third-party logistics providers.

AA Cargo Adds Seasonal Widebody Capacity in Europe Service

May 28, 2014

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has beefed up its Europe service to accommodate seasonal requirements.

Are Retailers Ready for the Recovery?

May 28, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Rich Thompson, managing director with Jones Lang LaSalle, wonders whether retailers are prepared to satisfy the growth in demand that comes with a recovering economy and rising freight rates.

Sustainability at H&M: Long Road Traveled, Long Road Ahead

May 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

If you're still not convinced that sustainability can be a big marketing tool for global brands, then take a glance at the latest "Conscious Actions" report from Hennes & Mauritz AB - known to clothing shoppers around the world as H&M.

SupplyPro Unveils New Inventory-Management Tool

May 27, 2014

SupplyPro Inc.

SupplyPro Inc. has introduced SupplyScale, a weight-based inventory-management tool that can be integrated into a new or existing SupplyPro system.

Swisslog Healthcare Launches Nexus System-Control App

May 27, 2014

Swisslog Healthcare Solutions

Swisslog Healthcare Solutions, a provider of systems for hospital automation, has launched the Nexus System Control Software for TransLogic Pneumatic Tube Systems (PTS).