Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

Manufacturing Grows in June, But Supply Chains Struggle, ISM Reports

July 5, 2018

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June, and the overall economy grew for the 110th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Tesla Says Model 3 Production Nearly Tripled Last Quarter, But It Still Disappointed

July 3, 2018

Los Angeles Times

Last month, Tesla Inc. cobbled together an additional production line in a tent on the grounds of its Fremont, Calif., factory to try to boost production of the company’s Model 3 electric sedans.

New Era at Amazon’s Whole Foods Grates on Some Suppliers, Employees

July 3, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Amazon.com Inc. has infused Whole Foods with its efficient, data-driven ethos in the year since it bought the natural grocer. But not all Whole Foods employees and suppliers are happy about that.

E-invoicing: Bring new efficiencies to your global operations

July 2, 2018

US Bank

General Motors Warns Trump: Tariffs Could Lead to 'Smaller GM' and Fewer Jobs

July 2, 2018

The Guardian

General Motors warned on Friday that expansive U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles being considered by the Trump administration could lead to “a smaller GM” and risks isolating U.S. businesses from the global market.

Jeff Bezos Just Did Trump a Big Favor on Drug Pricing

June 29, 2018

Bloomberg

Donald Trump has promised since his presidential campaign to drive down drug prices.

Saving Your Company After a Data Breach

June 29, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Other than press the panic button, what actions should your company take in the event of a data security breach?

The Pillars of Supply-Chain Innovation

June 28, 2018

Sean Elliott, Chief Technology Officer, HighJump

Kroger’s New Approach to Stocking Shelves Is Boosting Earnings

June 28, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Kroger Co. delivered stronger than expected earnings and sales, sending its stock up 9.7 percent as investors welcomed evidence that the grocer is growing even as it overhauls operations to compete with Amazon.com Inc. and discounters.

GE Bets Big on Future Demand for Natural Gas

June 28, 2018

Forbes

John Flannery’s breakup plan will trim General Electric down to three businesses, all of which are built around the manufacture and sale of equipment that shares the common theme of spinning around and making electricity.

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