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A Gold Star for Working-Capital Improvement? Not So Fast.
On the surface, the nation’s biggest manufacturers would appear to be doing a great job improving the performance of working capital. But the achievement becomes less impressive when you learn how they’ve managed to do it.
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Transforming Procurement Into a Strategic Business Partner
Procurement departments worldwide are facing the imperative to transform from a trusted operator into a strategic contributor within businesses.
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A Gold Star for Working-Capital Improvement? Not So Fast.
On the surface, the nation’s biggest manufacturers would appear to be doing a great job improving the performance of working capital. But the achievement becomes less impressive when you learn how they’ve managed to do it.
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Heat-Proofing Cold Chains With Blockchain
Blockchain technology has emerged as a solution to building stronger, safer and more resilient cold supply chains.
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Learning From Corruption Risk in Oil and Gas
A glance at international headlines in the compliance field reveal the reality that oil and gas companies seem to find themselves embroiled in corruption investigations more often than other industries. Those new to the compliance world may wonder why this is the case.
Report on Forced Labor in Tech Supply Chains Finds Plenty of Room for Improvement
The world’s major global technology companies are making progress toward eliminating forced labor from their supply chains. But some of the biggest players are lagging in that effort.
Centralizing Equipment Rentals Saves Utility Company Millions
Partnering with the right provider brought UTILCO data it had never seen before, which enabled better forecasting, smart equipment purchases, and quantifiable vendor performance management.
Three Ways Wholesale Distributors Can Improve Planning
Shoppers’ expectations of convenience, choice, price and experience continue to change. Staying ahead of the trends is key to winning.
Why Online Retailers Need Better Inventory Management
Online sales are a must for just about every traditional retailer today. But they can also be a drag on profits.
For Smaller Online Sellers, Is Amazon Friend or Foe?
To a smaller merchant looking to sell its products over the internet, Amazon.com, with its massive network of warehouses and fulfillment resources, might seem like an irresistible partner. At what point, though, does Amazon become the competition?
Five Ways to Upgrade Your Business Planning Process With Advanced Analytics
Many of today’s supply chains will be unrecognizable by 2020.
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Why Technology Won’t Solve the Problem of Automotive Recalls
George Whittier doesn’t understand why traceability should be a problem for automotive manufacturers facing a recall.
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