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Consumers Demand Supply Chain Accountability Down to the Last Straw

Material Handling and Logistics

“Poor supply chain practices are a business risk, not just a sustainability one, and companies need to understand the business case for doing the right thing,” says Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow, a group that promotes environmental and social sustainability through shareholder advocacy, coalition building and original legal strategies.

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MFG Day: Improving the Public Perception of Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

Supported by a group of industry sponsors and co-producers, MFG DAY is designed to amplify the voice of individual manufacturers and coordinate a collective chorus of manufacturers with common concerns and challenges. " . Since its beginning in 2012, Manufacturing Day has achieved thousands of manufacturing plant tours across the U.S

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The Evolution of Retail and Customer Expectations

Talking Logistics

Crafting an integrated supply chain strategy that helps retailers deliver on their promise and keep prices competitive is at the heart of this challenge. In 2012, they were willing to wait 5.5 Two-day shipping standards are likely contributing to online shoppers’ impatience with delivery times. days on average.

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It’s Manufacturing Week! – A Look At American Manufacturing and Ingenuity for MFG Day

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: In honor of Mfg Day 2016, we feature two of our friends from The Rodon Group and Manufacturing Stories in a celebration of what already makes America great. At The Rodon Group , we have put a great deal of effort into getting the word out about STEM education and the long-term careers this industry provides. .

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[INFOGRAPHIC, REPORT, & INTERACTIVE MAP] The US Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America

GlobalTranz

percent more than similar workers in the rest of the economy in 2012–2013. US Manufacturing plays a particularly important role in supporting jobs in a core group of states in the upper Midwest (East North Central and selected West North Central) and South (East South Central) states. percent) in 2012–2013. It employed 12.0

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Supply Chain Strategy. A properly designed supply chain strategy is an enabler for achieving commercial goals and consequently, corporate success.

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Supply Chain Management:Instance Consolidation Strategy

Infosys Supply Chain Management

« Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry | Main | Knitting Agile with Asset Maintenance - a perspective on Agile Asset Maintenance » Instance Consolidation Strategy. These factors can be grouped under three categories - Benefits, Risks and Standard Parameters. Instance Consolidation Strategy. October 2012.