And download the new BravoSolution sponsored Sourcing Innovation WhitePaper on Taking the First Step on Your Next Supply Management Journey [registration required] today if you haven't already. The acronyms and acclamations are still flying fast and furious in the Supply Management space and phrases like VFS, Hi-Def Sourcing, Next Level Supply ... (Read More)
Stanley Furniture is an oddity in an industry moving production abroad: it shifted its baby crib manufacturing back to the U.S. from China, capitalizing on Americans' willingness to pay more for perceived safety. (Read More)
Manufacturers are returning some production to the U.S. from abroad. But the experience of Whirlpool and scores of other companies shows the moves aren't creating a huge number of jobs. (Read More)
Supply Chain Matters has often pointed out increasing occurrences where the impacts of supply chain strategy and initiatives contribute to either positive or not-so-positive financial media news stories influencing a company’s value to shareholders. The significance of efforts to simplify a supply chain supporting unusually large assortment of ... (Read More)
(Reuters) - Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp struck a deal to buy electrical equipment maker Cooper Industries for $11.8 billion in cash and stock, paying a 29 percent premium to broaden its services to the electrical industry. Eaton, announcing the deal on Monday, also said it would reincorporate in Ireland, where Cooper is based. ... (Read More)
Today's guest post is from Ayush Sharma, a Strategic Sourcing Consultant with Trade Extensions in the Americas. His particular speciality is the application of optimization to Retail Sourcing, Dedicated Transportation, 3PL Logistics Sourcing, and Direct and Indirect Materials Sourcing. Ayush has a Masters degree in Supply Chain Management from ... (Read More)
Thailand's economy expanded in the first quarter, boosted by a rebound in domestic consumption, investment and manufacturing following devastating floods across large swaths of the country during the final quarter of last year. (Read More)
The concept of lean software traces its origins to lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System. Building software is much different than building a car, but lessons about reducing waste and achieving continuous improvement apply nonetheless. (Read More)
Chinese antitrust authorities required Google to keep its Android mobile-device software available to manufacturers as part of its approval of the Internet search company's purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings. (Read More)
(Reuters) - Solar stocks slumped to fresh lows on Friday as investors continued to punish Chinese solar companies a day after the United States said it would impose new duties on imports from the world's leading solar manufacturer. Suntech Power Holdings was down 4.2 percent, Trina Solar Ltd slid 5 percent and Yingli Green Energy dropped 7.5 ... (Read More)
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