Planning & Forecasting

Highlights

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Planning & Forecasting

Which Regions Are Most at Risk for Supply Chain Disruption?

Jan. 25, 2024
More manufacturers are reshoring as insurance against geopolitical strife.
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Planning & Forecasting

A Nearshoring Checklist: 4 Prerequisites for Success

Aug. 16, 2023
The decision to regionalize should take into consideration manufacturing footprint, established supply chain and other factors.
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Customer Relationships

Getting into a Hospital’s Purchasing Database Is Harder than You Think

Aug. 9, 2023
Follow-up on a customer’s inventory system can make or break a medical product launch.
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Truck Traffic
Logistics

Labor Strife, Insolvent Shippers: Dealing with Summer Supply Chain Snarls

June 30, 2023
One large carrier leaving the marketplace means many shippers will scramble for capacity.
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Procurement

Doing the Math to Unlock Intelligence from Supplier Quotes

June 6, 2023
With some well-placed equations and a little extra time, you can make better-informed decisions.

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Ebooks & Digital Editions

eBook: Reshoring Manufacturing: Progress & Challenges

Aug. 11, 2024
Experts in the water treatment, pharmaceutical, chemicals and manufacturing world look at how reshoring is changing the rules of the market.
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Shifting Supply Chain Winds Favor Regionalism, Restructuring

Feb. 21, 2023
Those who are willing to adapt will reap the benefits.
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Planning & Forecasting

Is Your ‘Best Value’ Country Sourcing Missing the Mark?

Feb. 8, 2023
Nine factors to consider in a total-cost-of-ownership analysis.
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Ebooks & Digital Editions

eBook: IndustryWeek's 2023 Manufacturing Outlook

Jan. 25, 2023
From currency to technology to supply chains to management, a look at what manufacturers should be considering in the new year.
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Supply Chain

Supply Chain Snags or Full Speed Ahead? What Logistics Looks Like in 2023

Jan. 10, 2023
Shipping expert Lauren Pittelli shares her advice to manufacturers for keeping those components coming in and finished goods moving.