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    Current reporting and analysis on the technology and trends manufacturers are using to get their products to market faster and cheaper on a global scale.

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    Companies & Executives

    3M Eyes $260 Million Annual Savings, Mostly via Supply Chain Efficiency

    Oct. 23, 2024
    CEO Bill Brown wants consolidation as part of the company’s “long journey” to becoming more efficient.
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    Supplier Relationships

    Circular Steel: What It Is, How It’s Made and Its Role in Reducing Emissions

    Oct. 2, 2024
    The steel industry is responsible for 7% to 9% of global C02 emissions. Much of it is Scope 3.
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    Labor / Employment Policy

    US Dockworkers Launch Strike After Labor Contract Expires

    Oct. 1, 2024
    "With the longshoremen’s strike now in effect, the disruption to our supply chain is both immediate and far-reaching," says Transportation Intermediaries Association President...
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    Supply Chain Technology

    Supply Chain Management Is Overdue for an Upgrade

    Sept. 12, 2024
    More variables and increased complexity require new kinds of attention and expertise.
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    Supply Chain

    Canada Rail Employees Ordered Back to Work

    Aug. 26, 2024
    The Teamsters union said it would comply with the ruling but that it would also file an appeal in federal court.

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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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    Procurement

    Successful Cost Optimization Strategies for Manufacturing and Industrial Organizations

    July 16, 2024
    How M&I organizations can use a B2B marketplace to take better control over indirect spend, streamline procurement processes, save money, and gain a competitive edge.
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    DOE Announces $1.7 Billion to Retrofit Historical Auto Facilities for EV Manufacturing

    July 12, 2024
    Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta says the awards are "tackling the existential threat of climate change by cutting pollution from ...
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    Leadership

    Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Boost Supply Chain Performance, Research Shows

    June 28, 2024
    Over half of supply chain workers who report ineffective IE&D practices at their company say they often feel burned out, according to the report.
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    Turning Peak Season Pain into Gain: 5 Strategies for Supplier Negotiations

    June 24, 2024
    Procurement teams that put the effort into better supplier relationships can reap the benefits all year long.