Supply Chain
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Apple Pledges To Limit Hours At China Factories
March 30, 2012 9:42 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | Comments
However, it could force other global corporations to hike pay for Chinese workers who produce the world's consumer electronics, toys and other goods.
Damaged Resin Plant Will Be Down At Least 6 Months
April 27, 2012 9:52 am | News | CommentsThe owner of a German factory that makes a key resin used in auto parts said Thursday that the plant will be out of commission until at least October.
Four Auto Parts Makers Downplay Key Ingredient Shortage
April 25, 2012 9:47 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsThe resin is used in hundreds of parts, but a shortage due to a factory explosion shouldn't affect operations.
U.S. Orders For Long-Lasting Goods Plunge In March
April 25, 2012 9:38 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsThey fell by the largest amount in three years last month, mostly because demand for commercial aircraft plummeted.
The Benefits Of Sales And Operations Planning With Integrated Part Demand Calculation
April 23, 2012 2:30 pm | by flexis | Articles | CommentsSales and operation planning - when properly leveraging the following concepts and methods - can help companies optimize production costs and plan their demand right down to the part levels from multiple supplier tiers.
The War On Counterfeiting
April 20, 2012 3:23 pm | by Greg Miller, Vice President and General Manager of Authentication Solutions, JDSU | Articles | CommentsTechnology has enabled the counterfeiter to become more successful, but technology can also empower brand owners, manufacturers, and consumers alike to protect themselves.
Whirlpool Loses Appliance 'Dumping' Case
April 18, 2012 9:44 am | News | CommentsThe U.S. International Trade Commission found Tuesday that Whirlpool and other U.S. appliance makers were not harmed by competitors importing bottom-mount refrigerators.
Supreme Court Steps Into Imports Copyright Case
April 17, 2012 9:36 am | by Mark Sherman, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe issue at the Supreme Court is whether U.S. copyright protection applies to items that are made abroad, purchased abroad and then resold in the U.S. without the permission of the manufacturer.
Tornado Damage Stalls Wichita Aircraft Industry
April 17, 2012 9:25 am | by Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | News | CommentsTornado damage in Kansas' aircraft manufacturing hub could have a ripple effect on the industry.
Rise In U.S. Exports Brightens Outlook For Economy
April 16, 2012 10:29 am | by Martin Crutsinger and Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writers | News | CommentsAmerican businesses sold a record number of goods and services in Europe, China and other foreign markets in February.
ISM Report: Manufacturing On The Rise Again
April 5, 2012 11:03 am | by Mike Schmidt, Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business Technology | Articles | CommentsEconomic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the 32nd consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 34th straight month.
Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility
April 4, 2012 5:09 pm | by E2open | Products | CommentsIt provides cross-network, real-time visibility into forecasts, orders, inventory, and logistics across multiple tiers of a trading network.
Report: Foxconn Violates Labor Laws
April 4, 2012 2:46 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsFair Labor Association CEO Auret Van Heerden says that Foxconn exceeded China's regulations for excessive overtime.
Supporting Supply Chain Initiatives With A SaaS Solution
April 3, 2012 4:47 pm | by E2open | Articles | CommentsManaging communications with a global supply chain of thousands of suppliers, logistics companies, and customers around the world is no small feat. As a result, one company turned to a SaaS solution.
U.S. Orders For Long-Lasting Goods Rise 2.2 %
March 28, 2012 10:22 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsGreater demand for machinery, computers, autos and aircraft drove much of the increase.
Connect Buyers, Suppliers, And Financial Partners
March 19, 2012 3:42 pm | by Kyriba | Products | CommentsFully integrated with Kyriba’s Treasury Management System, the Supply Chain Finance solution is a scalable, multi-bank portal that connects buyers, suppliers and financial partners on a single platform to facilitate the early payment of invoices to suppliers.
Rebuilding The Global Supply Chain
March 13, 2012 1:55 pm | by CNN | Videos | CommentsJapanese factories that supply industries around the world were devastated after the earthquake, exposing a fundamental weakness in the global supply chain.
U.S. Brings New Trade Case Against China
March 13, 2012 9:25 am | by Julie Pace, Associated Press | News | CommentsSenior Obama administration officials say the U.S. will ask the World Trade Organization to facilitate talks with China over its curtailment of exports of rare earth minerals.
Intelligrated and SDI Group USA Launch Material Handling Systems Business Operations In Brazil
March 12, 2012 4:27 pm | News | CommentsThe two companies are combining their sales, engineering, project management, customer service and spare parts support capabilities under one Brazilian company to provide in-country material handling system solutions.
Apple's Market Clout Likely To Draw More Scrutiny
March 12, 2012 9:30 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsApple is expected to face antitrust regulators who want to curb its massive power and its ability to dominate the rapidly evolving markets it created with the iPhone and iPad.
iPad Dominates Due To Apple's Supply Deals
March 9, 2012 9:33 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsThe advantageous deals the company cuts with components manufacturers has helped the tech giant dominate its competition.
NJ Officials Charge 29 In Counterfeit Goods Ring
March 5, 2012 9:30 am | News | CommentsFederal officials in New Jersey have announced charges against 29 people in what they say is a massive international counterfeit goods operation.
Will Manufacturing's Future Be Open?
February 28, 2012 2:15 pm | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | Blogs | CommentsEven though open innovation is still in its infancy compared to many other business philosophies, it seems to have a great deal of potential, particularly in the way it connects disparate technologies for better solutions.
Proview Amends Suit To Regain iPad Name
February 28, 2012 10:34 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsIt also is seeking compensation, a share of Apple's profits and an order for Apple to stop using the trademarks.
Growth And Value In A Volatile World (Part 1)
February 23, 2012 1:51 pm | Articles | CommentsTo understand how businesses are preparing for growth in their priority markets, PwC surveyed 1,258 CEOs based in 60 different countries and talked to a further 38 CEOs face-to-face for its15th Annual Global CEO Survey.
Making Box-Packing Interesting Through Technology
February 22, 2012 12:57 pm | by TED | Videos | CommentsWe make millions of online purchases daily, but who (or what) actually puts our items into packages?
