Supply Chain

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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AI in the Supply Chain

Oct. 27, 2023
Using AI to Improve Your Sales & Operation Planning
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Make Supply Chain Resiliency the Cornerstone of Your Risk Preparation Program

Sept. 19, 2023
Keep your company one step ahead by optimizing your supply chain to mitigate unexpected challenges or disasters.
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Traffic Jammed, Strikes Authorized, Lawsuit Settled: IW's Weekly Reads

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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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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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