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Tariff Implications for Industrial Manufacturers

BlueYonder

On the positive side, companies such as a small manufacturer of advanced plastic components used across various sectors, such as medical, industrial, automotive and consumer products has experienced increased interest from clients eager to purchase American-made goods. Where do industrial companies focus to prepare for tariffs?

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Procurement Analysis: a Game Changer for Purchasing Strategically

Precoro

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. How often do purchases happen?

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These Top Manufacturing Technology Trends will Fuel a Focus on Customer Experience in 2018

GlobalTranz

Going back to the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT), the use of Internet-connected technology increases risk in manufacturing. billion in 2018 alone, reports Michael Kotelec of Manufacturing.net , and this will bring a strong, robust boost to efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. However, the risk is well worth it.

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How Inventory Management Rescues Supply Chains From Inflation

Clear Spider

As prices continued to rise, purchasing power plummeted. This has forced many manufacturers to reevaluate their sourcing and pricing strategies. Currency Fluctuations: As inflation varies by region, currency fluctuations further complicate international trade. Start Building an Inflation-Proof Supply Chain!

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How Effective Fixed Asset Management Contributes to Profitability

QAD

Honestly, fixed asset management and the related accounting is a rather dry subject – unless you are a CEO, CFO, COO, VP of Finance, VP of Manufacturing or Fixed Asset Manager at a manufacturing company. Or the fixed asset solution may come from a different vendor than ERP and/or enterprise asset management solution.

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The Messy Reality of Cross-Border E-commerce (Thoughts on UPS Acquiring i-parcel)

Talking Logistics

While omnichannel retailing is in the spotlight these days, lurking in the shadows is another big challenge and opportunity many retailers (and manufacturers looking to sell direct to consumers) have been struggling with for years: cross-border e-commerce. The combined software and transportation solutions allow merchants in the U.S.

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Will Arrogance Stunt your Growth?

Supply Chain Shaman

” Or run the statement by any software provider, and they will share that their solutions delivered these “best practices.” Note that the ratios are better than absolute numbers because it helps in the comparison of large and small companies and performance across currencies.) However, I could not find it.