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Manufacturing Sustainable Growth
on January 25, 2017 | posted by Tamara Wamsley
within Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Development, Sustainability
Manufacturing Sustainable Growth
Sustainability is often defined as the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. In manufacturing, sustainability typically focuses on finding the best way to produce products […]
Why Every Manufacturer Should Care About Conflict Minerals
on July 27, 2016 | posted by Tamara Wamsley
within Supply Chain Development
Conflict Minerals
The tragic stories of human rights violations and corruption throughout the Congo region of Africa are gut-wrenching. The term “conflict mineral” refers to the mineral ores that are in high demand such as tantalum, tungsten, tin, and gold; commonly called […]
Buy Local
on June 29, 2016 | posted by Tamara Wamsley
within Supply Chain Development, Workforce Development
Buy Local
Working together to support local manufacturing
Imagine a community where manufacturers could help educators to understand what is needed in the workforce and the schools worked to align their curriculum to meet the needs of the local companies.
Imagine a community […]
3 Ways to Ensure Quality Products
on March 31, 2016 | posted by FASTLANE
within Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Development
Written by: Christopher Marcum
Like all manufacturers, you face a common battle in the quest to succeed—the battle to ensure that what you produce, both to and through delivery, is of the highest possible quality. This means confirming not only the […]
Supply Chain: 4 Things You Can Do to Be More Competitive
on August 27, 2015 | posted by FASTLANE
within Supply Chain Development
Written by: Jessica Orr with content from MEP Supply Chain Optimization
No matter where you fit in the supply chain there are four things you can do to improve your supply chain competitiveness:
1) Define a Supply Chain Strategy
Establishing a consistent strategy is […]