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Tobacco Farmers Are Getting Closer to Cannabis Switch

December 11, 2018

The maker of Marlboro cigarettes made a $1.8bn investment in global cannabis company Cronos Group amid pressure to find new growth avenues.

Here's Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Expedite Process

December 11, 2018

Gurram Gopal, SCB Contributor and Beatriz San Miguel

The expediting of raw materials, parts, systems and subsystems in inbound logistics is a common but necessary evil for many companies.

China's New Drug-Buying Program Is Causing Pain in Procurement

December 10, 2018

Bloomberg

China is changing the way it procures drugs in its major cities. The result: Prices are set to tumble.

China's Growing Thirst for Premium Beer Is Great for Canadian Barley

December 7, 2018

Bloomberg

China is the world’s largest beer market, and consumers are increasingly shifting to premium and foreign brews from mass-market brands amid rising incomes.

Podcast | What’s Worrying Compliance and Procurement Professionals Today?

December 7, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Few jobs in a global business are as tough as compliance and procurement. So it’s no surprise that those individuals have some concerns.

Q&A | How P&G Responds to Changing Customer Preferences

December 5, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The consumer-products giant has an innovative strategy for adjusting to ever-shifting consumer preferences.

Lithium and Cobalt Costs Are Hindering Battery-Powered Car Sales

December 4, 2018

Bloomberg

High prices for lithium and cobalt will hinder sales growth in battery-powered vehicles the next few years, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.

How a Fighter Pilot’s Experience Can Help Boost Supply-Chain Cybersecurity

December 3, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Who knew that a battle strategy devised for fighter pilots could be repurposed to protect supply chains from cyber threats and other security risks?

China Blood Boom Spurs Buying Binge by Top Global Producers

November 28, 2018

Bloomberg

A surging demand for blood products is drawing the world’s largest suppliers in China, where supplies are limited by strict rules governing blood donation.