Food & Beverage

Execs of Mid-sized U.S. Manufacturers Have 'Strong Confidence' in Economy for Near Term

October 10, 2014

Despite concerns about rising costs and a lack of qualified workers, purchasing and manufacturing executives at mid-sized U.S. industrial manufacturing companies remain optimistic about revenues and employment for the balance of 2014 and going forward.

Inbound Routing Guide Compliance

October 9, 2014

UltraShipTMS

Pilot for Certification for Carbon Reduction in Supply Chain to Be Launched

October 9, 2014

Carbon Trust

The Carbon Trust, which promotes a sustainable, low-carbon environment, is developing a certification for organisations taking effective action on carbon emissions across their supply chains. The Trust is looking to work with a number of organisations across different sectors in an initial pilot phase running through to early 2015.

Who Is Economic Recovery Good for - People or Robots?

October 8, 2014

Business Week

If there's one story that's been beaten to death by the media in search of feel-good news from what’s been a pretty tepid economic recovery, it's that of the supposed manufacturing renaissance in the U.S.

Extending Control and Transparency into Supply Chains - How Cloud Technology Can Help With Supplier Quality

October 6, 2014

Sparta Systems

Prepare to Be Exposed if You Only Pretend to Have Good Sustainability Credentials

October 6, 2014

Supply Management

"Don't 'greenwash' because you will be caught out," is the message from IKEA UK's environment and sustainable development manager Charlie Browne.

Retail Said to Be Industry Most Plagued by Data Breaches, Followed by Food & Beverage

October 6, 2014

FierceRetailIT

After the massive data breaches that have plagued retailers from Target to Home Depot in recent years, a new study shows that retail is the most compromised industry in terms of data security.

World's 'Largest' Aluminum Recycling Facility Opens in Germany

October 3, 2014

Novelis

Novelis, a leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has opened what it calls the world’s largest aluminum recycling center. Located adjacent to the company’s rolling mill in Nachterstedt, Germany, the $258m (€200m) recycling center will process up to 400,000 metric tons of aluminum scrap annually, turning it back into high-value aluminum ingots to feed the company’s European manufacturing network.

Enhanced International Parcel Delivery, Return Service Solution Targets Online Retailers

October 2, 2014

Newgistics

Newgistics, which provides end-to-end e-commerce solutions for retailers and brands, announced the international expansion of its parcel delivery and return services. This new offering helps to reduce the costs of cross-border delivery and make it easier for U.S. retailers to access and begin selling into the largest markets overseas, including the U.K., Europe, Asia, Australia, Russia, China and South America.

A Limited View of Value of Supply Chain Finance Can Cost You a Bundle

October 2, 2014

ChainLink Research

In most companies, supply chain finance is seen as a narrow and limited tool rather than a strategic enabler of success. As a result, a lot of unrealized value is left on the table. Whether you are in finance, supply chain, or procurement, supply chain finance has the potential to help you provide more strategic value.

Food & Beverage

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the food and beverage industries. Learn how food and beverage companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.