The supply chain has helped many companies to weather the recession because it enabled them to react better to either capacity shortage or inventory change, says Simon Ellis, practice director, global supply chain strategies, at IDC Manufacturing Insights. That was largely due to the use of information technology. While cost is always king, investment in the right IT is going to continue.
Galen Killam, director of business development with EcoLogic LLC, discusses the development of an additive that makes plastic biodegradable in landfills, providing an alternative to consumer products companies when recycling isn't feasible.
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the industrial manufacturing industry. Learn how industrial manufacturing 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.
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