In The News: September 9, 2013

Supply Chain Energy Initiatives ‘Putting Pressure’ on Suppliers
August, 30 Energy Manager Today
Companies are being forced to reduce their footprint through legislation, shareholder, and consumer pressure.  Learn how this impacting suppliers here…

Prop. 65 Talks Fail to Produce Toxic Chemical Reforms this Year
September 3, Sacramento Business Journal
Negotiations over California’s Proposition 65 revision have ended for this legislative session.  Read about the proposed changes, and why the talks have stalled…

Understanding the Real Impact of Social Media Monitoring on the Value Chain
September 4, IT Pro Portal
Social media has changed the way companies understand their customers.  Read how monitoring social media can actually be used to make critical adjustments to inventory allocation, order management and returns management…

DuPont announces Finalists for 2013 Safety and Sustainability Awards
September 3, AME Info
The DuPont Safety and Sustainability awards aim to recognize companies that excel in one of the following areas: Safety Performance Improvement, Innovative Approach to Safety, Visible Management Commitment, Sustainable Corporate Footprint, Cultural Evolution and Stakeholder Engagement. Read about some of the finalists here…

What Happens when you Mash up 3D Printing and Amazon’s same-day Delivery?
August 29, Washington Post
Companies are making adjustments to their supply chain to make delivery time of their products faster and faster.  Learn about the future of product delivery, and the technology behind it…

Blog: Critical Considerations in Medical Device Design & Development
September 3, EMS Now
The medical device industry could see revenues as high as $302 billion by 2017.  Read about safety considerations companies will have to consider as they continue to develop products to bring to market…

 

 

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