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Industry Insights

Capacitor Shortages Continue Through 2019

By Dawn Allcot Those who were hoping multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) shortages would resolve in the new year and supply would catch up

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News

15 Hot Emerging Tech Jobs in 2019

It can be argued that there’s a talent shortage in the supply chain industry. But where are all of our workers going? Into

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Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Risk Trump, Tariffs and Trade

Under the Trump administration, tariffs and trade wars are highlighting a more protectionist trade philosophy, geographical supply risks and wide-spread political risks. Mitigating

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Supply Chain Management

Harnessing Big Data Delivers Greater Supply Chain Value

By Carolyn Mathas Historically, supply chain pros maintained top goals surrounding efficiency and cost cutting. Today, it is increasingly understood that, while cost

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Supply Chain Management

5 Steps to Prepare the Supply Chain for Natural Disasters

By Poornima Apte Even before Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017, supplies of IV fluid bags in the United States were

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Sourcing Strategies

What is a Request For Quotation (RFQ)? [Checklist]

An RFQ, or Request for Quotation, is the process of asking for the price of exactly what you’re looking for. In other words,

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Sustainability

How Millennials’ Views On Sustainability Are Shaping The Supply Chain

By: Beatriz Alegría According to Nielsen, 2018 was the year of the green consumer. The supply chain of the future will create a

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Supply Chain Management

7 Types of Transport Documents Used in Global Supply Chain Management

There are numerous documents involved in International Trade: commercial documents, financial documents, insurance documents, and more. Here let’s look at some of the

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Sourcing Strategies

What is a Purchase Order? [FREE Template]

A purchase order (PO) is the official confirmation of an order. This document is sent from a purchaser to a vendor in order

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Sourcing Strategies

8 Types of Inventory Defined

Inventory can be defined as the array of finished goods or goods used in production. These goods are either stored in-house or in

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