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Procurement teams have a growing responsibility within organisations. Cost and quality will always play a huge part across the function (for both direct and indirect categories) but creating value and…

Quality management can be a make-or-break point for a manufacturing or distribution business. It can be the difference between putting out great products that satisfy your customers and producing unsatisfactory…

Plastics are woven into the fabric of our lives. We use them everywhere from our kitchens to hospitals. However, you may be surprised to learn that not all plastics are…

In 2011, the UN Human Rights Council developed the first international corporate guidelines for respecting human rights. These guidelines state governments enact laws to prevent employers from taking advantage of…

DiCentral, a global provider of supply chain management solutions and B2B integration, recently partnered with the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh University to survey over 180 retail and…

Many supply chain operators and distributors have now realized the true value in sustainable, green initiatives. Improving sustainability is good for the environment and helps mitigate harmful effects, but it…

Every industry experiences change because of rapidly evolving technology. Material handling is one business that will see some of its core tenets drastically changed, whether it happens for better or…

As the fourth industrial revolution, known by some as Industry 4.0, continues to transform the supply chain, companies must aim to increase productivity and improve estate utilization by integrating robotics…

Efficient transport of goods to factories and customers forms the backbone of the global economy. But as supply chains become increasingly international and shoppers demand faster deliveries, moving products across…

Freight and logistics companies can benefit from digital technologies just like any other. In the digital age, where customers expect maximum transparency and lightning-quick turnarounds, technology provides the means to…