The supply chain starts with raw materials and ends up with the finished products that get delivered to your store and in the hands of the consumer. Products make numerous stops along the supply chain ...

The end goal of any company is a satisfied customer. The process of locating, obtaining and transporting the inputs needed to do this is the core function of supply chain management. Specifically in ...

This story was originally published on Supply Chain Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Supply Chain Dive newsletter. J.M. Smucker Co. is dividing its supply chain ...

When it comes to driving continuous improvement at the plant level, lean has a long and well publicized history, thanks to its laser focus on eliminating waste from all aspects of the production ...

As companies make progress on their smart manufacturing initiatives, the competitive intensity of new products, services and ecosystems raises the stakes for all manufacturers. There is a need to ...

The genesis of a small molecule drug is often an international affair. The medication might begin its life at an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico, then stop ...