Safety Firm Bolsters Standards after 787 Battery Crisis
June 12, Reuters
Lithium ion batteries have had several high profile failures recently. One well known testing laboratory is changing their testing procedures to test these batteries more extensively…
Comprehensive Recall Protection, Inside And Out
June 7, Manufacturing.net
Product recalls can be one of the unfortunate costs of doing business. Read one recall insurance executive’s take on some common sources of a recall and how you can reduce your risk…
A Revolution in the Making
June 10, Wall Street Journal
Manufacturing is undergoing a major change. Technology is shifting the focus from the supply chain to nimble, lean manufacturing practices accessible to large and small businesses alike…
Service as a Product Changing the Supply Chain
June 11, MH&L
A recent report by Oxford Economics highlights new services that manufacturing companies are offering to differentiate themselves from their competitors. See some highlights from the report and how smart products can give you an edge…
Developing a Collaborative Supply Chain Strategy
June 10, Information Week
Your customers have high expectations of your products. Read a perspective on how an integrated, collaborative supply chain will help you meet those expectations…
SAC Launches New Sustainability Tools for Apparel Sector
June 13, Fibre to Fashion
When consumers make choices about products, transparency can often be a consideration. Read about a new tool developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition that will gather and distribute data on sustainable practices to offer greater transparency to consumers…
Study Links Food-Packaging Chemical and Obesity in Girls
June 12, USA Today
BPA is a controversial chemical found in a variety of products including food packaging. Learn about a new link between the chemical and obesity…
