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June 27, 2001
Chemical R&D is Stirring Economic Growth
A new study shows that the industry is bringing about favorable scientific and economic reactions.
Chemical Engineering Paperwork Headaches?
Outsourcing the time consuming, yet must-have documentation may be the cure.
Fashioning the Best Protective Clothing Choice
Don't commit a chemical safety faux pas by outfitting your employees with the wrong duds.
Government & Industry Update
Legislation went into effect June 21st requiring information technology to be fully accessible to the disabled.
Sourcing Industrial Products Online?
Buyer Productivity: Build It and They Will Come
Recent research indicates that suppliers could be doing a lot more to attract, and keep, online buyers.
E-Procurement and Eastman: What Chemistry!
How a Tennessee-based chemical company learned to tango, not tangle, with e-procurement.
Making Cents of Online Payment Processing
The b-to-b e-marketplace continues to connect buyers and sellers, however, the vast majority of transactions are still settled offline.
June 15, 2001
Sizing Up Private Trading Networks
A one-size fits all approach to private supply chain connectivity may not be the answer. Tiered solutions based on company size seem the right way to go.
June 14, 2001
Sourcing Industrial Products Online?
Pneumatic Systems, No Place for Oil to Hide
Oil can spell doom for a pneumatic system, especially when it's in aerosol form.
Government & Industry Update
A recent report shows government e-procurement crawling at a snail's pace, the EPA proposes a regional haze rule, and President Bush seeks renewal of normal trade relations with China.
Slaying the Tolerance Dragon
Engineers -- don't let the beast spoil your final product. Make sure you're one step ahead of him throughout the manufacturing process.
Look Out NAFTA: Here Comes the FTAA
The Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) hovers on the horizon and is projected to triple U.S. exports to Central and South America.
Vive Nucleaire la France!
As the U.S. struggles to keep up with soaring energy demands, it might want to take a few pointers from France, the world's most nuclear driven society.
June 1, 2001
Featured Industry Tradeshows/Seminars/Events
Automatic Guided Vehicles Ready to Cruise
With expanded capabilities and higher levels of reliability, automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) are gearing up to become a standard means of material handling across industry. Are companies ready to buy them?
Remote Control: Material Handling at a Distance
With advances in digital technology, remote controls for material handling equipment are available at a lower cost than ever before. This is an especially attractive option for operating machines that, by their nature, present a certain degree of hazard.
All Pallets Are Not Created Equal
As the most commonly used component for material handling, wooden pallets are also the one least thought about. But, some pallets are better suited to particular jobs than others.
Web-Enabled Barcoding Solutions for Smaller Suppliers
Keeping abreast of the changes demanded by large corporate customers is a regular problem faced by smaller suppliers. This is especially true with barcode labeling applications where technology is constantly evolving.
Government & Industry Update
Officials debating provisions of the coming Internet Tax Moratorium are finding that an agreement on state-to-state uniformity is elusive. On the energy front, the Bush administration's push for investment in nuclear plants is likely to invite both cheers and jeers.
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Manufacturing Flexibility Expands With E-Biz Technology
A recent survey indicates that the greatest obstacle to manufacturing flexibility is poor communication between both internal departments and outside suppliers. The survey also suggests e-biz technology implementation just may do the trick.
Wireless Technology: Coming to a Plant Floor Near You
Industry-wide adoption of wireless technology on the plant floor is still in its infancy, but companies such as Boeing are quickly realizing its many efficiencies.
UPS: Delivering More Than Packages
United Parcel Service is redefining its business by focusing on every stage of B2B commerce, from inventory management to supply chain visibility and payment processing.
