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Apple report lists 156 of its component suppliers

Yielding to the worldwide trend of added supply chain visibility, new CEO Tim Cook greenlights the Supplier Responsibilty report, which named 97 percent of Apple's mysterious supply chain

Report: Apple boots Sharp from iPad 3 supply chain

After dumping Sharp from its iPad 3 supply chain, Apple reportedly goes with LG and Samsung to produce its high-def tablet displays

Component suppliers confirm Apple iPad 4 release date

Digitimes' supply chain sources claim Apple's iPad 4 will be released in October, following March's iPad 3 release

Apple to initially offer 32- and 37-inch iTV

Supply chain sources confirm to Digitimes that Apple is expected to offer 32- and 37-inch Sharp displays initially on the media-dubbed 'iTV'

Best of 2011: Thailand Flooding Breakdown

Supply Chain Digital looks at the automotive, electronics and retail supply chain constraints caused by the 2011 Thailand Floods

Factory explosion at Apple Taiwanese supplier Pegatron

Apple's supply chain took another hit in 2011, as a weekend explosion at a Pegatron subsidiary in Shanghai is the latest incident in a rash of Apple supplier problems

Supply chain sources confirm iPad 3 production dates

Holiday Apple shoppers, take heed! iPad 3 slated for production as early as January, supply chain sources confirm

Strong consumer demand strains retail supply chain

Increasing consumer demand on Black Friday and Cyber Monday has made an impact on the retail and electronics supply chain

Handle with Care: Holiday Season Supply Chain

ModusLink's Lorcan Sheehan gives us an exclusive look inside a crazy holiday season supply chain

Sharp reportedly earning share in Apple's supply chain

Apple has increased its supply chain dependency on electronics manufacturer Sharp, according to analyst firm Jefferies

Hasbro steps up green packaging practices

Facing pressure from Greenpeace, Hasbro says it will no longer use fibers harvested from rainforest destruction

GreenStream handles electronics recycling with ease

GreenStream's programs handle the electronics recycling process with care thanks to three certifications and a smart WMS

Thailand Flooding Supply Chain Breakdown

Supply Chain Digital looks at the automotive, electronics and retail supply chain constraints caused by the 2011 Thailand Floods

Thailand flooding impacts electronics supply chain

World's largest hard-drive disk manufacturer Western Digital halts Thailand production in response to flooding

Can Apple's supply chain handle iPhone 4S release?

Apple's iPhone 4S Smartphone has already sold out preorders in U.S. AT&T, Verizon and Sprint stores

Horizontal Collaboration combats Rising Energy Costs

BT Global Services' James deMin gives his take on why horizontal collaboration is a great supply chain strategy

Apple reportedly cuts fourth quarter iPad orders

Facing a weak European market, Apple reportedly takes supply chain management initiative and cuts Q4 iPad orders

UK procurement professionals ramp up for 2012 Olympics

The Transport for London is helping UK freight procurement professionals prepare for the London 2012 Games

The Long Haul: Midwest flooding's supply chain impact

The 2011 Mississippi River floods could affect supply chains in 2012, according to lawyer Jonathan Cohen

Nike to clean up supply chain by 2020

After being named in Greenpeace's "Dirty Laundry" report, Nike pledges to rid its supply chain of hazardous chemicals by 2020

Sony's supply chain hit hard by Japan disaster

First quarter losses for Sony top 15 billion yen as the electronics supply chain struggles to recover from March's earthquake

Japan auto supply chain recovering faster than expected

New study reveals Japan's auto operating rate is over 80 percent, buoyed by a resilient auto supply chain

Nike, Adidas called on to clean up supply chain

Greenpeace calls on Nike and Adidas to clean up their supply chains after "Dirty Laundry" report surfaces

The Long Haul: Google talks supply chain visibility

With a line of products that can make your supply chain simpler, Google is adding collaboration and visibility to the industry

Tech supply chain expects full recovery in September

Following the effects from the Japan disaster, report says tech supply chain will be fully recovered in early September

U.S. companies lead renewable energy procurement

Whole Foods, News Corp., TD Bank and Adobe help rank U.S. near the top in renewable energy procurement

Domino's Pizza rewards Ryder with supply chain award

Pizza delivery leader Domino's awards Ryder with Supply Partner Award

Mattel responds to sustainability concerns

Following Greenpeace deforestation scrutiny, toymaker Mattel announces sustainable sourcing commitment

In Transit: SMEs need ERP

James Flood of Exact examines why SMEs must match investment in new sites with investment in enterprise business systems

Handle with Care: Outsourcing

Why lowering the corporate tax rate in the United States can lower unemployment and halt an economic downturn

Reuters report suggests US manufacturers avoid China

Manufacturer Bob Chesebro would rather throw away his used machinery than sell it to China, according to Reuters

Acer predicts July will test tech supply chain

Acer's Jim Wong says July will prove to be a critical month for the global tech supply chain

Supply chain impact from Japan disaster measured

Japan's trade balance falls for the first time in months, as imports rise and exports decline

Foxconn factory explosion hurts tech supply chain

Foxconn's factory explosion is the latest setback for the reeling electronic supply chain; reports blame combustible dust

Car sales expected to return to normal in five years

Reeling from the global economic crises and the Japan supply chain disaster, carmakers expect to see a growing demand

GM fit to handle supply chain disaster

General Motors expected to surpass Toyota as the world's best-selling carmaker, thanks to its newfound supply chain agility

It's time to rethink the food supply chain

With foodborne illness statistics refusing to drop, it's time to add visibility to the global food supply chain

Supply Chain shortages catching up to Apple

China-based Foxconn's labor and part shortages could affect Apple's iPad and iPhone production

How China is causing worldwide inflation

China's increasing labor costs are driving up prices all over the world, affecting the global supply chain

Renesas to renew operations June 1

Renesas, worldwide leader in car microchips manufacturing, will restart production two weeks ahead of schedule

Showering named Supply Chain MOTY

GAC Dubai's Phil Showering was named Supply Chain Manager of the Year at the LOG.LEO Awards

Handle With Care: Sustainability in Handling

An ongoing shift to bring sustainable initiatives to warehousing, distribution and manufacturing

Lexus losing ground in US

Lexus has held the US lead in luxury auto sales for a decade, but supply chain issues have BMW, Mercedes out in front in 2011

Nokia to cut, outsource 7,000 jobs

Nokia will outsource 3,000 jobs to Accenture, cut 4,000 more

Japan supply chain affecting India car market

Toyota, Honda cut back India production, Suzuki ready to pick up the slack

Molycorp enters rare earth supply chain

U.S. based Molycorp looks to end China's stranglehold on global rare earth supply chain

Sony Ericsson net profit falls 48 percent

Japan disaster hurts Sony Ericsson, as first quarter net profit falls from �21 million to �11 million

The Best Trucking Movies Of All Time

Supply Chain Digital backs up its claim that "Black Dog" is the greatest truck driver movie ever.

How Freight Rail is Getting the US Economy Back On Track

The success of the freight rail industry supports job growth, which ultimately leads to economic recovery.

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