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Sustainability and the Supply Chain: Making the Connection

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The phrase “supply chain” became part of the everyday vernacular during the pandemic, as supply chain issues seemed to affect everyone's life—from toilet paper to automotive components.

Why NIST Is Putting Its CHIPS Into US Manufacturing

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Right after the pandemic hit, I bought a new vacuum cleaner. I wanted to step up my housecleaning skills since I knew I’d be home a lot more. I was able to buy mine right away, but friends who wanted new appliances weren’t so lucky.

Butter, Garage Doors, and SUVs: Why Shortages Remain Common

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Want a new car? You may have to wait as long as six months, depending on the model you order. Looking for a spicy condiment?

Will Reshoring Chip Production Help Fix the Supply Chain?

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Billions in federal spending to boost production of computer chips is an important step toward making the U.S. more competitive in the global marketplace. But it doesn’t guarantee that a manufacturing boom will follow, says Wharton expert Michael Cohen.

Making EVs Without China’s Supply Chain Is Hard, But Not Impossible

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Two recent electrifying moves have the potential to ignite electric vehicle demand in the United States.

When Your Lean Supply Chains Feel Out of Control, Focus on What You Can Control

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Many manufacturers that adopted lean principles by applying a “just-in-time” (JIT) mindset to inventory of materials and parts have been burned, sometimes badly, by cascading supply chain disruptions.

Small Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for Their Supply Chains

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The Covid-19 pandemic brought to light a stark reality about current supply chains. As Nissan Motor’s chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta points out, “The just-in-time model is designed for supply-chain efficiencies and economies of scale.

A New Method Boosts Wind Farms’ Energy Output Without New Equipment

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Virtually all wind turbines, which produce more than 5 percent of the world’s electricity, are controlled as if they were individual, freestanding units.

Replacing the ‘Take-Make-Waste’ Model With Sustainable Supply Chains

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In 1924, a cartel of light bulb manufacturers including General Electric and Philips agreed to artificially limit the lifespan of their products to about 1,000 hours—down from 2,500.

Food Expiration Dates Don’t Have Much Science Behind Them

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Florida’s outbreak of listeria has so far led to at least one death, 22 hospitalizations, and

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