Introduction In the first three months of 2019, U.S. manufacturers have already recalled more products than they did in all of 2018, according to an analysis by consulting firm Kearney. The uptick comes after more than a decade of gradual declines. U.S. manufacturers are on pace to recall more products than they have since 2018,...
Introduction Procurement is a critical aspect of supply chain management. It helps organizations acquire the right products, at the right prices and in the right quantities. It’s also one of the most important cost-saving levers available to businesses today. Yet it’s not always as effective as it could be. In fact, many companies are still...
Introduction Supply chain management is one of the most critical aspects of any business. As a supply partner, it’s important to consider how you can help your clients reduce costs and simplify their supply chain. Here are five ways you can be an extension of their organization: Make sure your supply partner provides around-the-clock access....
Introduction Flu season is here, and you know what that means: employees will be staying home sick with the flu or some other virus for days on end. The question is: how do you keep your office running smoothly when so many people are out? The answer is simple: by taking precautions to keep everyone...
Introduction As a buyer, you probably already know what a punchout site is. The term refers to an electronic store that allows you to create a shopping cart of items through your supplier’s site and have them approved through your procurement platform. Once approved, the order is automatically fed back into the system of record...
Introduction If you work in an office, chances are good that you spend a lot of time sitting down. To be fair, we all spend a lot of time sitting down — but when it’s your job to sit at the same desk day after day, it doesn’t take long for comfort issues to develop....
Introduction If you’re looking for the best nitrile gloves, then you need to know that there is more than one way to check their quality. In fact, there are two main tests that can give you an idea of how thick and durable they are. But don’t worry! These tests are simple and easy to...
Introduction You may have heard about the benefits of standardizing your purchases, but maybe you aren’t sure how it will help your business. Let me explain how having a standardized purchasing process can make your life easier and more profitable! You’ll save time Standardization reduces the time it takes to do things because you only...
Highbar Trading Co., Memphis, Tennessee, started when cousins Todd and Justin Miller began to work on a business plan in 2016. “The hardest part was just making that initial step,” said Todd. The dealership came into existence in early 2017, but the two mark its true beginning in March of that year, when the first sales took place. Soon after that...
May 28, 2019 Personal and consultative service drive success for startup MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 28, 2019 – Two years ago Justin Miller, Todd Miller, Ben Miller, and Mark Light started a journey to serve customers, whom they look at as business partners, by providing fast, efficient, and cost-saving operational commodities. That dream was Highbar Trading Co....
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