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Intelligent manufacturing survey reveals integrated planning, execution is key

In an effort to address future shopping behaviors and consumer tastes, 51% of manufacturers say they are focused on enabling internal and external collaboration across the supply chain.
April 11, 2018
Responding to the “Amazon effect” and today’s consumer demands, manufacturers are re-prioritizing and focusing their technology investments on inventory optimization solutions (43%) and integrated planning and execution technologies (41%), according to findings from the 2018 Intelligent Manufacturing Survey conducted by JDA Software, Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Report unveils uptick in M&As for Q1 2018

2018 marked the fourth highest Q1 since 2009, highlighting consumer’s positive stance for deal-making.
April 11, 2018
Mergermarket, a New York-based division of Acuris, released its Global M&A roundup report for the consumer sector for the first quarter (Q1) of 2018.
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JBS USA commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water, electricity, natural gas

In 2017, JBS USA reduced the intensity of its water use by 6.2%, natural gas by 6.3%, electricity by 5.2% and greenhouse gas emissions by 7.6%, compared to 2016.
April 11, 2018
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., released its 2017 Sustainability Report, which details JBS USA’s environmental, social and economic achievements in 2017, and 2020 Sustainability Targets, which establish a clear path for future sustainable progress.
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Perdue invests $42M in cook plant expansion

Perdue Farms will install a third cooking line to occupy 30,000 square feet at the facility.
April 11, 2018
Perdue Farms, Salisbury, Md., invested $42 million to expand its cooking operation in Perry, Ga.
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TMW integrates fleet maintenance parts ordering module with Navistar’s parts information system

Through the integration, Navistar customers with TMW’s TMT Fleet Maintenance software can send electronic purchase orders directly to Navistar instead of using email, fax, phone or other traditional methods to order parts.
April 10, 2018
TMW, Cleveland, Ohio, announced the integration of its TMT Fleet Maintenance Purchase Order module with the OnCommand Connection/Part Information System from Navistar International, Lisle, Ill.
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JBS USA invests in innovation center at Colorado State University

The state-of-the-art facility will enrich CSU’s teaching and research in meat sciences, as well as offer a space for industry collaboration through continuing education and training, equipment development and testing.
April 10, 2018
JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., invested $12.5 million in building the JBS Global Food Innovation Center in Honor of Gary & Kay Smith at the Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, Colo.
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