APICS Supply Chain Council

Research report: Is your supply chain ethical?

Friday, November 16, 2018 · SCMR Staff New research from APICS, Loyola – Chicago, Peerless Research Group and SCMR examined the role of ethics in supply chain management.

In this issue of SCMR: The ethical supply chain

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 · Judd Aschendbrand, Jennifer Proctor and Bob Trebilcock New research from APICS, Supply Chain Management Review and Loyola University Chicago finds that operating a responsible supply chain is an increasing priority. But gaps remain between practice and the goal.

So, you want a strategic supply chain?

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 · Steven A. Melnyk, Colin Seftel and Nick Little Industry leaders view their supply chains as a strategic weapon. Is your organization ready to make the leap? Answer these seven key questions to discover the answer.

How They Did it: The C&S college connection

Sunday, July 15, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock The stakes are high: Across the country, small academic institutions are going out of business or merging with other schools to keep afloat while corporations like GE are abandoning their out-of-the-way locations and moving to urban areas where tomorrow's talent wants to…

Supply Chain Management Certifications offered by Professional Organizations & Universities

Friday, July 13, 2018 · SCMR Staff The editors at SCMR have compiled a list of the most predominant Supply Chain Professional Associations of 2018

Making the Case for Custom Executive Education

Friday, July 13, 2018 · Bridget McCrea Under pressure to perform at unprecedented velocities in a tight labor market, more companies are exploring custom executive education options as a way to bring their supply chain leaders up to speed (and keep them there).

State of Logistics: Accelerating into uncertainty

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 · Sean Monohan and Michael Zimmerman Buffeted by crosswinds as the pace of change accelerates, the logistics industry is accelerating into uncertainty.

The Customer Centric Supply Chain

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 · Steven A. Melnyk and Daniel J. Stanton The importance of dissolving the “wall” between the customer and the supply chain.

Meet the Not-So-Average Supply Chain Millennials

Friday, September 1, 2017 · Jennifer Daniels, Joe Tillman, Bob Trebilcock and Judd Aschenbrand Forget the stereotypes you've heard about Millennials in the workplace. New research from SCMR, APICS and APQC finds that the next generation is engaged and enthused about careers in supply chain management.

Millennials in the Supply Chain Workforce

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 · SCMR Staff New research from SCMR, APICS and APQC reveals a generation that is enthused and engaged in supply chain careers. Read the full research here.

Supply Chain Certification: It’s not a “one and done” exercise

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 · Bridget McCrea Here are six supply chain certification trends to watch in 2017…and beyond.

Filling the Void in the Manufacturing supply chain

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte and APICs recently released a study, “Women in Manufacturing: Stepping up to make an impact that matters.” The supply chain implications make this a “must read” for managers.

Measuring Value of the Supply Chain Executive Education

Thursday, January 12, 2017 · Bridget McCrea Executive-level supply chain positions have gained both prominence and importance for today's global companies. To support this trend, universities and colleges have enhanced their supply chain and logistics degree programs; organizations like APICS and the Institute for…

The Real Value of Supply Chain Certification

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 · Bridget McCrea Curious about what a supply chain certification really means for your career? Here's your answer.

What are supply chain managers saying?

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 · Peter Bolstorff, Bob Trebilcock and Judd Aschenbrand As the job changes, we asked senior level supply chain managers to tell us what's on their minds.