Wednesday, December 30, 2020 · Danny Shields
The United Nations designated December 2nd as its International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, a reminder for those responsible for supply chains to take action to ensure freedom from any slavery practices. Eradicating slavery should be done to protect a company's…
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
After enduring its deepest recession in 74 years in 2020, the global economy is expected to rebound in 2021, according to the annual Top-10 Economic Predictions released recently by IHS Markit.
Saturday, December 26, 2020 · Hans Dau
Most product adoption curves follow S-Curve patterns of various diffusion shapes, driven by enabling technology, relative utility vs. cost, availability and supporting ecosystems. Occasionally however, real shocks accelerate the process dramatically, leading to a steep change,…
Friday, December 25, 2020 · Hans Day
Early in the COVID crisis, companies just froze up and lean supply chains’ risks were dramatically exposed. Price became almost meaningless in the face of severe shortages of key inputs.
Thursday, December 24, 2020 · Hans Dau
A proper strategic sourcing approach is grounded in microeconomic principles and designed to reduce costs for both parties in the long-term.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 · Sef Tuma & Matthew Thomas
Digital twins represent physical objects, systems or processes and are used to enhance the production process and make better products.
Monday, December 21, 2020 · Andrew Butt
The era of customer centricity is giving distributors more leverage, as they’re more and more attuned to consumers’ needs and capable of influencing purchasing decisions.
Monday, December 21, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Report Commissioned by AGMA, FiveBy Solutions and De La Rue Spotlights Trends, Challenges Impacting Brand Protection Programs
Thursday, December 17, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
While global supply chain managers are still dealing with new Pandemic mandates, BSI, the has released its 2020 assessment on the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 · Mark Dohnalek
What does this mean for manufacturers and supply chain partners who are eager to bust 2021 wide open with innovation, production, and distribution? It means we will only be successful in leading with a sensibility that leads with a new normal sensibility.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Pharmaceutical and food companies are losing a combined average of more than $358 million annually due to product spoilage, while the vast majority continue to rely on manual processes for tracking
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 · Antony Lovell
More political disruption is inevitable, as are the various natural disasters that occur every year. Health crises, such as the coronavirus pandemic, can also bring new challenges to the forefront. Supply chains must be ready for any and all challenges in order to remain…
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
As reported in our news section, our nation’s two largest ports in San Pedro Bay are seeking ways to deal with record-setting cargo throughput…and congestions.
Thursday, December 3, 2020 · SCMR Staff
At a time of unprecedented challenges for global businesses and rising customer demand for detailed product information, Avery Dennison launched a new initiative to bring together technology and business leaders to establish transparency within the supply chain. The film “A…
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Want to avoid striking out? Supply chain managers can learn plenty from Theo Epstein’s 5R approach to building a championship baseball team.
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