Tuesday, March 26, 2024 · SCMR Staff
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was struck by a 948-foot cargo ship and collapsed early Tuesday morning, causing the bridge and several cars to fall into the Patapsco River. The supply chain impact is uncertain at this point.
Monday, March 18, 2024 · Norman Katz
Good reporting standards should be part of an organization’s policies and guidelines. Don’t wait until someone asks, and don’t force someone to be an exception: make sure that your data visualizations can be read by all those who receive them.
Thursday, February 22, 2024 · Mónica Pellerano, principal research, Gartner Supply Chain
Supplier quality leaders can drive supplier improvements beyond compliance requirements through a series of steps that do not require additional financial resources.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 · Brian Straight
Supply chain’s growing importance in the customer journey has companies looking at the once-behind-the-scenes processes in a new light.
Thursday, January 18, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
While shifting Asian cargo from East Coast to West Coast U.S. ports adds time and cost, it is one option shippers have to counter continued risk in the Red Sea.
Friday, January 12, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
As shippers navigate goods around low water levels in the Panama Canal and risks in the Red Sea, rates are rising and the risk of downstream disruptions is growing.
Friday, January 5, 2024 · Brian Straight
Disruption has significantly altered the landscape for procurement leaders, challenging their ability to maintain stable supply chains and make strategic decisions. There are some options, though, to help mitigate the challenges.
Thursday, January 4, 2024 · Michael J. Gravier
The current economic climate has some similarities to the post-Cold War 1990s, and that means a boom could be on the horizon.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
While nearshoring can be a risk mitigation tool, it’s important for businesses to consider the differences between countries, including cultural, trade and even weather patterns, which can lead to road closures or weight reductions.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 · Brian Straight
As we head into 2024, top 10 supply chain lists feature the usual suspects: technology, visibility, AI. But a focus on talent is needed to ensure the investments in these more high-profile areas provide value.
Friday, December 22, 2023 · Brian Straight
The Cleveland Clinic is the top healthcare supply chain according to Gartner, which also recognized the Mayo Clinic and Intermountain Health as Masters for their continued excellence.
Thursday, December 21, 2023 · Jeffrey H. Schutt, PhD, director of ProvisionAI
Volatility is costly and disruptive to operations. Consumer packaged goods supply chains face volatile transportation flows due mostly to variations in consumer behavior, but technology can help smooth those flows.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 · Brent Dawkins, Director of Product Marketing, QAD
Free Trade Zones offer opportunities to bring the global market to local markets, creating jobs and innovation around the world.
Subscribe to our weekly e-mail update
Don’t miss out on the best in supply chain. Get premium
resources and in-depth, comprehensive feature articles written by the industry's top experts – delivered.
