Brian Straight, SCMR Editor in Chief

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Augmented reality’s role in upskilling the workforce

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 · Brian Straight Augmented reality is offering new opportunities to train the supply chain workforce of tomorrow, and upskill the workforce of today.

Supply chain salaries top $100K for first time

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 · Brian Straight Supply chain professional compensation has reached a record $103,000 according to new data from the Association for Supply Chain Management.

Supply chain’s rise in prominence brings regulatory compliance into focus

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 · Brian Straight Whether it is financial, ESG, or ethical sourcing and forced labor rules, supply chains are dealing with a complex maze of global regulations.

Inflation continues to have a wide-ranging impact on supply chains

Monday, May 13, 2024 · Brian Straight Inflation continues to impact various areas of supply chains, which are still dealing with ongoing disruptions, a Blue Yonder executive survey has found.

A reshoring history lesson

Friday, May 10, 2024 · Brian Straight The reshoring trend is rapidly accelerating, but it is not new. Reshoring Institute Executive Director Rosemary Coates provided a history lesson on reshoring at the recent ISM World conference.

Strategic cost savings differ from cutting costs

Thursday, May 9, 2024 · Brian Straight When the term cost control gets tossed around, it often means layoffs. But a strategic approach to controlling costs is more effective and can often strengthen organizations, argues Boston Consulting Group’s Laura Juliano.

Talking Supply Chain: Achieving cost savings through better procurement

Thursday, May 9, 2024 · Brian Straight A recent survey from Boston Consulting Group found that 65% of executives are prioritizing supply chain and manufacturing costs as the biggest levels for organizations to pull for cost savings. Boston Consulting Group’s Laura Juliano weighs in on how procurement can help.

Planning fatigue may be settling in

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 · Brian Straight Supply chain disruption scenario planning continues to remain robust, but there is some fatigue settling in as fewer organizations are making it a priority.

Inflation, economic worries among top supply chain concerns for SMBs

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · Brian Straight SMBs have many of the same concerns as larger enterprises, but inflation is at the of their supply chain concerns list.

Despite American political environment, global geopolitical risks may be easing

Friday, May 3, 2024 · Brian Straight Geopolitical risk advisor Ian Bremmer says that despite the current global political environment, most countries are recognizing the importance of a global supply chain.

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