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January-February 2017

Transformation is a topic that comes up in almost every conversation I have with supply chain managers these days. Executives from companies as diverse as J&J Vision Care, the division of Johnson & Johnson that manufactures contact lenses, and Thrive Markets, a startup selling health and wellness products to its members, have talked about how they have had to remake their supply chains to meet new customer demands. Transformation is also the theme of this issue of SCMR.

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Oil prices will rise eventually

I have long been encouraging a reduction of oil consumption in global supply chains. While I think that oil will be readily available into the foreseeable future, its price will…

Developing a clearer picture of supply chain transparency

As the food service industry meets growing demand for more product information, there are real opportunities for companies that take a leadership position.

Global Links: Embracing climate change solutions

At this time last year, we examined the worsening conditions in global supply chains brought about by dramatic shifts in climate patterns. Industry analysts maintain that…

2017 Rate Outlook: Changing political landscapes may be reflected in pricing

Trade and transport analysts see a turnaround in last year's negative market outlook, but as global GDP continues to gradually strengthen, carriers in all modes will be…

How They Did It: Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Supply Chain Transformation

Southern Glazer's supply chain transformation did not happen overnight. Instead, it's been a series of steps over the past decade involving everything from automation…

Finding Profit in Horizontal Collaboration

Horizontal collaboration is often easier said than done. A new study sheds light on the rewards of getting it right.

Guarding Against Cyber Threats

In a world awash in cyber threats, partners and suppliers can be the vulnerable points that cyber criminals exploit to gain access to systems. Those challenges will get worse…

Navigating the Reverse Supply Chain for Connected Devices

The Internet of Things will change the way supply chains manage the lifecycle of products, as a slew of new connected devices come to market. The cell phone industry offers a…

The Future of Supply Management

Predicting the future is a fool's game. But new findings from CAPS Research gives a glimpse into how supply managers are preparing for tomorrow.

Procurement performance: Voice of the Stakeholders

In the most recent ROSMA Performance Check Report, A.T. Kearney finds a mixed view among stakeholders when asked about the value procurement delivers and why and when…

Measuring Value of the Supply Chain Executive Education

Executive-level supply chain positions have gained both prominence and importance for today's global companies. To support this trend, universities and colleges have…

The Current and Future Value of Benchmarking

Supply chain functions use benchmarking for decision-making, but can do more to track its impact.

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