July-August 2022

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July-August 2022

In late May, I attended the Institute for Supply Management’s first live conference since 2019. The message from Tom Derry, ISM’s CEO, was simple: These are challenging times, but along with the challenges come opportunities for those of us who can step up and lead our organizations into the future. One area where supply chain will be tasked with stepping up to the plate is going to be ESG, the initialism for environmental, social and governance. It was a major theme of the conference, and while all of the reporting requirements are still being debated, there’s little question that supply chain will lead the charge in environmental initiatives as well as areas such as conflict minerals, supplier relations and diversity and inclusion. Just pile those on top of the traditional role of getting stuff out the door and into the hands of customers. It’s going to be a tall order, but as Derry pointed out, therein lies the opportunity to lead. The July/August issue of SCMR is all about leadership, and touches on ESG.
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APQC Infographic: Supply chain knowledge and concern for the future

The infographic below presents the amount of individuals not working in the supply chain field who have in-depth knowledge about supply chains. It also presents the degree to…
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Two years of disruptions have increased the awareness of supply chains

But “average Joes” and “supply chain pros” have differing views of the future of supply chain.
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Revisiting Quick Response

Prior to the pandemic, global supply chains had evolved toward being optimized, largely cost-effective and efficient vis a vis responsiveness.
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Four misconceptions are hampering the advancement of digital twins

Digital Twins (DT) could deliver benefits in supply chains if it were not for certain misconceptions that prevent companies from unlocking the technology’s huge potential.
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Transportation innovation: Oxymoron or trend?

Companies must face the harsh reality that in addition to increasing transportation capabilities, they need innovative, structurally-driven processes to meet increasing customer…
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The SCMR Interview: Lynn Torrel, Flex

The supply chain leader for one of the world’s largest diversified manufacturers discusses the lessons she has learned about leadership during the pandemic as well as her…
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Actionable Awareness: How to avoid becoming supply chain roadkill

Disruptive events affect us all. But companies with supply chain sensing capabilities can take action to avoid becoming the proverbial deer in the headlights.
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Regionalize your supply chain: Closer is better

Highly complex, global supply chains might have passed their peak given the accelerating uncertainties in supply and demand. In this article, we illustrate that regional supply…
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Supply chain traceability is key to sustainability and improved performance

To ensure supply in an increasingly volatile business landscape, companies need more resilient networks. Fast-changing consumer preferences and customization require increased…
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Procurement has a significant role to play in the pursuit of ESG goals

By employing ESG across the supply base, it’s possible to create an exponential gain of benefits.
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How’s your supply chain short game?

As turmoil disrupts global supply chains, executives eye reshoring and nearshoring.
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Top 50 3PL Providers: 3PLs face big challenges and huge rewards in 2022

Just like last year, 3PLs continue to face a host of critical and pressing issues that challenge their skills at managing a client’s supply chain. And while company financials…
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Putting Supply Chain Certification to Work

Supply chain certification providers are pushed to come up with new ways to serve up education on a broad level, but also for very specific, relevant topics.

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