September-October 2024

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September-October 2024

Back in late 2023, in response to global panic about the state of the supply chain, President Joe Biden announced the formation of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. “We’re doubling down on our work at home—starting right here, right now—with the launch of a new Council on Supply Chain Resilience,” Biden said. That council won’t turn in its first official report until later this year, and while the myriad of crises that triggered the administration’s action has mostly subsided, the risks remain. Disruptions such as the recent Microsoft-Crowdstrike computer outage, a pending East Coast longshoreman’s port strike, and trade wars to name a few, continue unabated.
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Can another supply chain group save us?

Back in late 2023, in response to global panic about the state of the supply chain, President Joe Biden announced the formation of the White House Council on Supply Chain…
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The special demand optimization team

Prior S&OP planning assumed supply was plentiful, and that forecasting could be done using historical demand. Thus, I realized that at least two special planning teams would…
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Learning from the past to invent the future of last-mile logistics

The meteoric rise of e-commerce has transformed last-mile supply chains as companies strive to stay ahead of changing consumer demands and technological innovation.…
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When worlds collide

Supply chain leaders, if they have not done so already, should be aiming and aligning processes, skill levels, and supporting technology strategies that can better synchronize…
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Balanced supply chain management Part 3: Changing how we make decisions

To address tensions within the supply chain, the supply chain manager must work beyond the confines of supply chain management, engaging with other functions within the firm as…
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Mapping the impact of geographic differences on global supply chain practices

Global trends such as nearshoring and increasing geopolitical risks underscore the importance of companies in understanding the national and regional differences of the regions…
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Reglobalization drives the modern supply chain network

The pursuit of low-cost networks left supply chains vulnerable to volatility. Now, they are refocusing on networks that are resilient, agile and flexible with the added focus on…
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Integrating inventory into air vs. ocean international transportation modal choice strategies

The decision to ship products via air or ocean requires more information than just a cost analysis of the two modes—it involves using inventory carrying cost and inventory…
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Use value to drive organizational change

As supply chains gained favor with the C-Suite, added scrutiny was, in some cases, an unwelcome consequence. Not only was more attention being paid to the operation, but so too…
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The benefits and challenges of RPA in logistics

Each year, supply chain leaders identify areas to target for investment and development. One option is the adoption of robotic process automation, which combines high-volume…
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Beyond the horizon: What’s next for SCM software?

Supply chain management applications have helped transform how companies operate and promise to be even more transformative in the coming years.
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Global footwear innovator taps 3PL expertise to boost U.S. presence

Sliding your feet into a pair of flip flops brings a wave of relaxation. FitFlop understands the feelings that its variety of sandals and footwear invokes, and it has been a…

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