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The Astonishing Port of Laredo

Friday, October 27, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
The expected continued growth in cross-border commerce with Mexico is likely to attract new investment all along the border. The nearshoring activity to Mexico and reshoring to the U.S. will continue for years to come.

Convoy Likely Won’t Be the Last Brokerage Shutdown

Thursday, October 26, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The shutdown of digital broker Convoy has sent shockwaves through the freight world, but it may not be the last freight brokerage to close its doors.

UPS Battling Back from Volumes Loss; Announces Acquisition of Reverse Logistics Specialist

Thursday, October 26, 2023 · Brian Straight
UPS said consolidated revenue fell 12.8% in Q3, but that it was winning back business lost during contract negotiations with the Teamsters.

SAP’s Empowering Women in Supply Chain Seeks to Elevate a New Generation of Leaders

Thursday, October 26, 2023 · Brian Straight
While the percentage of women in supply chain jobs continues to grow, there remains a retention problem once they reach middle-management level positions. Darcy MacClaren of SAP is trying to change that.

Retailers Are Ready for Holiday Season

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Most holiday inventory is already in place, says NRF’s Matthew Shay, as retailers continue to monitor consumer trends.

Supplier Diversity is the Present and the Future

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 · Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum
According to the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), certified minority-owned businesses generate more than $400 billion in annual revenue and economic output. It also found that companies with diverse supplier bases show a 133% greater return on…

Navigating the Top 7 Direct Procurement Challenges

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · JAGGAER
Join this webcast to discover unique strategies to overcome these procurement challenges.

The Imperative of Preparedness: Weather-Proofing the Supply Chain through Talent

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · Christine Corson, co-head of DSJ Global
All supply chains and businesses benefit from investing in specialists that know how to mitigate weather risk – but for locations that are especially vulnerable to extreme weather, hiring the right individual is a must.

Drive Greater Supply Chain Resilience by Bringing Data to your Fingertips

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · Brian Straight
In this webinar, we’ll dive into real-world examples of how manufacturers are leveraging real-world data, a unified data cloud, and industry-leading AI & ML to reimagine the way they manage their supply chains.

Fast Tracking ROI: Agile Logistics through Automation, AI, and Optimization

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · SCMR Staff
Join for a deep dive into the critical relationship between 3PLs and their customers and the impact technology, such as AI, process and robotics automation, and optimization, play in their success.

Fighting Fraud Requires a Multi-Step Approach

Monday, October 23, 2023 · Brian Straight
Fraud remains a concern among carriers, shippers and 3PLs, but fighting back remains a complex and time-consuming process.

Don’t Let the Process Become the Project

Friday, October 20, 2023 · Norman Katz
The supply chain predicaments that companies are still reeling from were not caused by the use of methodologies such as lean or just-in-time, but rather likely due to the abuse of these methodologies, compounded by the seemingly carefree attitude to outsource work.

Advancing City Logistics and Sustainability with Urban Consolidation Centers

Thursday, October 19, 2023 · Catarina Carvalho, Arup
Public policy has begun to play a significant role in emboldening improvements in logistics practices in dense urban cities and carbon neutrality pledges signed by several cities around the world have emphasized the criticality of creating a future-forward urban supply chain…

The Significance of Optimizing Your Supply Chain Network Design

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 · Charan Lalwani
In today’s global supply chain, leaders must shift their focus toward building agility, resilience, and necessary redundancies within their respective supply chains.

GenAI in Logistics Begins With Understanding Use Cases

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 · Carly West, senior director analyst, and Jose Reyes, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice
Generative AI will quickly and significantly alter many aspects of supply chain — from overall strategy to the day-to-day activities of employees and their teams.
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