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The Rebound Podcast: How one company is enabling the circular economy.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock Apto Solutions CEO Jeff Jones explains how his company re-engineered its supply chain for the circular economy.

Commerce and NRF data is mixed for sequential readings and annual gains, for February retail sales

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 · Jeff Berman Commerce reported that February retail sales—at $697.9 billion—were off 0.4% compared to January and up 5.4% annually. And it added that total retail sales, from December through February, saw a 6.4% annual gain compared to the same period a year ago. NRF reported that its…

Sustainability initiatives require intentional action plans

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 · Laura Rainier Despite how some companies act, sustainability strategies provide resilience in times of crisis.

MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics hosting special Crossroads conference

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 · Brian Straight JB Hunt President Shelley Simpson and Procter & Gamble CEO Jon Moeller will be among top industry speakers participating in the upcoming MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Crossroads conference.

AI ain’t ready for prime time in the supply chain

Friday, March 10, 2023 · Steve Knepp There’s potential to develop solutions for the final mile, but we aren’t there yet.

How to reconfigure the global supply chain

Friday, March 10, 2023 · Jaime Mora A prevailing conclusion from the learnings of the past years is that we should move away from a “manufacturing center of the world” to be better prepared to mitigate the shortages and transport challenges. But it’s not that simple.

Enterprise-centered and customer-centered blockchains in supply chains

Friday, March 10, 2023 · Seokjin Kim and Yurong Yao A revival of blockchain technology in supply chains might be coming soon.

Survey highlights impact of Covid on supply chain staff culture

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · SCMR Staff Increased focus on agility, resilience and collaboration dominate as does the difficulty of finding people with these new, essential skills.

Process Automation Trends in SAP® Supply Chain

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · Precisely In this webinar, we will review the latest research and discuss the top priorities for automation and the challenges it presents.

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Supply Chains Fail When They Don’t Flow

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · Rob Handfield and Tom Linton Disruptions can slow the movement of goods, but they don’t have to. Here are five steps to ensure smooth operations.

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Climbing to new heights

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · SCMR Staff Preparation and visibility build the confidence to scale the supply chain mountain.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Planning

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · Tan Miller Risk management doesn’t have to be complex. This practical, easy-to-implement framework supports decision-making and risk management.

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5 Ways AI is Changing Supply Chains

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · Gary Forger Used in everything from delivery to forecasting, artificial intelligence is leaving its mark.

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Blockchain’s Second Act

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · Seokjin Kim, Ph.D., associate professor and Yurong Yao, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at Suffolk University While initial success of blockchain in the supply chain has been minimal, the technology may be ready for a resurgence.While initial success of blockchain in the supply chain has been minimal, the technology may be ready for a resurgence.

Freight market declines test brokers in the fourth quarter

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 · SCMR Staff TIA’s latest 3PL Market Report shows members have managed to grow business despite challenging conditions.