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Realizing the potential of 3D printing

Friday, November 18, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Alstom, a leading manufacturer of high-speed trains and digital mobility, is utilizing additive manufacturing not just for spare parts, but for production-grade parts.

AutoStore appoints Mats Hovland Vikse as new CEO

Thursday, November 17, 2022 · SCMR Staff Current CEO Karl Johan Lier will remain with the company until March 2023.

What does the CHIPS and Science Act mean for global supply chains?

Thursday, November 17, 2022 · Rosemary Coates Be prepared for shorter, less risky supply chains that will drive faster order fulfillment and response times.

Store-hailing service Robomart renamed as Conjure

Thursday, November 17, 2022 · SCMR Staff The name change is said to reflect the speed that consumers can hail a mobile shop to their location.

October retail sales make gains ahead of holiday shopping

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 · Jeff Berman The United States Department of Commerce’s U.S. Census Bureau reported that October retail sales—at $694.5 billion—rising 1.3% compared to September and were up 8.3% annually. And for the August through October period, retail sales increased a collective 8.9% annually.…

Pickle Robot spearheads automatic truck unloading pilot

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 · SCMR Staff The AI-enabled robotic automation systems are focused on one of the most labor-intensive, physically demanding tasks at DCs.

Leveraging software offerings means looking beyond price

Monday, November 14, 2022 · Virginia Lantz License renewals offer you a good chance to look at usage levels and changing needs and then reacting accordingly. Here are five tips for coming out ahead.

Who is Arkestro and what is predictive procurement?

Sunday, November 13, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Optimal22 focused on a new approach to working with suppliers, one that emphasizes transparency and communication.

Gartner announces Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 rankings

Thursday, November 10, 2022 · SCMR Staff Cleveland Clinic takes top spot again as ESG initiatives are becoming a new imperative.

The times they are a-changin’ for the 3PL industry

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff With apologies to Bob Dylan, the next two to five years will see a shift to asset-driven companies.

How can we drop the trailer without dropping the ball?

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 · Siqing Liu and Soon Kiat Ker The advantages of drop trailer service.

Diageo’s digital supply chain transformation

Monday, November 7, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock The global leader in premium drinks is transforming its supply chain to balance short-term demand and meet the future.

AFS Logistics launches scholarship program for students pursuing logistics careers

Monday, November 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff The 3PL wants to cultivate talent and expand opportunities for aspiring young professionals in company’s home state of Louisiana.

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Are you resilient?

Monday, November 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff What has become clear as we do our post-pandemic reviews is that the firms that demonstrated the ability to get up off the canvas and keep punching were those that invested in resiliency before the pandemic—even if they didn’t use that term.

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Leadership and planning in an ambiguous world

Monday, November 7, 2022 · Theodore Klein If the world doesn’t follow a script in a post-COVID world, how can a business? Maybe it’s time for applied improvisation.