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September manufacturing output declines but still remains on growth track

Monday, October 3, 2022 · Jeff Berman The report’s key metric, the PMI, was 50.9 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), following back-to-back readings of 52.8 in July and August, growing, at a slower rate, for the 28th consecutive month, in line with overall economic growth also for the 28th consecutive…

MHS/Fortna hires Jim Hilderhoff

Monday, October 3, 2022 · SCMR Staff The new senior vice president will be responsible for the company’s distribution and fulfillment business.

NextGen Conference Keynote Preview: Transformation from Fragile to Agile

Monday, October 3, 2022 · SCMR Staff An interview with Jay Koganti, VP of Supply Chain COE at The Estée Lauder Companies. He discusses AI Powered Next Generation Supply Chains.

E-procurement continues to make gains

Friday, September 30, 2022 · SCMR Staff Amazon Business’ 2022 state of business procurement report shows strong interest in expanding e-procurement along with an increased focus on corporate social responsibility.

High hopes for the circular economy to add to corporate profits

Thursday, September 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff Gartner survey shows 74% of supply chain leaders expect circular economy principles to add to profits between now and 2025.

“It’s all around people, process and technology”

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Frank McKay, Jabil’s chief supply chain and procurement officer, reflects on the last two years in supply chain management

Attention sports fans: Next-day delivery from Fanatics

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff The sports platform Fanatics has partnered with Roadie to allow fans to shop straight from warehouses and get their orders faster than ever.

Dematic and Upshop team up for dynamic grocery fulfillment

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff The partnership empowers grocers to grow fulfillment operations while managing their own customer data.

Warehouse operators work to optimize operations

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff A report from VDC Research also says on-time shipments and receipts are receiving special attention.

Adore Me becomes a Certified B Corporation

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff The designation is made by nonprofit B Lab based on criteria from governance and workers to community, environment and customers.

Supply chain execs focus on ESG but lack key capabilities

Friday, September 23, 2022 · SCMR Staff One-third of respondents to Ernst & Young survey lack a business case to support sustainable supply chain development.

Managing inflation: Is the tail wagging the dog?

Thursday, September 22, 2022 · Serge Ratmiroff and Rich Sherman Use digital capabilities to optimize agility, flexibility, and customer loyalty during rising inflation.

AFS Logistics names Kevin Day president of LTL business

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 · SCMR Staff Former Coyote, XPO executive brings more than two decades of logistics industry experience to lead rapidly growing LTL business.

New Supply Chain Stability Index shows supply chain stress has more than doubled

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 · SCMR Staff The tool, from ASCM and KPMG, analyzes key trends to support resilient and confident supply chains.

Become a Supply Chain Top Gun

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 · SCMR Staff Learn why you need to manage the moment like Maverick.