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Logility to acquire network optimization provider Starboard Solutions

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff The combined capabilities allow companies to analyze options and locate the best absolute location for future plants, warehouses and 3PLs.

Demand planning / Demand management: Winning the battle for improved forecast accuracy

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 · Dorothea Grimes-Farrow and Michael Conley With a few simple but important metrics and process steps, your company can reap the benefits of better forecast accuracy within a few months.

If you’re making changes to your supply chain network…

Monday, June 27, 2022 · Alan O’Keeffe You better not overlook the potential need for organizational changes too.

First winners of Dematic scholarship program announced

Friday, June 24, 2022 · SCMR Staff Program supports students pursuing a career in STEM.

AxleHire expands last mile delivery services to Atlanta

Thursday, June 23, 2022 · SCMR Staff This is the company’s first move into the Southeast region.

The past is prologue to today’s supply chain challenges

Thursday, June 23, 2022 · Michael J. Gravier Instead of consistently investing in incremental improvements, we keep postponing the investments until we have no choice.

JSCM Video: Narratives in Supplier Negotiations

Thursday, June 23, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock In this month’s video, we look at how the ability to influence the other party during negotiations improves performance outcomes.

GE Appliances opens energy-efficient distribution center

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 · SCMR Staff The Northern California DC will reduce delivery times by half.

Thinking of exiting China? Think twice

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 · Stanley Chao China’s potential sphere of influence accounts for over half the world’s population. Exiting China potentially puts those areas off-limits.

The Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act is going to hurt - the Frictionless Podcast

Friday, June 17, 2022 · George Kokoris On this episode, Rosemary Coates and Gabby Griffith discuss the impacts on global supply chains of the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act that goes into effect on June 21.

Gartner survey: Supply chain organizations at public companies lead in employing people of color

Thursday, June 16, 2022 · SCMR Staff Representation of people of color (PoC) in supply chain organizations is much higher at every level when the company is publicly held, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

Exploring Solutions to Tackle Truck Driver Wait Times

Thursday, June 16, 2022 · C3 Solutions The Carrier, the Shipper, the Solutions Provider, and the Data Expert will come together to share their experiences and insights while answering Dooner's tough questions on why the supply chain is still in crisis mode.

U.S. retail sales trend down in May

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 · LM Staff Commerce reported that May retail sales—at $672.9 billion—were down 0.3% compared to April, while seeing an 8.1% annual gain. NRF said that in its calculation of retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, to focus on core retail,…

This is going to hurt– Are your supply chains ready for the Forced Labor Act?

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 · Rosemary Coates All imports from Xinjiang Province, China will be stopped from clearing U.S. Customs on June 21.

Constellations can make supply chains more secure, flexible and resilient

Monday, June 13, 2022 · Craig Moss Transitioning to a direct-to-customer business model requires a new supply chain mindset that focuses on creating more happy and loyal customers.