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How to beat the high cost of shipping

Thursday, December 2, 2021 · Lee Clair and Robert Sabath In our second look at the state of logistics, our authors offer advice on how to become a shipper of choice—and control the high cost of shipping—in an uncertain time.

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A resource for the year ahead

Thursday, December 2, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock As always, the editors at SCMR wish all of our readers a successful year to come. We hope that the information and insights contained in this issue will play some part in that success.

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The Seven Major Post-Pandemic Business Tipping Points

Thursday, December 2, 2021 · Jim Tompkins, founder and chairman of Tompkins International As supply chains transition to a post-pandemic phase, we’re just now starting to understand what the future may look like.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: The Legal Blacksmith

Thursday, December 2, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, Sarah Rathke, The Legal Blacksmith, puts on her lawyer’s hat to discuss some of the consequences of today’s supply chain disruptions. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

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A Shot in the Arm

Thursday, December 2, 2021 · Yossi Sheffi How science, engineering and supply chains converged to vaccinate the world.

November Supply Chain Issues Revisited

Thursday, December 2, 2021 · Patrick Burnson As we enter our final month of the year, it's time to take a glance at big issues in November.

Low Consumer Confidence in Supply Chains Prompts Early Holiday Shopping, Research Reveals

Thursday, December 2, 2021 · SCMR Staff Bright Data recently released new research that reveals consumer sentiments around the 2021 holiday shopping season, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Manufacturing output sees growth in November, reports ISM

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 · Jeff Berman In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, was 61.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 0.3% compared to October’s 60.8 reading. This represented the 18th consecutive month of growth, at a faster rate,…

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The E-commerce Fulfillment Fastlane

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 · Karen E. Thuermer E-commerce fulfillment is changing—fast. Not only are consumer buying patterns evolving, but digital platforms are accelerating online consumption and redefining business models across the globe.

Protecting Human Rights While Solving Climate Change Riddle

Monday, November 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Climate change deniers may contend that regulatory compliance takes its human toll in supply chain management outcomes, but a new body of research contends that the benefits slightly outweigh the risks.

Enabling Responsible Sourcing in our Supply Chains

Monday, November 29, 2021 · Miguel Cossio It has been encouraging to hear in recent weeks the dialogue happening at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and country level commitments being outlined.

Retailers Offer White House Supply Chain Recommendations

Monday, November 29, 2021 · SCMR Staff The Retail Industry Leaders Association sent a letter to President Biden this week offering short term and long-term recommendations for additional actions the administration should take to further alleviate existing bottlenecks in our supply chains.

APQC Infographic: Four steps to a sustainable strategy

Monday, November 29, 2021 · APQC Sustainability is a hot topic in supply chain.

The Rebound Podcast : The future of autonomous vehicles in the supply chain

Sunday, November 28, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock Waymo Via’s Charlie Jatt discusses the future of autonomous trucking.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: A Shot In The Arm

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, MIT’s Yossi Sheffi discusses his new book on the race to develop the COVID vaccine. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.