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Suppliers Face Many Challenges when Working with Government

Monday, May 3, 2021 · Jarrod McAdoo
Many suppliers who wish to work within the public sector are finding that long, costly, and complex procurement cycle times, lack of clarity on how to connect with Public Sector organizations, and a perception that competition is just “for show” and new suppliers have…

Don’t underestimate the value of people

Sunday, May 2, 2021 · Fred Demers
As supply chain managers focus on AI, robotics and other emerging forms of automation, it's important to remember that supply chains rely on people for success

Guest Opinion: China’s Ambitious Plan

Thursday, April 29, 2021 · Michael Einhorn
Manufacturing in China often conjures the images of factories, assembly lines, and workrooms running on cheap, inexpensive, and in some cases, slave labor. China’s labor practices may indeed be abhorrent. However, the bigger concern for America is the BRI, or Belts and Roads…

“Fit” Supply Chains Creating New Competitive Advantages During Disruption, Says Gartner

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As supply chain managers come to grip with the complex implications of the current health crisis, Gartner Inc. analysts have introduced a fresh perspective on managing risk.

2021 State of Manufacturing Finds an Industry Rapidly Accelerating Past Recovery

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 · SCMR Staff
The newly released 2021 State of Manufacturing Report from Fictiv reveals an industry that is already quickly rebounding with investments in digital transformation aimed at improving speed, resilience and sustainability. While areas of concern persist, most report that lessons…

Descartes Releases Sourcing Risk Analysis of Critical Supply Chains in Biden Executive Order

Monday, April 26, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Descartes Systems Group a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, recently announced it has used the Descartes Datamyne global trade intelligence solution to assess sourcing risks for the critical supply chains identified in the Biden…

Ocean Cargo Players Key to Meeting Climate Change Goals

Friday, April 23, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
We were heartened to learn that to mark the 51st World Earth Day event, CMA CGM Group, was among those players reiterating its commitment to protecting the planet.

JSCM Video: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining in Global Supply Chains

Friday, April 23, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
In this video, Sarosh Kuruvilla discusses Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining, two fundamental labor rights essential to the achievement of “Decent Work” for workers in global supply chains

Tackling the talent issue.

Friday, April 23, 2021 · Julie Wood
GE Appliances Supply Chain graduates its first industry 4.0 development program engineer

Mandatory EU Reporting on Sustainability Impacts is Long Overdue

Thursday, April 22, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers should welcome the support the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has given to a new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by the European Commission.

Onfleet Announces Carbon Emissions Offset Initiative, Partnership with Pachama

Thursday, April 22, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Onfleet hopes to offset 5,000 tons of CO2 per month by the end of this year and expects to have offset a total of more than 100,000 tons of CO2 by the end of 2022, which is the equivalent of taking 20,000 cars off the road for a full year.

Exclusive Interview: Brexit Supply Chain Challenges – Dual Tariffs, Dual Operations?

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
In late December 2020, the European Union (EU) and the U.K. struck a trade agreement after years of negotiations. While a collective sigh of relief may have been heaved on both sides, the reality of Brexit is still full of challenges – especially for supply chain managers…

Connecting with the Future of Supply Chains

Monday, April 19, 2021 · Micheal Gravier, PhD.
If we want to avoid scenarios where a single ship can stopper a significant portion of global trade, and where one state has too many vaccines while another has not enough, or where global chip shortages happen, we need to think differently about how and why we connect.

IHS Markit Finds Planning Faults with Supply Chain Managers in Latest Survey

Monday, April 19, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
According to the 2021 Supply Chain Insights Global Survey from IHS Markit, supply chain managers often lack the tools, data and platforms needed to diversify their supply chains and optimize their processes.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Reshaping the Supply Chain with Additive Manufacturing

Friday, April 16, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, John Wilczynski discusses the state of additive manufacturing in the supply chain. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
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