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Supply Chain Startup: Chasing the final mile

Friday, June 5, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock
Point Pickup, a Connecticut-based startup, is laser focused on delivery from the store to your home for major retailers

IHS Markit Economic Forecast Contains Cautionary News for Supply Chain Managers

Thursday, June 4, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Global supply chain managers should plan for “a grudging” demand recovery, caution IHS Markit economists. In an updated U.S. economic forecast 2020 GDP growth has been revised down to –8.8%.

New Study Finds That Lack of Digitization Hinders Supply Chain Collaboration

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
A new study reveals that a lack of digitization and a focus on costs is hindering supplier collaboration, with 77% of respondents admitting that cost dominates supplier selection for most sourcing projects, and a further 80% acknowledging they need to accelerate their…

Supply Chain Creativity During COVID-19

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 · Dennis Maher & Bob Scheuer
When a previously nonexistent health threat spreads across the globe in a matter of weeks, demand for essential medical equipment suddenly outstrips supply.

Google Cloud Designed to Keep Supply Chain Managers in the Loop

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Google Meet, a premium, secure video meetings solution, can help manufacturers hold daily meetings, training, and onboarding without the need to be on site, while G Suite tools like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides let teams collaborate on document authoring remotely.

Non-manufacturing is up but recent events cloud outlook

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 · Jeff Berman
In an interview, Tony Nieves, chair of the ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said that prior to the recent civil unrest and events of the past week, related to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, non-manufacturing seemed like it may have been on a path…

The Sidelines Are the Frontlines

Tuesday, June 2, 2020 · Michael Gravier
If the lack of ethical, human-centered engagement with people is a problem with such widespread societal building blocks as police departments, the military, and corporate America, it is a societal problem.

Supply Chain Managers Brace for Uneven Return to Business in Wake of COVID-19 Sanctions

Monday, June 1, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Two new reports issued today suggest that supply chain managers will see an uneven return to economic recovery as pandemic sanctions are lifted.

ISM data shows manufacturing uptick from April to May

Monday, June 1, 2020 · Jeff Berman
The report's key metric—the PMI—at 43.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) headed up 1.6% compared to May's 41.5, which was the lowest reading going back to April 2009's 39.9.

Why You Should Upgrade Your MRO Supply Chain with Real-Time Systems Integration

Monday, June 1, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Systems Integration in the MRO supply chain space is essential for businesses to collaborate and work effectively with their trading partners.

Trimble and Kuebix launch next generation community load match capabilities

Monday, June 1, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Move towards connecting the transportation supply chain

Supply Chain Startup: Roll ‘em up

Friday, May 29, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock
Big materials handling players and VC's alike are buying up solution providers to create one-stop shopping for supply chain professionals

Exclusive Interview: Evan Armstrong’s Outlook on 3PL Marketplace for Supply Chain Managers

Thursday, May 28, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Here, Evan Armstrong, president of the consultancy, Armstrong & Associates, shares his views on the current state of the Third-Party Logistics as part of Supply Chain Management's feature in our July/August edition on “Top 50 Global & Domestics 3PLs.”

Mixed Messages From U.S. Firms in China

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Two recent industry surveys indicate that China's many diverse markets remain resilient as the recent pandemic recedes. Some prominent industry experts, however, remain skeptical.

The Consumer-Direct Strategy for Manufacturers & Shippers

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Join Joe Bellini, COO of One Network Enterprises, along with Tom Lee, Chief Supply Chain Officer for Lovesac, as they share insights on how to ensure crisp execution, gain market share, and protect revenue growth in these challenging times by going direct-to-consumer (D2C).
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