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3-D and the Global Supply Chain

Monday, June 18, 2018 · Mark Dohnalek
Aside from the question of 3-D printing's cost effectiveness in relation to end-to-end production, the evolution of printing materials and processes is making this form of fabrication increasingly affordable.

Transportation management systems expand in NextGen supply chains

Monday, June 18, 2018 · Gary Forger, Special Projects Editor, Supply Chain Management Review
This is a time of innovation in TMS as the software's capabilities broaden significantly, improving its deliverables across the supply chain.

NextGen Supply Chain Interview: Kevin Zweier

Monday, June 18, 2018 · Gary Forger, Special Projects Editor, Supply Chain Management Review
This month we spoke with Kevin Zweier, Vice President of the Transportation practice at Chainalytics.

Is S&OP in Your Resilience Toolbox?

Tuesday, June 12, 2018 · Kai Trepte and Jim Rice
Supply chain resilience has received a considerable amount of attention over the last decade or so, and although companies have achieved much in making their supply chains more resilient, many are still unprepared for disruptions.

Intergenerational Differences - Opportunity? Or, Not?

Monday, June 11, 2018 · James M. Baehr
There's been much emphasis on trying to understand the generational differences as they exist in Supply Management. APICS, APQC, CAPS and ISM have all produced reports or surveys.

Prologis Addresses Supply Chain Risk in its “Sustainability” Report

Thursday, June 7, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Prologis recently announced the release of its eleventh annual sustainability report, which contains valuable market intelligence for supply chain managers wishing to mitigate risk and remain globally competitive.

Rough Seas Ahead for Procurement, Say AlixPartners

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A new research paper by AlixPartners on “sourcing and purchasing transformation,” reveals that supply chain managers may face fresh challenges in the coming months.

ISM reports solid non-manufacturing growth in May

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 · Jeff Berman
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI–headed up 1.8% to 58.6 (a reading above 50 indicates growth) in May. The May NMI is 0.9% ahead of the 12-month average of 58.6.

Kuehne + Nagel Group Report Shows Strengthening Supply Chains in Asia and Latin America

Monday, June 4, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The economies in Asia and Latin America posted a relatively high growth rate in May, say analysts for Kuehne + Nagel Group.

Don’t Waste Your Time with an NDA in China

Monday, June 4, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
NDA agreements are common practice when discussing sensitive or private information in the U.S., but they don't work in China

Manufacturing output remains solid in May, reports ISM

Friday, June 1, 2018 · Jeff Berman
ISM said that PMI, the report's key metric, increased 1.4% in May to 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth). This marks the 21st consecutive month of PMI growth, with the overall economy now having grown for 109 straight months. The May PMI reading is 1.1% even…

APQC Infographic: Current State of Lights Out Manufacturing

Thursday, May 31, 2018 · APQC
answer five questions about Lights Out Manufacturing in May 2018. Supply Chain Research Infographic, APQC Research, Peerless Research Infographic

Jabil Explains Digitized Supply Chain Journey

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Earlier this month, a bevy of new enhancements to its procurement capabilities were recently introduced by Jabil, which are designed to minimize risk, optimize production and address spend management.

Cheaper, Faster, Better – How short haul rail surprises the supply chain

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 · Micah Mallace
Inland ports and short haul rail are quickly becoming a solution to age old supply chain issues

2018 Supply Chain Top 25 Company Rankings Released by Gartner

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Rankings of the top 25 supply chain, companies with the strongest supply chain, supply chain reliability rankings, Top 25 Supply Chain Companies 2018, Gartner Supply Chain Rankings
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