All News

NextGen Supply Chain: Robotics at a Tipping Point

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock 3PL GEODIS is the latest example of how our industry is adopting robotics

INTTRA Captures More Share of Digitized Ocean Carrier Supply Chains

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 · Patrick Burnson Executives for the neutral electronic transaction platform, INTTRA , announced that the software and information provider has expanded its ocean carrier network recently.

Add Sustainability to Supplier Management Info-graphic

Monday, March 5, 2018 · APQC Greater consideration of these factors leads to procurement efficiency

Indirect Procurement: Maturity Scale Definitions for Suppler Relationship Management

Monday, March 5, 2018 · Jayanth Jayaram and Sime Curkovic Based on the research behind a new framework for Indirect Procurement, there is a range of maturity amongst procurement organizations.

Indirect Procurement: How the research results stack up

Monday, March 5, 2018 · Jayanth Jayaram and Sime Curkovic The authors of the benchmark study on indirect procurement compare how their research results stack up next to their assumptions.

ISM reports that non-manufacturing growth is solid in February

Monday, March 5, 2018 · Jeff Berman The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI––dipped 0.4% to 59.5 in February (a reading above 50 indicates growth), which is slightly below January's all-time high NMI reading.

It’s Not the Tariffs, It’s the Trade Wars

Monday, March 5, 2018 · Rosemary Coates Tariffs create a false sense of well-being among U.S. manufacturers.

NextGen Supply Chain: Blockchain Moves Forward in the Supply Chain

Sunday, March 4, 2018 · Nicolas Dermond With a recent announcement, Carrefour is the second global retailer to embrace blockchain for supply chain management.

Chainalytics and Drewry Partner to Create Ocean Buying Group

Friday, March 2, 2018 · Patrick Burnson A new partnership forged between two prominent global supply chain consultancies was announced today by Chainalytics and Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Manufacturing growth is strong in February, reports ISM

Thursday, March 1, 2018 · Jeff Berman In its Manufacturing Report on Business, the ISM noted that the PMI, the report's key metric, came in at 60.8 in February (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth). This topped January's 59.1 reading by 1.7%, and it represents the 18th consecutive month of PMI…

Regional Winners Selected in 2018 Case Competition

Thursday, March 1, 2018 · SCMR Staff APICS, Deloitte name seven talented teams to compete in finals of the best-in-class, global event

•   Exclusive

The Right Way to Procure Indirect Materials and Services

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Jayanth Jayaram and Sime Curkovic A new IP standard offers a framework to get the most from your indirect spend.

•   Exclusive

Power to the buyer

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Frank Mobus and Howard Levy Buyers may feel powerless facing a sole-source, but they have more power than they think because they overlook the pressures on the supplier.

•   Exclusive

Contracting for Success with Chinese State-Owned Enterprises

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Chris Carr and Dan Harris Foreign firms doing business in or with China are likely to sell products and services to Chinese state-owned enterprises. When a dispute requires the Chinese legal system for resolution, the SOE is likely to be favored. Self-enforcing contracts are a viable workaround to help…

•   Exclusive

Measuring Supplier Innovation

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Tingting Yan, Kevin J. Dooley and Thomas Y. Choi Most CPOs understand that the next big innovation is out there, being invented by someone. But, new research indicates that few have a process in place to identify and measure the innovation in their supply base.