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.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Kevin McGirl
Supply chain companies are typically overloaded with data. They need to process huge volumes of financial, customer, logistical and operational information daily to stay running smoothly.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Steven A. Melnyk, Clay Voorhees and Nick Little
The next generation of supply chains will be tasked with delivering an experience as well as a product.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
As the 2018 Retail Supply Chain Conference concludes this week in Phoenix, leading industry indicators point to continued consumer confidence.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock
Finding solutions to the rising cost of supply is just one reason why procurement matters (as if readers who are planning on attending ISM 2018 in Nashville have any doubts)
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Bridget McCrea
The evolving supply chain finance sector is making it easier for suppliers and buyers to work out their own win-win financial arrangements.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
More control and influence by China is inevitable. The strengthening of China's ties and interdependencies is happening in plain sight.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock
One of America's iconic food brands says it is investing to create an efficient and nimble supply chain that can respond to a changing consumer while meeting its customer's requirements
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · John D. Schulz
Buoyed by surging demand, less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are revving up for 2018, warning that tightening capacity means sharply higher rates in a new era of pricing.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · Sean Monahan and Johan Gott
The ultimate effect of populism on global trade is unclear, but the risks are high. Supply chain managers need new tools to value risk under different scenarios.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · Debabrata Ghosh, Peeyush Mehta, Balram Avittathur and Uttam Sarkar
Although India is the world's 7th largest economy and one of the fastest growing economies on the planet, it lags many developing countries— notably China—on indicators of innovation such as R&D spend and the economic contribution of high-tech manufacturing.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · Larry Lapide
To capitalize on all revenue opportunities, companies need what we call QRF to identify when a demand spike or drastic change in demand might occur.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
2018 promises to be an “exciting year” for supply chain managers, say analysts at Panjiva Research. The think tank has published a series of eight reports investigating the opportunities and challenges in the global marketplace.
Monday, February 26, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
As the 2018 Olympics wrapped up last month, millions of viewers had a fresh look at South Korea and came to understand its vital status in the Pacific Rim. This is hardly any news for global supply chain managers, however, particularly those working in the high-tech…
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