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Weak IT Infrastructure Threatens Supply Chains

Monday, August 14, 2017 · Michael Gravier Supply Chains are in danger – they haven't caught up with the last technological revolution, amidst all the hoopla and hope surrounding the next economic revolution's productivity and efficiency advantages, nobody is talking about what it means for the future role…

New Attitudes for S&OP / IBP to Keep Pace with Evolving Markets

Friday, August 11, 2017 · SCMR Staff Have you ever wondered why so many companies struggle to implement an effective S&OP strategy? In this webinar we'll examine why it's time to view S&OP as an evolutionary process that is flexible, adaptable and forward thinking

Compartmentalized Trucks Cut the Cost of Grocery Distribution

Monday, August 7, 2017 · Dr. Alexander Hübner and Manuel Ostermeier Groceries need to be stored and transported at different temperatures depending on the nature of each product – so why not rationalize the distribution of these items by accommodating different temperature zones in the same truck?

Global Economy Picks Ups Speed, Says Atradius Worldwide

Friday, August 4, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The global economy is continuing to strengthen, notes Atradius Worldwide, a consultancy specializing in trade credit insurance, surety and debt collections.

ISM reports ongoing non-manufacturing growth at a slower rate in July

Thursday, August 3, 2017 · Jeff Berman The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—declined 3.5% to 53.9 (a reading above 50 indicates growth) in July, coming off June's 57.4, which is its highest level since February 2015. The NMI grew for the 91st consecutive month, and the…

NAFTA Renegotiation and its Supply Chain Implications Explored

Thursday, August 3, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers are now trying to understand the implications of the upcoming NAFTA renegotiation to begin this month. In an exclusive interview with two prominent trade attorneys, the complexity of the development becomes more evident.

The Amazon Effect and Your Supply Chain

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 · SCMR Staff To keep pace with the "Amazon Effect", supply chain managers are forced to adjust strategies so they won't lose loyal customers or even worse their business. In this webinar we'll look at some of these new strategies, detail the results companies have had…

Resilinc Awarded Patent for supply Chain Risk Analytics and Vulnerability Maps

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Resilinc, a California-based cloud provider of supply chain resilience and risk management intelligence and analytics has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted their patent for analyzing supply chain vulnerability metrics such as risk score and…

ISM Reports Another Month of Growth in Manufacturing Sector

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 · Jeff Berman While falling short of June's pace, manufacturing output began the second half of 2017 in decent shape, according to data issued in the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) monthly Manufacturing Report on Business.

Automotive & Industrial Companies Could Unlock $1 Billion Each in Revenue,  According to Accenture

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 · SCMR Staff Further evidence that the digitization of supply chains has been highly disruptive surfaced today with the release of its impact on the auto industry.

The Florida Ports Security and Technology Conference Addresses Risk Mitigation

Friday, July 28, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The Florida Ports Security and Technology Conference, taking place September 12 and 13 in Orlando, Florida, will provide an exclusive platform for major seaport security operators and world-renowned solution providers to come together and explore ways to harness and optimize…

What is the Role of Logistics and Transportation Companies in Building Resilience?

Thursday, July 27, 2017 · Beatriz Acero López and Maria Jesús Saénz Companies across the globe are rethinking their supply chains in response to an increasingly uncertain competitive environment. But a key issue that many enterprises are overlooking is the role of logistics service providers (LSPs)* in developing and managing resilient,…

Predictive Analytics Market to Grow, Says RapidRatings

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 · Patrick Burnson RapidRatings, a leader in “financial health” analytics for public and private companies, continues to track the trend of investment in risk management technologies across all industries and business areas.

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Supply Chain Certification: It’s not a “one and done” exercise

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 · Bridget McCrea Here are six supply chain certification trends to watch in 2017…and beyond.

TECSYS Partners with Ryder to Further Extend Its Reach into the Health Systems Market

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 · SCMR Staff TECSYS Inc., a leading supply chain management software company, recently announced its partnership with Ryder System, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions company, to address the growing challenges of end-…