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Moody’s weighs in on insurance risks supply chains face today

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 · Brian Straight
A report from Moody’s has identified areas of the supply chain where insurers are most concerned.

Supply chain certification programs

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Supply Chain Management Review is offering this listing of available supply chain certification programs for professionals seeking to continue their education.

The rise of customer-centric supply chains

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · Brian Straight
Changing customer demands are putting more pressure on supply chains. In response, more companies are putting the customer at the center of supply chain design.

The VC tourists have left the building

Monday, June 10, 2024 · Brian Straight
The Covid pandemic drove interest in supply chain investment, but many of the firms that invested didn’t have much expertise in the space, and those outside investors have slowly disappeared.

Nearshoring shifts focus of procurement leaders

Friday, June 7, 2024 · Bridget McCrea
Bringing production and sourcing back to the United States or to a country in close proximity have always been goals for companies that want to gain better control over their supply chains. But for procurement leaders, it adds complexity.

3PLs: Increase Speed, Increase Revenue

Thursday, June 6, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Join our webinar to discover how 3PLs can leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative processes to boost speed, efficiency, and financial success in a fast-paced market.

Is AI ready for takeoff? Analysis finds only 11% of firms have gone beyond pilots

Thursday, June 6, 2024 · Brian Straight
While AI talk is dominating boardrooms, an analysis by Zero100 found that only 11% of companies have moved past the pilot stage with artificial intelligence projects.

May services economy activity sees a return to growth

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The May Services PMI, at 53.8 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), was up 4.4% over April’s 49.4, which marked the first time the Services PMI contracted since December 2022, when it came in at 49 and prior to that the last month seeing contraction was in May 2020,…

Value chains need rewiring. Are manufacturers up to the task?

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 · Brian Straight
While strategic intent to rewire global value chains is there, many manufacturers are falling short, focusing on incremental change that will not be enough to remain competitive, a new report says.

Building corridors to a greener future

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 · Elizabeth Bruttomesso and Shruti Pant
An analysis of electric trucks, barges and rail showed varying degrees of benefits when attempting to move cargo from a port to a warehouse in this MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics SCM Capstone project.

Unlocking the value of procurement in the evolving midmarket

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 · Etosha Thurman and Stephanie LeRoy
By implementing digital solutions, Cirque du Soleil has embraced a more agile and efficient approach to procurement, positioning itself for a bright future with long-term growth.

Manufacturing output decreases for second straight month in May, reports ISM

Monday, June 3, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 48.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.5% from April’s 49.2, which was off 1.1% compared to March’s 50.3 reading.

Dry van truckload pricing shows no signs of significant improvement

Monday, June 3, 2024 · Jason Miller
A series of factors, including excess capacity and demand weakness, will likely keep dry van truckload rates in check for the remainder of 2024.

Problematic perspectives on EPA’s latest greenhouse gas standards

Friday, May 31, 2024 · Andrew Balthrop
New EPA regulations seeking to reduce carbon emissions of heavy-duty trucks are problematic for many reasons and will create additional supply chain concerns.

Five strategies to make procurement more sustainable

Thursday, May 30, 2024 · Pierre-François Thaler and Matias Pollmann-Larsen
A recent report from Accenture and EcoVadis found that delivering on sustainability goals is a top driver in 71% of procurement programs.
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