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Why material procurement is construction’s hidden productivity killer

Friday, September 19, 2025 · Eric Helitzer, founder and CEO, SubBase Material procurement silently drives construction project delays, cost overruns, and waste. By treating procurement as a production system, contractors can unlock measurable productivity gains.

Optimizing supplier oversight with risk intelligence

Thursday, September 18, 2025 · Steven Adler Supplier risk intelligence enables organizations to anticipate disruptions, protect against compliance failures, and uncover opportunities by monitoring external signals such as cyber breaches, litigation, labor issues, and M&A activity.

CFOs vs. CPOs: Why they clash and how to bridge the gap

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 · Scott Macfee, CEO, SpendHQ Procurement leaders are tasked with driving resilience, sustainability, and innovation—but CFOs often see only tactical cost control. Bridging this perception gap starts with shared language, aligned KPIs, and financial storytelling that ties procurement directly to…

GNC, FedEx Supply Chain and Sysco named NextGen End User award winners

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 · SCMR Staff FedEx Supply Chain, Sysco, and GNC have been named 2025 NextGen End User Award winners for their innovative use of AI, digital transformation, and robotics to advance supply chain performance.

Smarter, faster, leaner: Optimizing the end-to-end supply chain

Monday, September 15, 2025 · Dr. María Jesús Sáenz, Dr. Jaime Macías Aguayo, Javiera Arancibia and Fernanda Esparza Companies can reduce planning delays and improve service levels by using a hybrid metaheuristic approach, achieving near-optimal solutions in minutes instead of hours.

AI will not solve the problems of Big Data

Monday, September 15, 2025 · Norman Katz AI can enhance data analysis but it cannot fix the fundamental challenges of Big Data—such as volume, variety, velocity, veracity, and relevancy—that must be addressed before AI can succeed.

Turning operations into outcomes by making the supply chain a strategic asset

Friday, September 12, 2025 · Molly VandenHeuvel, Business Advisor, Oliver Wight Americas Molly VandenHeuvel of Oliver Wight Americas argues that translating supply chain metrics into strategic outcomes and embedding them in executive decision-making is the key to turning operations into business results.

Early-bird deadline for NextGen Supply Chain Conference ends Sept. 12

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 · SCMR Staff Early-bird registration for the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will close on Friday, Sept. 12.

Fixing the misalignment between supply chain leaders and the C-suite

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 · Al Mendoza, EY U.S. & Americas supply chain leader and Brian Waits, principal, supply chain and operations consulting, Ernst & Young LLP Bridging the gap between supply chain leaders and executives requires reframing the supply chain as a driver of customer value and growth, not just a cost center.

Hospitals should invest in technologies based on quality, not ROI

Monday, September 8, 2025 · Mahek Abdel-Khalik Research reveals that hospitals prioritizing quality-based technology adoption achieve stronger supply chain performance, reduced costs, and better patient outcomes than those focused solely on financial returns.

Tariffs, caution, and consumer resilience: Inside Wells Fargo’s 2025 Supply Chain Report

Friday, September 5, 2025 · Brian Straight Wells Fargo’s 2025 Supply Chain Report reveals a sector adapting to tariffs, shifting inventory strategies, and transportation complexity while consumers remain resilient and retailers tread cautiously into the holiday season.

Dexory named 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Start-up Award winner

Thursday, September 4, 2025 · SCMR Staff The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Start-up Award celebrates innovative young companies transforming supply chain operations with cutting-edge technology. This year’s winner, Dexory, is redefining warehouse visibility and data intelligence with its AI-powered robotics platform,…

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Fixing the disconnect in production planning

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · Tan Miller A closer look at how manufacturers can avoid costly planning gaps by aligning long-run product family strategies with short-run, end-item scheduling through hierarchical production planning.

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Cognitive procurement with chatbots: Pros and cons

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · Sarah Sengupta and Sudipendra Nath Roy AI-powered chatbots are transforming procurement by streamlining workflows, accelerating decision-making, and cutting costs—but not without risks. Benefits still outweigh the risks, but understanding where those risks lie and proactively working to eliminate them will make…

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SCM for everyone: Making your business understand the supply chain

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · Kai Hoberg, Rico Merkert, and Marianne Jahre Supply chain decisions affect—and are affected by—nearly every function in a firm. Yet sales, R&D, or finance often act without realizing the impact that their decisions have on the supply chain.