Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Larry Lapide
Prior S&OP planning assumed supply was plentiful, and that forecasting could be done using historical demand. Thus, I realized that at least two special planning teams would have to be assembled to support forecasting and planning under uncertainty, and during severe…
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Brian Straight
Back in late 2023, in response to global panic about the state of the supply chain, President Joe Biden announced the formation of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. Now, another group has formed. Will it succeed in its mission to improve the supply chain?
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Brian Straight
Businesses may already be adjusting their supply chains in anticipation of a potential port strike that could idle 36 ports.
Friday, August 30, 2024 · Brian Straight
The NextGen Supply Chain Conference is offering an early bird pricing discount for the Oct. 21-23 conference, but the opportunity to attend the conference at the lower price expires Sept. 6.
Friday, August 30, 2024 · Brian Straight
A $125 million redevelopment project in Portland, Oregon’s Old Town neighborhood hopes to leverage 3D printing to bring shoe and apparel manufacturing back to the region in a live-work-play community.
Thursday, August 29, 2024 · Moonmoon Rathod
Innovations in last-mile delivery are more than just technological advancements; they are strategic tools that businesses can leverage to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 · Lorraine Gavin, principal analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Most companies manage change as a point in time. This approach does not engage and support stakeholders throughout the duration, often resulting in a failed initiative. There is a better way.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 · Brian Straight
Logility’s Steve Johanson talks about his career journey, the keys to designing a supply chain, and what technology he sees impacting the supply chain in 2025 in this SCMR 6 Questions With … profile.
Monday, August 26, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Montreal-based Class I railroad carrier CN said on Saturday that it received an offer from the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which called for imposing binding arbitration between CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.
Monday, August 26, 2024 · Jeff Berman
Driven by high levels of online shopping and e-commerce activity, consumers’ ongoing desire for free and fast shipping remains in high demand. But for retailers unable to meet these demands, consumers will not hesitate to turn to other alternatives.
Friday, August 23, 2024 · Andy Gray
Canadian Labour Minister Steve McKinnon stepped in and ordered binding arbitration between the country’s largest railroads and Teamsters Canada, allowing rail operations to resume and averting a major supply chain disruption
Thursday, August 22, 2024 · Brian Straight
A recent survey from JAGGAER found that 53% of procurement and supply chain professionals said that workload issues and inefficiencies are the top risks facing their organizations, and if they had the right technology and more time, they could grow the business and drive…
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 · Brian Straight
As supply chain professionals deal with the challenges associated with increased workloads, increased scrutiny, and mandates to control spending, research from Gartner has identified the most common constraints and offered ways to solve them.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 · Brian Straight
One-third of C-suite executives lack confidence in procurement’s ability to control costs and spend management, but a new survey finds that is changing.
Monday, August 19, 2024 · Norman Katz
Businesses can use their supply chain to build trust and improve brand performance, providing a boost to the bottom line.
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