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Predicting the future is impossible; so focus on mitigating risk and building resiliency

Monday, June 24, 2024 · Jonathan Colehower Supply chain crunches occur precisely because they are unpredictable and expose vulnerabilities that had not previously been considered. But, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared.

NextGen Supply Chain Conference announces Johnson & Johnson’s Luis Roman as keynote speaker

Friday, June 21, 2024 · SCMR Staff Johnson & Johnson’s Luis Roman will incorporate his supply chain expertise in his keynote address at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain conference.

Enhancing operational intelligence in supply chain management through AI/ML

Friday, June 21, 2024 · Hardik Chawla Integrating AI and ML, particularly generative AI and LLMs, into supply chain operations is no longer a choice but a necessity for businesses to remain competitive in the future.

Building the ‘Procurement Intelligence Team’

Thursday, June 20, 2024 · Brian Straight Tealbook founder Stephany LaPierre explains why a ‘data brain’ is needed to collect and analyze the necessary data for efficient procurement operations.

Developing a dynamic S&OP process for third-party logistics

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 · Richard A. Elmquist and Luis Dávila The preservation of food characteristics and quality within a temperature-controlled environment presents a complex challenge in the food supply chain. Developing a dynamic S&OP process is one way to address this.

Bite-sized nuggets offer real-time learning

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 · Brian Straight Microlearning offers businesses the opportunity to focus training and education at relevant times and in ways that employees will engage with.

Logisticians adjusting to volatility that is now embedded in supply chain

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 · John D. Schulz The influential 35th annual State of Logistics Report shows how logisticians are adapting to “permanent volatility” in their supply chains as they ride out the wave of uncertainty.

Navigating global elections: A blueprint for supply chain resilience

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 · Mirko Woitzik With major countries such as the U.S., India and Taiwan holding elections this year, supply chains face an uncertain path toward resiliency.

Did your AI project fail because of the wrong AI?

Monday, June 17, 2024 · Norman Katz AI is a piece of software that is not just one thing: it is a technology tool to do a job. Selecting the right software, and at the right point of the business process, is the key to getting software projects done and done correctly.

Dell is creating an inclusive workforce thanks to LISA

Friday, June 14, 2024 · Brian Straight Using AI, Dell has created a tool that allows deaf or hard-of-hearing employees to engage with company services without the need for a sign language interpreter.

Top summer reads: 6 unconventional books with supply chain lessons

Thursday, June 13, 2024 · Andrew Balthrop and Stephanie Powell Thomas Inspiration and innovation can come from many places, and these non-supply chains books can provide just that for supply chain professionals.

Procurement control tower: Proof of concept through machine learning and natural language processing

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 · Bishwajit Kumar and Pablo Barros Gomez Implementing a procurement control tower provides advanced insights to the sponsor company, bringing end-to-end visibility, enhanced exception management, improved decision-making, improved risk management, cost savings, and more, an MIT CTL capstone research project found.

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.