Friday, December 1, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
A Canadian supply chain law set to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, will place the responsibility on brands, retailers, and importers to identify and prevent child and forced labor within their supplier networks.
Friday, November 10, 2023 · Christopher A. Boone, PH.D, Associate Professor, Mississippi State; Karl B. Mandrodt, PH.D., Professor, Geogia College and State University; Joseph Tillman, Manager Education Programs, SMC3; Jason Shin, PH.D., Assistant Professor, Mississippi State
Logistics operations are facing a human capital crisis that poses a threat to both performance and competitiveness. The 32nd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends examines how businesses are competing for talent, and adopting technology to stay ahead of the…
Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
It’s clear education and training must evolve to maintain pace with advancing technologies like AI, but getting a handle on what skills gaps exist within your organization can be a challenge.
Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Roberto Michel
This year’s survey found increasing levels of use for various automation and software technologies, while technology budgets held fairly steady. However, operations face continued challenges around labor scarcity, inadequate warehouse space, and the pressure to perform in…
Friday, October 27, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
The expected continued growth in cross-border commerce with Mexico is likely to attract new investment all along the border. The nearshoring activity to Mexico and reshoring to the U.S. will continue for years to come.
Thursday, October 19, 2023 · Unity SCM
Supply chain disruptions happen daily, and some are more problematic than others. With the right data solution and a proactive supply chain strategy, your organization can be better equipped to address supply chain disruptions — from seasonal issues to severe weather events.
Monday, October 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
As the supply chain has become more global and more complicated, the influence of geopolitical events is creating more urgency for businesses to secure their networks.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Target Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer Gretchen McCarthy explained Target’s $7 billion investment, which includes new store designs, to manage its in-store experience and optimize related assets for the benefit of its customers.
Friday, September 29, 2023 · Charan Lalwani
E-commerce has changed the fulfillment center, ushering in an era of a technology-driven facility that is better equipped to handle fast-moving product.
Monday, September 25, 2023 · Conrad Snover
Over the past year, there has been an uptick in procurement recruitment, a trend driven by global disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains.
Friday, September 22, 2023 · Marianna Vydrevich and Norman Katz
Good supply chain network design helps to ensure that enterprises are performing properly at each stage of their supply chain with respect to the supply chain as an end-to-end whole.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 · Craig Moss
Countries are enacting laws and directives that require companies to assess their suppliers’ environmental and human rights practices. Failure to walk that tightrope now carries the risk of legal charges and fines in addition to reputational damage.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 · Stephen Beard, VP of transportation at PFS
The days of choosing a transportation provider based on the best rates are long gone. Now, brands must consider a number of other criteria.
Saturday, September 2, 2023 · Tom Morgan, Richard Tarpey, Ila Manuj, Kiran Patil and Terry Pohlen
The dynamic nature of supply chains necessitates continuous learning, which can unlock benefits for all involved, including improved service delivery, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.
Friday, September 1, 2023 · Bridget McCrea
As more companies work to make their global supply chains more resilient, strong, and efficient, supply chain management software continue to play an important role in those efforts.
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