Friday, January 3, 2025 · Brian Straight
A new year brings the same concerns for procurement teams. Managing through disruption continues to be a top challenge requiring new partnerships and improved resiliency.
Monday, December 23, 2024 · Brian Straight
Exotec’s Andy Williams says that automation and robotics should rebound in 2025 as verticals such as CPG and automotive ramp up their warehouse technology investments.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Advanced technology is driving the need to improve so-called soft skills such as communication, leadership and problem-solving.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 · Brian Straight
Employee engagement is a tricky proposition for many companies, but starting with communication is one way to jumpstart retention.
Friday, November 1, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Since procurement touches all aspects of an organization, effective communication with both internal and external audiences becomes paramount to organizational success.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 · Brian Straight
While DEI has become a divisive topic in the current political environment, studies have found that businesses that employ DEI education are more likely to have supply chain success.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Supply chain managers have new-found leverage in organizations post-Covid, but that leverage requires broader knowledge of the organization to effectively advocate for the necessary resources.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 · Brian Straight
With SAP discontinuing support for some legacy products in 2027, the rush is on for companies to transform their digital processes for new technologies.
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.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 · Brian Straight
When many people think of business succession planning, often they are speaking of the CEO’s chair. But succession planning within departments is a critical part of ensuring business continuity.
Friday, August 2, 2024 · Brian Straight
Chief procurement officers face challenges in securing materials and supplies in a volatile supply chain yet still controlling that spending.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 · Brian Straight
Earlier this year, Boeing’s Tiffany Andrews joined Fairmarkit’s Erin McFarlane on stage at the ISM World Conference to discuss how the aircraft giant has leaned into artificial intelligence to get better control of its tail spend and land its out-of-control spending.
Monday, July 22, 2024 · Brian Straight
Humanitarian supply chains are the key to survival for many following disasters, but the planning involved begins long before a disaster ever strikes.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 · Bridget McCrea
In supply chain, an alphabet soup of certification credentials is available to employees, who must weigh which ones offer the best career opportunities.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 · Brian Straight
The unique role supply chains play in an organization means they can have an outsized impact on the market competitiveness of the company.
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