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3 transformative trends impacting S&OP strategies

As organizations grapple with ongoing economic uncertainty, many supply chain planning leaders will face organizational resource constraints and competing business priorities. Here are three trends…

Call for speakers: 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference looking for industry leaders

Registration for speaking opportunities at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now open. This year’s conference will focus on 4 key industries: 3PL, CPG, life sciences and food &…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference heads to Nashville in 2025 with focus on 4 key…

The NextGen Supply Chain Conference is heading to Nashville in October, with a focus on 4 key industries: 3PL/logistics, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, and life sciences.

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3 transformative trends impacting S&OP strategies

Friday, April 18, 2025 · Gartner Supply Chain
As organizations grapple with ongoing economic uncertainty, many supply chain planning leaders will face organizational resource constraints and competing business priorities. Here are three trends that are impacting their work.

Register to speak at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Monday, April 14, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Registration for speaking opportunities at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now open. This year’s conference will focus on 4 key industries: 3PL, CPG, life sciences and food & beverage.

Call for speakers: 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference looking for industry leaders

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Registration for speaking opportunities at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now open. This year’s conference will focus on 4 key industries: 3PL, CPG, life sciences and food & beverage. Ideal speakers are C-suite or senior executives who can speak to…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference heads to Nashville in 2025 with focus on 4 key industries

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The NextGen Supply Chain Conference is heading to Nashville in October, with a focus on 4 key industries: 3PL/logistics, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, and life sciences.

ISM report points to services sector growth in March but at a reduced rate

Thursday, April 3, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The March Services PMI, at 50.8 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) fell 2.7% compared to February, growing, at a slower rate, for the ninth consecutive month, and for the 55th time in the last 58 months, going back to the initial recovery from the pandemic in June 2020.

Reactions pour in on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Thursday, April 3, 2025 · SCMR Staff
As expected, President Trump on Wednesday signed an Executive Order implementing reciprocal tariffs on nations around the world. Reaction has been swift from both industry and nations.

Manufacturing contracts in March, as tariff impact weighs on growth, notes ISM

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 49 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.3% from February’s 50.3 reading. January’s PMI, at 50.9, represented the first growth month, after a 26-month run of contraction.

Optimizing freight costs with AI: The power of regional data

Monday, March 31, 2025 · Sudesh Kesarkar
The future of AI-powered transportation cost prediction lies in the strategic integration of regional economic indicators through Metropolitan Statistical Areas, ensuring smarter decision-making and long-term competitiveness.

Navigating the future of e-commerce logistics: Balancing speed and cost

Friday, March 28, 2025 · Nitin Kumar
The future of e-commerce logistics hinges on balancing speed and cost. As consumers prioritize affordability, now is the time for retailers and carriers to reassess their logistics strategies, identifying opportunities to optimize fulfillment strategies, cut unnecessary…

ISM: February services sector activity grows for eighth consecutive month

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The February Services PMI, at 54.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) was up 0.7% compared to January, growing, at a faster rate, for the eighth consecutive month, and for the 54th time in the last 57 months, going back to the initial recovery from the pandemic in…
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It’s time to stay focused

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Brian Straight
We talk often about what a visitor from another planet would think if they landed on Earth? Well, the same applies if you open my inbox. Two out of every three messages these days centers on artificial intelligence or the impact of tariffs on supply chains. If you didn’t…

White House confirms 25% tariffs to go into effect on Canada, Mexico

Friday, January 31, 2025 · Brian Straight
A White House spokesperson said President Donald Trump has approved tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China as of Feb. 1. It is unclear if there will be any exceptions.
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From Complexity to Clarity: How technology is driving supply chain efficiency

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Bridget McCrea
This year’s Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit gives attendees the strategies, technologies, and automation tools required for ongoing success in modern logistics, transportation, and supply chain management environments.
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Rate shopping: A bargain-hunter’s paradise

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 · Korhan Acar, Marc Palazzolo, Aishwarya Kaul, and Faisal Ghoury
With inflation and interest rates easing, more competition in the market and the freight cycle poised to turn, shippers now have more rate negotiating power than they imagine.

Optimizing dedicated fleet operations: A strategic approach for success

Monday, December 30, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
Establishing a top-performing dedicated fleet requires strategic relationship management, effective use of technology, and thorough benchmarking analysis. By focusing on these areas, logistics leaders can ensure their dedicated fleets remain competitive and aligned with…
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