The Services PMI—at 50.3 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—fell 1.6% off of May’s 51.9 reading, growing, at a slower rate, for the fifth consecutive month. ISM said that the services sector has seen growth in 35 of the last 36 months, with December 2022 being…
Supply chain challenges are now structural and could take several years to resolve themselves. McKinsey has laid out 10 steps CPOs can take to overcome some of those challenges.
Thursday, June 1, 2023 · Ilaria Ida Walton, Iris van der Velden and Ruth Thomas
Agriculture is the keystone of global food security, but the current system is built on a house of cards. It relies on cheap labor, abundant resources and energy, and a stable supply chain.
By leveraging the power of e-logistics technology, companies can improve visibility, communication, and efficiency within their supply chain operations.
In the realm of procurement, it is crucial for professionals to strategically generate substantial value during deal negotiations, especially when dealing with supplier agreements that encompass more than mere pricing considerations.
The top global supply chains identify and capture new opportunities, drive progress and transform the way their organizations work, Gartner said. Schneider Electric is atop the Global Supply Chain Top 25 for the first time.
Thursday, May 25, 2023 · Charles Edwards, vice president, SASI World
Empowerment must be combined with continuous learning at all organizational levels. Preparing for AI means a move away from traditional training to learning.
A Boston Consulting Group survey finds CEOs generally optimistic, but focused on executing strategic cost-cutting that leaves their businesses poised for success.
Software supply chains have a lot in common with their more traditional supply chain cousins, including just-in-time delivery mechanisms and tiered structures.
More organizations are finding that integrating 3PLs can offer many benefits to their supply chains. But there is a right way and a wrong way to do that.
Commerce reported that April retail sales—at $686.1 billion—were up 0.4% compared to March and were up 1.6% annually. And from February through April, it said retail sales increased 3.1% compared to the same period a year ago. NRF reported that April retail sales, which…
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 · Michael Dominy, vp analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice
Digital business models offer many benefits to organizations, but they require supply chain leaders to implement changes to planning and operations.
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