Monday, June 12, 2017 · Melissa Botero and Fabian Brenninkmeijer
Supply chain professionals are often confronted with the challenge of managing highly volatile customer shipments resulting from the bullwhip effect. This volatility leads to supply chain-wide inefficiencies, high operational complexity, low service levels and substantial costs.
This announcement follows Scout's release of Harvard Business Review Analytic Services procurement industry research, which explores the critical roles that sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management play in enterprise success.
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 56.9 in May, down 0.6% from April's 57.5, which was its highest level since February 2015, while still growing for the 89th consecutive month. The May NMI is 1% higher than the 12-month…
Arviem AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, recently announced the launch of real-time carbon footprint monitoring in the logistics chain to support sustainability initiatives of clients.
The May PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure growth, was up 0.1% to 54.9 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), with the PMI now having grown for nine consecutive months.
Surveys undertaken by global research firms often reveal a “disconnect” between what respondents say they'll do and how they actually behave. A recent example of this was revealed when Gartner researchers asked Asia/Pacific CEOs about their spend on technology.
Across the supply chain, there are multiple moving parts going in all directions inside a continuous and intricate process. But it all starts at the manufacturing center which means avoiding mistakes here is key and here's why.
As manufacturers move from the research to adoption phase of digitization programs, the need for organizational leadership is becoming increasingly clear. A visionary leader is critical.
MercuryGate International, Inc., a leading Transportation Management System (TMS) provider, announced the launch of ezVision at last week's Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference.
While many key market themes remain intact as they relate to the industrial real estate market, there are also some apparent changes, too, according to the May edition of CBRE's “Americas Industrial & Logistics Trends Report.
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