Friday, May 2, 2025 · Stan Fawcett, Sebastian Brockhaus, Amydee M. Fawcett, & A. Michael Knemeyer
The reality is true win-win relationships are rare. Why, you ask? Because they are hard to nurture, few managers know how to build them, and they are resource-intensive. But supply chain managers can learn from nature’s symbiotic relationships.
No longer considered just a cost center, the supply chain now plays a pivotal role in generating new revenue opportunities and ensuring companies meet the rising demands of today and tomorrow. Procter & Gamble is proving how.
Friday, May 2, 2025 · Dan Pellathy and Jadé Johnston
Procurement has a problem. It remains stuck in the past, but leading-edge companies have recognized this and have identified the foundational capabilities to transform their organizations.
MHI’s ProMat 2025 saw a record-shattering number of registered manufacturing and supply chain professionals, reaching a total of 52,223. The event, held March 17-20 in Chicago, saw attendees engaged with 1,160 exhibitors showcasing the latest supply chain technology and…
The nation’s leading TL and LTL carriers are proving that vision, efficiency, and smart expansion are the keys to success—even in a soft market. Here’s a look at how the elite carriers pump up their continuous improvement processes while wooing shippers with new…
Like most industries, procurement is facing a talent shortage. Targeting potential candidates earlier in their career journeys and continuing to invest in them can prove an effective anecdote.
Supply chains operate in an environment where disruptions are almost guaranteed. To address this, procurement organizations must leverage all the tools at their disposal to not only anticipate disruptions but also change how they respond with targeted improvements in processes…
Friday, May 2, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The advent of AI as a widely available business tool has given rise to numerous applications that are proliferating at a dizzying pace. As we strive to stay current with the latest applications, it’s essential not to overlook the ongoing efforts to enhance existing ones.
Inspiration can come from many places, but maybe it’s time to spend more effort on studying nature and what it can teach us about supply chain innovation.
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 48.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.3% from March’s 49.0 reading. The last two months of declines were preceded by gains, with January and February readings at 50.9 and 50.3, respectively.
An unshaken supply chain is built with transparent, simplified supply chains managed by a strong team built on trust and powered by innovative, smart tools. With the right technology, tools, architecture, and, most importantly, people, any company can create a helpful…
Cleo analyzed five years of earnings calls and stock price movement for 1,000 companies, and found investors rewarded those showing supply chain leadership.
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