An International Federation of Robotics survey finds more than 4.2 million robots are now operating in factories worldwide, a 10% increase from the previous year.
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.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
A long-term U.S. port strike may have been adverted, but another deadline looms in January. Don Maier from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains the impact organized labor has on the supply chain.
NRF reported that its calculation of September retail sales, which is based on Census data and excludes automobile dealers, gas stations, and restaurants, saw retail sales rise 0.4% on a seasonally-adjusted basis month-over-month, topping August’s 0.1% increase, and were up…
Roberto Isaias, chief supply chain officer at Mattel, shared insights from his 30-plus years leading change and how Mattel’s supply chain has thrived at the CSCMP EDGE conference.
As logistics and supply chain organization seek to ease the talent shortage and enhance gender diversity in the field, more companies are looking to recruit more actively from demographic groups including women.
Six critical strategies are essential considerations for supply chain operations and technology executives embarking on a technology modernization, digital transformation or innovation initiative.
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.
Cybercriminals exploit the relationships between companies and suppliers to infiltrate critical systems, often causing significant operational and financial damage. Businesses must assess the specific risks they face and the role their suppliers play in these scenarios.
Labor peace is now restored for 36 United States-based East and Gulf Coast ports following a brief but heightened period of uncertainty after the two sides reached a tentative agreement.
Internal system errors and supply chain disruptions are a detriment most companies can’t afford. In fact, addressing internal supply chain disruptions is the key to helping companies excel beyond their current status quo.
The annual 3PL Logistics Study finds that change and the ability to adapt to change continues to dominate the 3PL and shipper worlds.
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