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Penske, NTT Data, CSCMP study finds change still dominates 3PL market

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 · Brian Straight
The annual 3PL Logistics Study finds that change and the ability to adapt to change continues to dominate the 3PL and shipper worlds.

The 10 top disruptions in 2024 (so far)

Monday, September 30, 2024 · Brian Straight
Regulations, climate and more are increasing and supply chains are paying the price. These are the top supply chain disruptions in 2024 so far.

Why global businesses must consider climate change risks to their supply chains

Friday, September 27, 2024 · Sara Hsu
Extreme weather events are on the rise, posing significant challenges to supply chain managers, who must make rapid decisions and pivot to alternative suppliers or different logistic routes while adhering to climate-related regulations.

How industrial leaders can avoid buyer’s remorse when investing in new technology

Thursday, September 26, 2024 · Dan Luttner, managing partner at Plantensive
Technology investment can help grow a business, but doing so when the firm is not ready can only hamper the process. Dan Luttner of Plantensive explains how to make the process more successful.

The cold chain in pharma: Chilling precision with booming growth

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 · Joe Volpe
New technologies, including precision global tracking and smart materials, are emerging to meet the rising demand for medicines within the pharma cold chain.

6 Questions With … Autumn Bayles

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 · Brian Straight
In hospitality procurement, challenges like dynamic pricing, supply chain volatility, and high-quality requirements are common. That requires robust processes and proactive supplier management. Aramark SVP Autumn Bayles talks about that and more in this SCMR 6 Questions With…

Estée Lauder, Schneider Electric and S&S Activewear to receive NextGen End User awards

Monday, September 23, 2024 · Brian Straight
Estée Lauder, Schneider Electric and S&S Activewear will receive NextGen Supply Chain End User awards at the upcoming supply chain conference.

The EPIC Framework: A tool for supply chain managers in an age of global disruptions

Friday, September 20, 2024 · University of Tennessee Knoxville Global Supply Chain Institute
The EPIC Framework provides the structure for assessing supply chain readiness in regions around the globe from economic, political, infrastructural, and competence perspectives by defining and explaining these dimensions to assess their potential impacts on the effectiveness…

Open eBL: Transforming the electronic bill of lading with open-source innovation and industry collaboration

Thursday, September 19, 2024 · Vanessa Mbanefo
The Open eBL initiative represents a bold step forward in the digitization of global trade by prioritizing interoperability, cost-efficiency, and inclusivity to create a scalable solution accessible to all supply chain stakeholders.

GenAI’s role in advancing supply chain planning

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
GenAI can be a powerful SCP partner, but as with any new technology, consideration should be given to the unique application for the organization with the adoption of GenAI as part of the digital strategy, but not the sole strategy.

August retail sales are up, notes Commerce and NRF

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · 24/7 Staff
Commerce reported that total August retail sales, at $710.8 billion, increased 0.1% compared to July, while posting a 2.1% annual gain. NRF reported that its calculation of August retail sales, which is based on Census data and excludes automobile dealers, gas stations, and…

Will the new president of Mexico help or hinder manufacturing?

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Claudia Sheinbaum, the president-elect of Mexico, is proposing judicial reforms, but her ability to crack down on crime could impact continued manufacturing investment.

A scheduled workforce is a stable workforce

Monday, September 16, 2024 · Norman Katz
A trend to require companies to schedule workers two week’s in advance could be a cure to creating a more stable, healthier workforce.

2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup

Friday, September 13, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, have announced the speaker and session lineup for the 2024…

Communication issues hamper supplier experience

Friday, September 13, 2024 · Brian Straight
HICX survey finds 98% of suppliers say their communications with their largest customers is in need of improvement, hampering supply chain improvement processes.
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