Monday, June 9, 2025 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
Within the world of supply chain management, your competitive advantage might have been making the lowest-cost product at the fastest possible speed. Today’s ability to achieve competitive advantage depends on end-to-end upstream visibility and the ability to secure critical…
Strong relationships depend on collaboration. In a healthy supply chain, buyers and suppliers count on timely feedback and accurate information. This synchronization keeps everyone happy and promotes trust, enabling the relationship to grow.
The traditional negotiation playbook in procurement hasn’t aged well. We’ve all seen the script: invite multiple bids, negotiate hard on price, and lock in the lowest cost. In calm markets, that might work. But in recent years many supply chains have found themselves exposed.
The May Services PMI, at 49.9 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), fell 1.7% from April’s 51.6 reading. Prior to May, the Services PMI had seen growth in 56 of the previous 59 months, going back to the initial recovery from the pandemic in June 2020.
As uncertainty becomes the norm, companies are turning to item-level visibility to gain real-time insights, minimize risk, and make smarter, faster supply chain decisions—before disruption strikes.
Electronics supply chains face mounting uncertainty from tariffs, reshoring efforts, and automation pressures—but experts say strategic planning and design integration can unlock resilience and growth.
Sue Williams, managing director at Hexagon Consultants, shares her insights on overlooked supply chain risks, digital transformation pitfalls, AI’s practical use cases, and the shift toward nearshoring, cross-functional collaboration, and ESG integration, in this 6 Questions…
As climate change, tariffs, and operational inefficiencies strain global food systems, companies are betting on digital tools to bring clarity and resilience to a fragile agricultural supply chain.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 · Ryan Richard, vice president, customer success, GS1 US
FSMA Rule 204 may be the regulatory spark, but digital traceability is the real opportunity. Businesses leaning in now aren’t just preparing to meet requirements—they’re building faster, safer, and more transparent supply chains.
After several weeks of rising tensions, the U.S. and China have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs for 90 days with more negotiations to follow in an effort to reach a broader trade deal.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 · V G Venkatesh, Ankur Rathi, and Yangyan Shi
Organizations that lead in building resilience are better positioned to benefit from future disruptions. Here’s how your organization can join that exclusive group.
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…
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