As more mergers take place in the semiconductor industry, customers need to carefully track data such as product identification numbers that can change at the manufacturer level, adding a layer of confusion.
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, at 48.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), increased 1.9% over November’s 46.5, its lowest number in 2024, with the PMI contracting for the eighth consecutive month and the 24th time in the last 25 months, since…
Thursday, November 21, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
According to Gartner data, 69% of organizations believe customer satisfaction will be the paramount metric for strategic decision-making by 2026. However, many leaders fail to leverage it properly.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
When managers foster collaboration among forecasting, production, and marketing teams, they can align on demand expectations and share insights across various functions, improving demand forecasts.
Cross-border movements are surging as U.S.-based companies seek to shorten supply chains exposed for over-reliance on Far East manufacturing during and after the pandemic. Shippers are advised to plan early to avoid congestion and keep up with every shifting Customs procedure.…
The pandemic put both Walmart and Amazon in very good positions. They both ensured that they always had the goods, as well as the employee labor needed during the pandemic. Since then, Walmart has done a fair amount relative to its competitiveness vis a vis Amazon.
Jason Miller, Eli Broad Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management and Interim Chairperson of the Department of Supply Chain Management within Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, breaks down inventory trends
Even in many sophisticated organizations parcel shipping has remained largely immune from the strategic spend management and technological advancements that have become commonplace across supply chains. Given parcel shipping cost increases of recent years, it’s time for that…
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…
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