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Reshoring is on the rise; how smart is your factory?

Monday, February 13, 2023 · Abhinav Agrawal and Rob Sterner
Sustained labor cost advantages in Asia complicates the reshoring equation, but a smart factory that offers worker productivity improvements of three-to-five times that of foreign workers makes it financially viable.

Muted 3PL growth forecast by Armstrong

Friday, February 10, 2023 · Jeff Berman
A recently-released report by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates highlights the pandemic-driven swings the 3PL sector has seen in recent years, and forecasts slower growth in the years ahead.

Report: It’s time to make supply chain managers a C-suite partner

Friday, February 10, 2023 · Brian Straight
SMBs can benefit from elevating the role of supply chain managers to that on par with other top executives finds a new report from Capterra.

Audiobook edition of ‘From Source to Sold’ released

Thursday, February 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
"From Source to Sold" offers unique insight into the minds of some of leading global supply chain experts. The book is now available in audiobook version on Audible, Amazon and many more sites.

Customer enablement offers supply chain orgs a pipeline to increased revenue

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 · Brian Straight
A survey released on Tuesday by Gartner has found that less than one-quarter of supply chain organizations have adopted customer enablement to the extent necessary to truly put the customer first.

To Efficiently Unload Trucks, You First Need to Dance

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
A Winning Collaboration Between DHL Supply Chain and Boston Dynamics.

Spending on diverse suppliers averages 3.6%

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new report finds that just 3.6% of spending is devoted to certified diverse suppliers, with 17% of all spend going to just 10 companies.

Supply Chain Resolutions: Can we stick with it this year?

Friday, February 3, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
Here are six areas that could use some extra attention.

Reaching 100% sustainable packaging proves difficult to achieve

Friday, February 3, 2023 · Brian Straight
While many companies pushed 100% sustainable packaging goals, most are unlikely to meet those targets and instead will switch to carbon-reduction efforts.

The mega trends offering the best opportunities for supply chains

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · Brian Straight
From robotics to self-driving vehicles, Frost & Sullivan’s annual list of mega trends offers plenty of opportunities for supply chains to excel.

Unlocking the hidden power of retail media-enhanced supply chains

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 · Dr. Rodney Thomas and Dr. Brent Williams
The complexity, cost and unpredictability of retail supply chains can burden retailers with excess inventory and costs. The solution could be the retail media-enhanced supply chain.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Meet the future of Supply Chain Management

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, we meet Gabriel Segura and Arjith Jagannathan, two Purdue industrial engineering majors eyeing supply chain management careers. Peerless Media editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Inflation, fewer resources ratchet up pressure on procurement, sourcing professionals

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 · Brian Straight
The majority of supply chain procurement professionals are feeling pressure to reduce expenses as inflation drives up costs.

Surprising LTL strength and falling truckload rates set the tone

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 · Gary Forger
Latest Cowen AFS Index shows effects of macroeconomic conditions, carrier pricing strategies on transportation costs across modes.

PreAct Technologies acquires Gestoos

Friday, January 13, 2023 · SCMR Staff
Computer vision and gesture recognition technology to be integrated into PreAct's Com system for activity monitoring, device control and spatial awareness.
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