Topic: Business Management


Current news, information and trends on supply chain management systems including software, strategies, operations, best practices.


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McKinsey & Company acquires SCM Connections

Friday, November 4, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The acquisition accelerates end-to-end supply chain transformations.

APQC Infographic: Cultural Influencers & Supply Chain Improvement

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · APQC
The benefits tied to culture go beyond staffing. Culture can aid in improving supply chain processes.
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Enlist cultural influencers to shift supply chain’s culture

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · Marisa Brown, senior principal research lead, supply chain, APQC
Shifts in organizational culture can support improvements to supply chain processes and outcomes.
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Developing a flight plan for drone-based parcel delivery

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · Matthias Winkenbach
Although the regulatory framework is central to the industry’s future, it remains unclear. But, where there are problems there are also opportunities, especially in an industry that is developing innovative technologies and new operational and business models.
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Respect “good” inventories

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · Larry Lapide
Executives should be educated to have a healthy respect for inventory so that managers won’t have to go overboard and throw bad inventory after good.
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Great expectations: Delivering on customer experience and fulfillment profitability

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · Jeff Sexstone, Ingo Schroeter and Marc Palazzolo
Recalibrating the inherent economics of last mile is achievable. Solutions should reflect evolving customer delivery preferences and also inform true order-specific fulfillment and transportation costing.
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2022 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Recalibrating operations and spend

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 · Roberto Michel
Capital expenditure expectations for the coming year declined, though there are still signs of sizable automation budgets and interest in warehouse technology. The bigger picture revolves around continued struggles with upstream supply chains, inventory management and space.

Trailer Tracking Technology: When to Put the Cart Before the Horse

Monday, October 31, 2022 · T-Mobile
Come join the conversation about how technology is helping to unlock greater levels of trailer utilization.

Four steps to building resilience in healthcare provider supply chains

Friday, October 28, 2022 · Salil Joshi
These include modernizing data management practices and optimizing information systems.

Finally, something we can all agree on

Thursday, October 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Well, almost everyone. A Skill Dynamics survey says 99% of senior supply chain professionals express concern over the consequences of high employee turnover.

Expect an uneven ride in the transportation market this quarter

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Cowen/AFS Index points to freight costs under pressure due to the economy, holiday peak and parcel rate increases.

NFI acquires MCO Transport

Monday, October 10, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The move adds export drayage to NFI in six Southeast cities.

Alert Innovation signs definitive agreement to be acquired by Walmart

Thursday, October 6, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The two companies have been working together on market fulfillment center technology since 2016.

ShipHero adds AMRs to two fulfillment centers

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 · SCMR Staff
In addition, the AI-driven solution from inVia Robotics will digitize and automated e-commerce logistics services at the facilities.

Peak Season Preparation: Assisted Picking Robots Offer New Level of Flexibility

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · Tim Dolcich, Director of Engineering, DHL Supply Chain, North America
At DHL Supply Chain, our comprehensive approach to innovation enables us to quickly and effectively transform our customers’ operations with automation, including during peak season.
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