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The SCMR Interview: Lynn Torrel, Flex

Thursday, July 7, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock
The supply chain leader for one of the world’s largest diversified manufacturers discusses the lessons she has learned about leadership during the pandemic as well as her vision for “true demand.”
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Actionable Awareness: How to avoid becoming supply chain roadkill

Thursday, July 7, 2022 · Stanley E. Fawcett, Melanie Hinterplattner, A. Michael Knemyer, and Amydee M. Fawcett
Disruptive events affect us all. But companies with supply chain sensing capabilities can take action to avoid becoming the proverbial deer in the headlights.
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Supply chain traceability is key to sustainability and improved performance

Thursday, July 7, 2022 · Hernan Saenz and Joshua Hinkel
To ensure supply in an increasingly volatile business landscape, companies need more resilient networks. Fast-changing consumer preferences and customization require increased flexibility and speed.
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Procurement has a significant role to play in the pursuit of ESG goals

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · Elouise Epstein
By employing ESG across the supply base, it’s possible to create an exponential gain of benefits.
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Top 50 3PL Providers: 3PLs face big challenges and huge rewards in 2022

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · Karen E. Thuermer
Just like last year, 3PLs continue to face a host of critical and pressing issues that challenge their skills at managing a client’s supply chain. And while company financials for 2021 were staggering, the state of the market in 2022 depends on the pace of global recovery—…
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Transportation innovation: Oxymoron or trend?

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · Deanna M. Rainwater and John F. McMahon
Companies must face the harsh reality that in addition to increasing transportation capabilities, they need innovative, structurally-driven processes to meet increasing customer expectations.
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Two years of disruptions have increased the awareness of supply chains

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain, APQC
But “average Joes” and “supply chain pros” have differing views of the future of supply chain.

Logility to acquire network optimization provider Starboard Solutions

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The combined capabilities allow companies to analyze options and locate the best absolute location for future plants, warehouses and 3PLs.

Gartner survey: Supply chain organizations at public companies lead in employing people of color

Thursday, June 16, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Representation of people of color (PoC) in supply chain organizations is much higher at every level when the company is publicly held, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

Exploring Solutions to Tackle Truck Driver Wait Times

Thursday, June 16, 2022 · C3 Solutions
The Carrier, the Shipper, the Solutions Provider, and the Data Expert will come together to share their experiences and insights while answering Dooner's tough questions on why the supply chain is still in crisis mode.

Faster, Cheaper or Greener? How do you optimize shipping and transportation?

Monday, June 13, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Learn how to reduce empty miles, manage inbound transfers and outbound shipments, and shrink your overall transportation spend through continuous improvement and optimization.

May Services PMI falls but remains in growth mode, notes ISM

Monday, June 6, 2022 · Jeff Berman
The reading for the report’s key metric—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—came in at 55.9 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) was down 1.2% from April, matching the March to April decrease. The Services PMI showed growth, at a slower rate, for…

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Why is the supply chain broken?

Friday, May 20, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Stopwatch’s Meagan Bowman discusses why the CPG supply chain is broken, along with all things startup-related. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Update on women in supply chain roles

Thursday, May 19, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Gartner survey shows increase in women holding C-level positions but a slight decrease in VP-level roles.

Future-Proofing the Supply Chain in 2022

Monday, May 16, 2022 · S&P Global KY3P®
Supply chains continue to be affected by global events. Find out how to navigate through these supply chain vulnerabilities.
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