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Don’t let negotiations upset the apple cart

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 · Stephanie P. Thomas, Monique L. Murfield and Jacqueline K. Eastman
When it comes to successful negotiations, a buyer’s history with a supply chain partner creates expectations. Any changes in that negotiation strategy can create confusion, as buyers search for explanations for deviations. Here are suggestions for actions to take when…
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Would you apply to your own job posting?

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Vojtěch Klézl and Jan Vašek
Too many job postings by procurement organizations get off on the wrong foot with inaccurate and even misleading information. Here are some tips on reducing common obstacles to finding the right people in a tight labor market.
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Buy now, pay later: Is it a supply chain thing?

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Tan Miller
Buy now/pay later is one of the hottest trends in marketing, creating new sales for organizations. It’s also creating headaches for supply chain professionals from procurement to operations.
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The CPO balanced scorecard

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Chand K (CK) Raina
How to leverage enterprise synergies in sourcing and procurement.
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Decision making under uncertainty: A primer

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Larry Lapide
The probabilities of uncertain futures are inestimable. Hence, one can’t use traditional decision making (DM)
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How is same-day delivery becoming a viable strategy for U.S. retailers?

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Thomas O'Connor
The pandemic has changed the conversation. Now is the time to rethink long-standing practices for adoption of a same-day delivery strategy best suited to your operations.
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Top 50 Trucking Companies 2022: Pedal to the metal

Monday, May 2, 2022 · John Schulz
Leading carrier executives say a key strategy for staying on top is creating a company culture that “sets the tone for everything and everybody.” Investing in new equipment, driver training and salaries doesn’t hurt either.

Industrial real estate market conditions remain tight, with space in short supply, says CBRE

Friday, April 29, 2022 · Jeff Berman
CBRE explained that following a record year, in the U.S. industrial real estate market in 2021, market conditions carried over into the first quarter, with strong demand for space remaining the common theme.

Unlocking the Value of Supply Chain Integration

Monday, April 25, 2022 · DHL Supply Chain
Enhancing integration across supply chain partners and supply chain processes can help improve supply chain operations.

Plug Power supplies Walmart with green hydrogen to fuel retailer’s fleet of lift trucks

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Liquid green hydrogen to fuel up to 9,500 lift trucks across Walmart distribution and fulfillment centers.

STG Logistics acquires the intermodal division of XPO Logistics

Monday, March 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The new company will be known as STG Logistics, focusing on North America.

Element Logic acquires SDI Industries

Monday, March 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The move expands the system integrator into the U.S. and Latin America.

The first mile, the last mile and everything in between

Thursday, March 17, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock
Small-to-mid-size retailers struggle to get the scale needed to compete with the big guys on logistics. A supply chain veteran says there’s a better way.

Five Emerging Technologies Accelerating Supply Chain Digitalization in 2022

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 · DHL Supply Chain
Automation and digital technology represent the next frontier in supply chain optimization.

Today’s TMS - Your mileage may vary!

Monday, March 14, 2022 · SCMR Staff
In this special webcast, Kevin Zweier, Vice President of Transportation at Chainalytics, will explain the changing TMS landscape, along with how different systems are emerging to meet the requirements of international versus domestic shippers.
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