Topic: Business Management


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


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Accenture to acquire Eclipse Automation

Friday, July 22, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The move is expected to help clients build factories of the future that leverage the cloud, data and AI.

KPI Integrated Solutions acquires Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Thursday, July 21, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The acquisition further strengthens KPI’s capacity and expertise to provide data-driven network and warehouse designs.

Demand drives 3PLs to the best growth and M&A year on record

Monday, July 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The market favored 3PLs with strong carrier management, e-commerce and air freight forwarding capabilities.

Is there a unicorn in your warehouse?

Thursday, July 14, 2022 · Sridhar Raman
There are many steps that can be taken to ensure improved efficiencies operationally and system wise with a warehouse management system implementation. Consider this your guide to success.

More counterfeits in your supply chain?

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 · Rosemary Coates
You do best to assume so, and that requires constant vigilance. Here are some tips.

The Rise of E-commerce

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff
E-commerce is affecting every aspect of supply chain management, from planning to delivery. Savvy supply chain managers are developing strategies to transform their operations.
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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).
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