Topic: Business Management


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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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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.
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