Inspiration can come from many places, but maybe it’s time to spend more effort on studying nature and what it can teach us about supply chain innovation.
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 48.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.3% from March’s 49.0 reading. The last two months of declines were preceded by gains, with January and February readings at 50.9 and 50.3, respectively.
An unshaken supply chain is built with transparent, simplified supply chains managed by a strong team built on trust and powered by innovative, smart tools. With the right technology, tools, architecture, and, most importantly, people, any company can create a helpful…
Cleo analyzed five years of earnings calls and stock price movement for 1,000 companies, and found investors rewarded those showing supply chain leadership.
Mike Jarrett founded logistics firm Jarrett in 1999 with a vision to establish a world-class company based on exceptional people and innovative technology. He sits down to answer 6 Questions on the company’s history, business model and technology.
The temperature-controlled logistics industry is rapidly evolving, creating hot career opportunities driven by advancements in automation, data analytics, sustainability, and renewable energy. As the cold chain grows, businesses are investing heavily in workforce development…
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Supply chain co-location offers a powerful solution for companies seeking to remain cost-effective, quick to market, and environmentally sustainable. Research finds one model can result in a 77% reduction in freight costs and 72% reduction in inventory holding costs.
The Reshoring Institute asked 18 executives how they are responding to tariffs, with most saying they are in a holding pattern until more clarity emerges.
Despite the hardships that many small communities have endured over the past several decades as their communities have struggled due to outsourcing, the future of these municipalities is bright thanks to multi-billion-dollar investments in cutting-edge technologies and…
As organizations grapple with ongoing economic uncertainty, many supply chain planning leaders will face organizational resource constraints and competing business priorities. Here are three trends that are impacting their work.
Thursday, April 17, 2025 · Amber Salley, vice president of industry solutions, GAINSystems
Composable architecture drives continuous improvement and fuels innovation, allowing businesses to optimize operations and achieve sustainable growth by leveraging best-of-breed solutions and embedding a data-driven mindset into the internal culture.
Gurobi Optimization, in collaboration with Dr. Larry Snyder of Lehigh University, created a supply chain optimization game based on the ability to deliver burritos to customers, maximizing profits.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 · Dean Weber, Edward Chua, Beth Musumeci, Megha Kalsi, & Edward Watabe
Tariff-related uncertainty can distract businesses, creating opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities in corporate and supply chain security. Cybersecurity experts from AlixPartners share strategies to protect your supply chain.
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