Topic: Business Management


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


Latest in Business Management

Procurement making C-suite progress, but work remains

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 · Brian Straight
One-third of C-suite executives lack confidence in procurement’s ability to control costs and spend management, but a new survey finds that is changing.

Is your supply chain performance part of your branding?

Monday, August 19, 2024 · Norman Katz
Businesses can use their supply chain to build trust and improve brand performance, providing a boost to the bottom line.

China’s growing impact on global new energy vehicle supply chains

Friday, August 16, 2024 · Chunan Tong
China’s new energy vehicle industry’s transformation from product export to capacity and industrial chain export is significantly impacting global supply chains. By localizing production and diversifying supplier networks, Chinese NEV companies are creating a more…

Squint named NextGen Supply Chain Conference Start-Up Award winner

Thursday, August 15, 2024 · Brian Straight
Squint, an AI-driven mobile app company for manufacturers, has been named the NextGen Supply Chain Conference Start-Up Award winner for 2024.

Solving supplier traceability in modern supply chains

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 · Venkat Maddila, Travis Wolf, Carl B. March and Anthony Mubarak
As traceability programs become a business requirement, the appropriate platform combining publicly available data and AI tools can enable companies to move beyond base-level traceability.

Why succession planning is key to retaining supply chain expertise

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 · Brian Straight
When many people think of business succession planning, often they are speaking of the CEO’s chair. But succession planning within departments is a critical part of ensuring business continuity.

Körber Supply Chain Software’s Sean Elliott explains how MercuryGate acquisition drives more value

Monday, August 12, 2024 · Jeff Berman
Körber Supply Chain Software’s acquisition of MercuryGate will provide a more comprehensive suite of solutions, improving cost efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences says its CTO.

Taking the temperature of the supply chain

Friday, August 9, 2024 · Jeff Berman
A new report from S&P Global finds that more people are feeling positive about the supply chain as the second half of the year moves forward.

Keynotes from Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson & Whirlpool execs highlight NextGen conference agenda

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 · Brian Straight
Keynotes from Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Whirlpool highlight a packed speaker lineup for October’s NextGen conference.

Körber Supply Chain Software to acquire MercuryGate

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 · Brian Straight
Körber Supply Chain Software said it will acquire MercuryGate, known for its transportation management system and multimodal expertise.

Services sector growth returns in July, notes ISM

Monday, August 5, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The July Services PMI, at 51.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), increased 2.6% over June’s 48.8 reading.

Walmart named NextGen Supply Chain Visionary Award winner

Monday, August 5, 2024 · Brian Straight
Walmart’s Karisa Sprague will accept the NextGen Supply Chain Visionary Award at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain conference in October.

July manufacturing output decreases again, amid a grim outlook, reports ISM

Friday, August 2, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 46.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.7% compared to June’s 48.5 reading.

DHL offers framework to building supply chain diversification

Thursday, August 1, 2024 · Brian Straight
DHL and Professor Richard Wilding have created a framework organizations can follow as they build out a diversified supply chain.

The enduring power of working capital in high-rate environments

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 · Brian Straight
Supply chain finance programs offer many benefits for organizations, and if considered strategically, the rate of interest plays a smaller role than many think.
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