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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.

We asked LinkedIn readers to suggest supply chain books to read. Here’s what they said

Monday, July 29, 2024 · Brian Straight
There are thousands of supply chain-related books, so we asked readers to suggest some they think are must-read. Here’s what they said.

U.S.-bound containerized import shipments are up in June and first half of 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 · Jeff Berman
June imports, at 2.67 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), posted a 9.3% annual gain, marking the tenth consecutive month of annual growth, following a 14-month stretch of annual declines. Total second quarter imports were up 9.4% annually, following a 15.1% first…

Expand supply chain metrics to cover the complete customer experience

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 · Michael Dominy
Supply chain leaders must work within the supply chain organization and across the enterprise to manage customers’ perceptions. Delivering excellence in terms of the CX requires a team effort to break down functional walls and collaborate across the company on…

When disaster strikes, the supply chain becomes the key to life

Monday, July 22, 2024 · Brian Straight
Humanitarian supply chains are the key to survival for many following disasters, but the planning involved begins long before a disaster ever strikes.

Leadership development for supply chain leaders

Friday, July 19, 2024 · Dan Pellathy
Senior leaders should be concerned about the challenges facing their planning functions. Today’s value creation systems are severely constrained by insufficient talent and ineffective processes for developing leaders. Yet many companies fail to recognize this critical…
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