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The next frontiers of retailer as brand and supply chain

Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Steve Tracey and Kusumal Ruamsook
Brand touchpoints now extend beyond the physical store, which means retailers must consider positioning themselves as a full-service provider offering retail sales, fulfillment, and delivery services.

Jabil Acquires ProcureAbility

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Brian Straight
Global supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider Jabil has acquired procurement firm ProcureAbility for an undisclosed sum.

Some Good, Some Not-So-Good in Latest ISM Manufacturing Report

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Manufacturing output again contracted in October, according to the new edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business issued by the Institute for Supply Management.

U.S. Bank Reports Lower Q3 Freight Payments, Expenditures

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Freight shipment volumes and spend declined again in the third quarter according to new data released by U.S. Bank.

The Polluters in the Mirror: Will Reporting Scope 3 Emissions Save the World?

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Andrew Balthrop and Dr. Alex Scott
As regulations around reporting Scope 3 supply chain emissions ramp up, questions on whether it is possible to accurately measure them, and whether it will even change behavior, have emerged.
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Retail in Reverse: Surveying the state of returns

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Gary Forger
A Supply Chain Management Review/ Peerless Research Group survey finds that retailers are adapting but there is still work to be done on reverse logistics.
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Removing needless barriers to micro-retailer growth

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Josué C. Velázquez Martínez
The true potential of micro-retailers remains untapped.
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Fortifying the future: Procurement’s role in building resilient organizations

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Alberto Todeschini and Bas van Rooijen
The need to establish resilient supply chains capable of withstanding and swiftly recovering from disruptions has become a strategic imperative.
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APQC Infographic: The Importance of Tier 1 Suppliers in Emissions Reporting

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · APQC
Organizations face pressure from the public, regulatory agencies, and legislation to ensure that they monitor their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In particular, scope 3 emissions, or those resulting from sources in the value chain not owned or controlled by the organization,…
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Measuring and reporting Scope 3 emissions

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, APQC
Prioritize based on supplier impact, and don’t forget your lower tiers.
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Thanks to all who made NextGen a success

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Brian Straight
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the NextGen Supply Chain Awards in Chicago. It was my first time attending the conference, which was in its fifth year, and I came away impressed with both the content and the quality of professionals I met in Chicago.

Inventory Pressures, Visibility Improvements Among Issues Challenging Supply Chain Managers

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Companies are facing the desire to increase inventory risk management strategies while balancing cash flow needs according to a new McKinsey survey.

B2B Omnichannel Network Design and Inventory Positioning

Monday, October 30, 2023 · Geoffrey Allen and Shoichi Ishida
The B2B foodservice distribution industry faces challenges in redesigning supply chain networks to accommodate increased complexity and flexibility without radically inflating costs.

The Astonishing Port of Laredo

Friday, October 27, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
The expected continued growth in cross-border commerce with Mexico is likely to attract new investment all along the border. The nearshoring activity to Mexico and reshoring to the U.S. will continue for years to come.

Convoy Likely Won’t Be the Last Brokerage Shutdown

Thursday, October 26, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The shutdown of digital broker Convoy has sent shockwaves through the freight world, but it may not be the last freight brokerage to close its doors.
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