The supply chain predicaments that companies are still reeling from were not caused by the use of methodologies such as lean or just-in-time, but rather likely due to the abuse of these methodologies, compounded by the seemingly carefree attitude to outsource work.
Thursday, October 19, 2023 · Catarina Carvalho, Arup
Public policy has begun to play a significant role in emboldening improvements in logistics practices in dense urban cities and carbon neutrality pledges signed by several cities around the world have emphasized the criticality of creating a future-forward urban supply chain…
In today’s global supply chain, leaders must shift their focus toward building agility, resilience, and necessary redundancies within their respective supply chains.
A new study found both shippers and 3PLs are prioritizing ways in which their relationships can grow and improve, including data sharing and joint planning.
GE Appliances has opened its CoCREATE space in Connecticut. The 67,000-square-foot is part factory, part showroom, part makerspace, and all community-focused.
Friday, October 13, 2023 · Rebecca Nolan and Alison Ponder, AlixPartners
Whether the goal is strengthening partnerships within the company or with trade partners, companies will have to decide which metrics need to be shared to unlock more growth in the food supply chain.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 · Dory Lanenter, senior business development and sales manager, QIMA
Consumers today are armed with information and expect transparency. Brands that fail to uphold their compliance obligations risk alienating a generation of conscious consumers.
As many of the worst-case scenarios in the supply chain have not panned out, many shippers are more comfortable discussing long-term contracts with carriers, says BlueGrace Logistics executive.
As the supply chain has become more global and more complicated, the influence of geopolitical events is creating more urgency for businesses to secure their networks.
The struggle to sell the C-suite on S&OP priorities can be a challenge, but Carol Cunningham has found success in doing just that and shared her secrets at the recent ASCM Connect 2023 conference.
APQC classifies organizations that have established these practices as having high information maturity. Advantages that these organizations have over others include the ability to determine product locations throughout the supply chain.
Target Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer Gretchen McCarthy explained Target’s $7 billion investment, which includes new store designs, to manage its in-store experience and optimize related assets for the benefit of its customers.
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