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Supply Chains Need to Adjust Now to New Global Factors

Friday, July 21, 2023 · Marko Kovacevic and Sarah Lahti
The environment for supply chains has changed. Companies need to redesign their operations now to be trusted and reliable sources for their customers.

Possible UPS Strike, Yellow Shutdown are the latest Supply Chain Challenges

Thursday, July 20, 2023 · Brian Straight
Shippers moving goods via UPS or Yellow LTL trucks are facing significant challenges as a strike looms at the parcel giant and a potential shutdown waits in the wings for Yellow.

Big Brown prepares ‘temporary plan’ should Teamsters go on strike

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 · Jeff Berman
UPS has begun making contingency plans should Teamster members go on strike Aug. 1, putting hundreds of thousands of shipments in jeopardy.

June retail sales head up, reports Commerce and NRF

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that June retail sales, at $689.5 billion, rose 0.2% over May and saw a 1.5% annual increase. NRF reported that June retail sales, which does not include automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, were up 0.4%, from May to June and were up 3.3%…

How P&G stays on top of its game

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
P&G has transformed its supply chain in the past 10 years, and it continues to be among the world’s most successful supply chains. Fares Sayegh has been there through it all and explains how it happened.

Differentiating the ERP from the Data Project

Monday, July 17, 2023 · Norman Katz
If you have committed to an ERP project, waiting to address the data portion of the project can lead to frustration and delays.

Is Goods-to-Person Technology Right for Your Business?

Saturday, July 15, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
Working with a 3PL may be the best way to find out.

Is vertical integration the new monopoly?

Friday, July 14, 2023 · Daniel Corn
There will always be some constricting of the market in which the number of suppliers for a specific product are reduced. The rule of supply and demand drives companies to sustain or die. The difference this time is that these companies are now vertically integrated to the…

Supply chain must lead the shift from risk mitigation to competitive advantage

Thursday, July 13, 2023 · Craig Moss and David Kurz
To gain a competitive advantage, every company needs to make a conscious decision about which topics are most important in the E, S and G pillar to their corporate supply chain strategy.

Why Supply Chain Leaders Should Care About B2B Customer Service Automation

Thursday, July 13, 2023 · SCMR Staff
In this webinar, you’ll find out why forward-thinking supply chain leaders are turning to customer service automation to create the conditions necessary to harmonize all the people, processes and technologies that work for and with a business and drive its success.

The art of the deal: Why human factors can earn you a negotiating win

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 · SCMR Staff
Do you like playing poker? For supply chain negotiators, the process of closing deals can often feel like a game of poker. Who blinks last is often going to get the best deal. But it doesn’t have to end that way.

How to become a truly digital enterprise

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 · Arindam Mukherjee
A truly digital enterprise has transformed business processes both in customer relations and internal operations. The challenge businesses face is trying to catch up with constantly changing technology while remaining relevant to customers, and meeting their changing needs on…

Building trust in supply chains: Why humanity matters more than ever

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 · Ashley Reichheld, Amelia Dunlop, Adam Mussomeli, and Laura Carpenter
Employees who give their leaders high scores on humanity are 2.6 times more motivated to work, according to research from MHI and Deloitte.

What are Scope 3 emissions and why should the worldwide air cargo logistics industry care?

Monday, July 10, 2023 · Charles Edwards, vice president, SASI World
Collaboratively working to reduce emissions is not only good for the health of individuals and the planet; it is also good for business, and that's why the air cargo industry needs to address Scope 3 emissions.

Services economy continues showing strength, says ISM

Friday, July 7, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The Services PMI, at 53.9, increased 3.6% and continues growing at a faster rate for the sixth consecutive month, ISM said.
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