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DispatchTrack report finds operational costs, inflation, inventory continue to vex supply chain

Thursday, June 8, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new survey conducted by DispatchTrack found that operational costs, inflation and inventory concerns remain challenges for supply chains, but there is plenty of optimism for the remainder of the year.

Mixed reactions to C.H. Robinson’s surprising hire of ex-Ford exec Bozeman as CEO

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 · Jeff Berman
C.H. Robinson surprised the markets on Tuesday, naming a Ford executive as CEO, bypassing the rumored in-house candidate for the position.

Exclusive: SCMR goes one on one with Swisslog’s Sean Wallingford

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 · Brian Straight
What is the state of automation in the North American supply chain market? Swisslog President & CEO of the Americas Sean Wallingford talks that, talent acquisition and sustainability in exclusive interview with SCMR.

10 actions CPOs can take to overcome procurement’s toughest challenges

Monday, June 5, 2023 · Brian Straight
Supply chain challenges are now structural and could take several years to resolve themselves. McKinsey has laid out 10 steps CPOs can take to overcome some of those challenges.

The implementation of e-logistics in supply chain operations

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 · Arindam Mukherjee
By leveraging the power of e-logistics technology, companies can improve visibility, communication, and efficiency within their supply chain operations.

3 ways to use procurement negotiation to combat inflation

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 · Mike Slomke
In the realm of procurement, it is crucial for professionals to strategically generate substantial value during deal negotiations, especially when dealing with supplier agreements that encompass more than mere pricing considerations.

Schneider Electric tops Gartner Global Supply Chain Top 25 for first time

Friday, May 26, 2023 · Brian Straight
The top global supply chains identify and capture new opportunities, drive progress and transform the way their organizations work, Gartner said. Schneider Electric is atop the Global Supply Chain Top 25 for the first time.

How AI can create new opportunities for the worldwide air cargo logistics industry

Thursday, May 25, 2023 · Charles Edwards, vice president, SASI World
Empowerment must be combined with continuous learning at all organizational levels. Preparing for AI means a move away from traditional training to learning.

DHL Supply Chain – Q1 2023 Transportation Quarterly Trends

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
To help you navigate the constant and transformative changes moving today’s supply chain, DHL Supply Chain’s Transportation Quarterly Report highlights what to watch each quarter.

Talking Supply Chain: Getting healthy with the supply chain

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 · Brian Straight
Supply chains are designed to move goods from point A to point B, and that is certainly true for those that move health care goods through the supply chain.

CEO outlook: Optimism, and caution, pave the road ahead

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 · Brian Straight
A Boston Consulting Group survey finds CEOs generally optimistic, but focused on executing strategic cost-cutting that leaves their businesses poised for success.

People remain stumbling block to procurement success

Monday, May 22, 2023 · Brian Straight
While technology can be an obstacle to procurement success, respondents to an ISM survey said humans remain the largest roadblock.

How to build a robust and scalable 3PL integration orchestration solution

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 · Arindam Mukherjee
More organizations are finding that integrating 3PLs can offer many benefits to their supply chains. But there is a right way and a wrong way to do that.

April retail sales see gains, report Commerce and NRF

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that April retail sales—at $686.1 billion—were up 0.4% compared to March and were up 1.6% annually. And from February through April, it said retail sales increased 3.1% compared to the same period a year ago. NRF reported that April retail sales, which…

Supply chains must evolve to achieve success with product-as-a-service models

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 · Michael Dominy, vp analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice
Digital business models offer many benefits to organizations, but they require supply chain leaders to implement changes to planning and operations.
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