Thursday, May 23, 2024 · Arnela Iseric, research principal, Gartner
It’s crucial to understand which AI use cases to pursue and take a focused approach that is part of a strategy to achieve success rather than simply finding a “quick win.”
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 · Christopher Safieh, vice president, UniSpice
As emerging technologies continue to evolve and seamlessly integrate with existing systems, the potential for optimization and efficiency gains, particularly in the cold chain supply chain, becomes even more remarkable.
Even as new data suggests freight shipments continue to slide, shippers in BlueGrace Logistics Index are feeling better about the remainder of the year.
In a commoditized world, execution is the new competitive edge, and this includes working with suppliers and vendors to unleash new technologies and create unique products.
Monday, May 20, 2024 · Bob Wooten, C.P.M., CEP; Mark Trowbridge, CPSM, C.P.M. MCIPS; and Claudette Calder, MBA, CPSM
Electricity and natural gas costs are major factors in the profitability of companies in all industries, but especially in key parts of the supply chain. There are strategies to better control these costs.
Research emphasizes the need for innovative supply chain and financial solutions, paving the way for the integration of technology to enhance operational efficiency and economic value.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 · Steven A. Melnyk, Nick Little, and Lee K. Levy II
Supply chains have changed, and so too has the management required to achieve balanced supply chains. This is the first in a series of articles that will address the elements needed to achieve that balance.
Procurement is transforming faster than ever. Cost, quality, and speed still matter. But now procurement managers are under pressure from one end of the supply chain to the other. As well as from within their own companies. This is going to take some work to tame.
The best fleets, buffeted by higher costs and now increasing environmental mandates, manage to stay ahead of competition through vision, strategy, and execution. But in the end, executives say it’s their people who make the biggest difference.
MHI’s Modex 2024 saw a record-shattering number of registered manufacturing and supply chain professionals, reaching a total of 48,733. The event, held March 11 to 14 in Atlanta, saw attendees engaged with 1,200 exhibitors showcasing the latest supply chain technology and…
Procurement is transforming. Gone are the days of blindly spending with single suppliers, replaced by a complex network of diverse global suppliers. Gone are the days of procurement leaders “that just know what to do,” replaced by workers leveraging technology to fill in…
Sunday, May 19, 2024 · Marisa Brown, senior principal research lead, supply chain, APQC
Supply chain organizations are always looking for greater visibility into spending. Leaders are dedicating additional resources to spend management, which seeks to answer several questions related to spend analysis.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 · Steve Mehltretter, Steve Cunix, and Paul Cho
A traditional approach to network and capital planning isn’t agile enough to keep pace with commercial markets where disruptions outnumber long-term norms. Successful planning for sustainable growth and profit requires new thinking and new models.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 · Rich Sherman and Bob Sabath
Leaders must create a shared vision to achieve optimal performance, break down silos, and leverage competitive sea change and disruption opportunities in the connected market ecosystem.
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