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J.B. Hunt, BNSF Launch Intermodal Service Offering

Thursday, November 9, 2023 · Jeff Berman
J.B. Hunt and BNSF have launched a new intermodal service to address the service-sensitive highway freight needs of customer supply chains.

Global Companies Plan More Regional Approaches to Manufacturing, Selling

Thursday, November 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new report from Accenture finds that the number of companies nearshoring product manufacturing will double in three years time.

What Does it Take to be a Supply Chain Visionary?

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
Kimberly-Clark Corporation was named this year’s Visionary Award winner at the NextGen Supply Chain Conference. KCC’s Scott DeGroot explains the story behind KCC’s success.

The 10 Questions Supply Chain Managers Must Ask Before Engaging With a New Vendor

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · Jag Lamba, CEO, Certa
A thorough and strategic vendor selection process guides companies through the vendor selection process, helping ensure subpar suppliers never make it into the procurement process.

Gartner Analyst: Steps CSCOs Can Take to Bolster Cyber Defenses

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 · Brian Schultz, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Preventing a cyber attack is nearly impossible, but there are plenty of steps chief supply chain officers can take to bolster their organizations’ cyber resilience and limit the potential of damage.

Q3 Commercial Construction Starts Fall 37% vs. Q2

Monday, November 6, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The latest data from commercial real estate firm CBRE found that third-quarter construction starts fell 37% from Q2 and are down 64% year-over-year.

US Ports to Share $653M in Funding to Improve Throughput, Reduce Emissions

Monday, November 6, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
41 U.S. ports will share in $653 million in new investment from the federal government, the Biden administration announced last week.

Moody’s: Carbon Offsets Open Up Supply Chains to Financial, Reputational Risks

Monday, November 6, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
A new report from Moody’s finds that companies that rely on buying carbon offsets as an emissions-reduction strategy could face financial and reputational harm.

Accenture Makes 2 Deals, Acquiring Reverse Logistics, Procurement Firms

Friday, November 3, 2023 · Brian Straight
Accenture has made two acquisition announcements this week, announcing the intention to acquire procurement firm The Shelby Group and reverse logistics specialists OnProcess Technology.

Rethinking Logistics: The Future is Phygital

Friday, November 3, 2023 · Vishwas Mishra, analyst at DAI Magister
Meeting the demands of a modern supply chain requires the integration of physical and digital strategies to enhance efficiency, cost flexibility, and sustainability, in other words, a phygital approach.

Survey: Lack of Talent a Hindrance to Technology Deployment

Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
It’s clear education and training must evolve to maintain pace with advancing technologies like AI, but getting a handle on what skills gaps exist within your organization can be a challenge.

Shifting Strategies to Combat Rising Freight Costs

Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Corey DeSantis and Ashley Hetrick
An overreliance on mini-bids to keep freight costs down has become detrimental to the shipper/carrier relationship and fails to produce the expected cost savings.

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.
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