Even in many sophisticated organizations parcel shipping has remained largely immune from the strategic spend management and technological advancements that have become commonplace across supply chains. Given parcel shipping cost increases of recent years, it’s time for that…
Thursday, October 17, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
A long-term U.S. port strike may have been adverted, but another deadline looms in January. Don Maier from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains the impact organized labor has on the supply chain.
Six critical strategies are essential considerations for supply chain operations and technology executives embarking on a technology modernization, digital transformation or innovation initiative.
Cybercriminals exploit the relationships between companies and suppliers to infiltrate critical systems, often causing significant operational and financial damage. Businesses must assess the specific risks they face and the role their suppliers play in these scenarios.
Internal system errors and supply chain disruptions are a detriment most companies can’t afford. In fact, addressing internal supply chain disruptions is the key to helping companies excel beyond their current status quo.
Extreme weather events are on the rise, posing significant challenges to supply chain managers, who must make rapid decisions and pivot to alternative suppliers or different logistic routes while adhering to climate-related regulations.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 · Dan Luttner, managing partner at Plantensive
Technology investment can help grow a business, but doing so when the firm is not ready can only hamper the process. Dan Luttner of Plantensive explains how to make the process more successful.
New technologies, including precision global tracking and smart materials, are emerging to meet the rising demand for medicines within the pharma cold chain.
Friday, September 20, 2024 · University of Tennessee Knoxville Global Supply Chain Institute
The EPIC Framework provides the structure for assessing supply chain readiness in regions around the globe from economic, political, infrastructural, and competence perspectives by defining and explaining these dimensions to assess their potential impacts on the effectiveness…
The Open eBL initiative represents a bold step forward in the digitization of global trade by prioritizing interoperability, cost-efficiency, and inclusivity to create a scalable solution accessible to all supply chain stakeholders.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
GenAI can be a powerful SCP partner, but as with any new technology, consideration should be given to the unique application for the organization with the adoption of GenAI as part of the digital strategy, but not the sole strategy.
Claudia Sheinbaum, the president-elect of Mexico, is proposing judicial reforms, but her ability to crack down on crime could impact continued manufacturing investment.
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