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Analyzing the supply chain risks behind the top data breaches in 2024

Monday, November 4, 2024 · Tim Freestone, chief strategy officer
An evaluation of the top 11 data breaches in the first half of this year found that supply chain cyber risks pose a serious challenge in many instances.

Three frameworks for creative problem-solving in supply chain

Thursday, October 31, 2024 · Marisa Brown and Nathanael Vlachos, APQC
Maneuver warfare, design thinking, and TRIZ all offer frameworks for creative thinking and problem-solving that can help organizations develop novel solutions to today’s challenges

Mitigating geopolitical uncertainty: 4 essential tactics for industrial CSCOs

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
Enhancing data visibility, regionalizing supply chain networks, engaging in scenario planning, and fostering collaboration within the partner ecosystem are essential tactics to boost supply chain resilience and agility.

How technological innovation is paving the way for a carbon-free future in logistics and supply chains

Monday, October 28, 2024 · Marc van den Berg, global managing director for investments, Climate Investment
Collaboration is the key to achieving full-scale commercialization of technologies needed to make progress on decarbonizing supply chains

Parcel shipping spend: The untamed holdout in today’s supply chains

Friday, October 25, 2024 · Josh Dunham
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…

Regulations are forcing organizations to address software supply chain security

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 · Bill Cantrell
A series of new regulations are creating an incentive for businesses to maintain robust and up-to-date cybersecurity defenses.

Election-year effect: The scenarios that could impact the supply chain

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 · Etosha Thurman
As a U.S. presidential election looms, the office of the CPO plays an important role in preparing for a range of potential outcomes.

Understanding organized labor’s impact on our supply chain

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.

Logistics key to supercharging EV battery recycling

Thursday, October 10, 2024 · Ken Cottrill
As EV battery recycling ramps up, logistics will play a key role in making the effort profitable for providers.

The art of winning at supply chain technology: Lessons from managing tech for the largest private trucking fleet in the U.S.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 · Vijay Cherukuru
Six critical strategies are essential considerations for supply chain operations and technology executives embarking on a technology modernization, digital transformation or innovation initiative.

The 3 types of cyberattacks affecting global supply chains

Monday, October 7, 2024 · Seongkyoon Jeong
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.

How to identify and eliminate internal demons in supply chain management

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 · Abhishek Chaudhuri
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.

Why global businesses must consider climate change risks to their supply chains

Friday, September 27, 2024 · Sara Hsu
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.

How industrial leaders can avoid buyer’s remorse when investing in new technology

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.

The cold chain in pharma: Chilling precision with booming growth

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 · Joe Volpe
New technologies, including precision global tracking and smart materials, are emerging to meet the rising demand for medicines within the pharma cold chain.
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