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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.

Having a crystal ball is not a stretch!

Friday, May 5, 2023 · Charles H.W. Edwards
Constant challenges to norms stimulate innovation, the latest developments show that major logistics companies accept that and are investing. The combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning and timely data can give us a window into the future.

Remembering Rana Plaza

Thursday, May 4, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
We cannot know all of the regulations and building codes in foreign locations, but we can use common sense and ask common sense questions about our supply chain partners. The collapse of Rana Plaza in 2013 shows us why.

Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast: Strategies for global trade compliance

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
Shipping goods across borders is a complicated process that requires plenty of documentation. Shipping Solutions’ Lisa Nemer joins Rosemary Coates to discuss the process.

Help doesn’t arrive without the supply chain

Friday, April 28, 2023 · Brian Straight
Relief supply chains are more complex than traditional supply chains. But in a disaster situation, time can be of the essence, and the chaotic nature of trying to pull together a massive relief effort means existing relationships may be more important than ever.

Three supply chain talent considerations for CSCOs

Thursday, April 27, 2023 · Veena Variyam
The economy, investments in well-being and flexibility as well as respect in the workplace are key.

LIFTing the life of the bottom billion

Friday, April 21, 2023 · Maria del Pilar Pardo Rodriguez and Elise Fredericks
Understanding the competencies and practices that fuel growth could improve the success rate of micro and small business owners in Latin America.

The great decoupling: The real ChatGPT revolution

Thursday, April 20, 2023 · Michael Gravier
ChatGPT and AI bring economies of scale to decision-making. There is no stopping this revolution.

Managing product variety: Supply chain segmentation for food and beverage retailers

Thursday, April 13, 2023 · Ibrahim AlArfaj and Yalcin Arslan
Segmentation is a valuable tool for designing supply chain strategies for unique products, customers and distribution channels.

Bet on it: Counterfeits are in your global supply chain

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
It’s time to pay close attention to every link in the supply chain.

It’s a reset moment for Kimberly-Clark’s supply chain

Saturday, April 1, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
The CPG giant is applying the learnings from the pandemic and AI to make the supply chain better

Don’t call this recovery of freight volumes a comeback

Friday, March 24, 2023 · Zac Rogers, Jason Miller and Dale Rogers
Despite some carriers expressing positive sentiment for the second half of this year, demand may not hit the heights of 2021.

Is underutilization of truck drivers exacerbating the driver shortage?

Friday, March 17, 2023 · David Mera and Sandeep Kumar Sirikande
Yes, but there are ways to alleviate some of the pain.

The Rebound Podcast: How one company is enabling the circular economy.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
Apto Solutions CEO Jeff Jones explains how his company re-engineered its supply chain for the circular economy.

Sustainability initiatives require intentional action plans

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 · Laura Rainier
Despite how some companies act, sustainability strategies provide resilience in times of crisis.
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