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We Don’t Know What Makes Supply Chains Work

Monday, May 10, 2021 · Michael Gravier
The Colonial Pipeline hack really drives home what I recently wrote about how most companies don’t think strategically about their supply chain connections. At a fundamental level, we don’t have any idea what makes supply chains work. Some of you with years of experience…

Who Owns Those Factories at the US-Mexico Border?  Surprise! It’s probably the Chinese

Thursday, May 6, 2021 · Rosemary Coates
As trade relations with China deteriorated under the Trump administration, the Chinese have found other avenues to sell products into the lucrative U.S market, including via the new Otay Mesa crossing.

When Will “Manufacturing as a Service” Become a Reality?

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As a consequence of recent pandemic disruptions, some supply chain experts are predicting that Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) will soon replace the more traditional manufacturing model while

“Fit” Supply Chains Creating New Competitive Advantages During Disruption, Says Gartner

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As supply chain managers come to grip with the complex implications of the current health crisis, Gartner Inc. analysts have introduced a fresh perspective on managing risk.

Ocean Cargo Players Key to Meeting Climate Change Goals

Friday, April 23, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
We were heartened to learn that to mark the 51st World Earth Day event, CMA CGM Group, was among those players reiterating its commitment to protecting the planet.

Mandatory EU Reporting on Sustainability Impacts is Long Overdue

Thursday, April 22, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers should welcome the support the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has given to a new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by the European Commission.

Connecting with the Future of Supply Chains

Monday, April 19, 2021 · Micheal Gravier, PhD.
If we want to avoid scenarios where a single ship can stopper a significant portion of global trade, and where one state has too many vaccines while another has not enough, or where global chip shortages happen, we need to think differently about how and why we connect.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Reshaping the Supply Chain with Additive Manufacturing

Friday, April 16, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, John Wilczynski discusses the state of additive manufacturing in the supply chain. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Day 5 of ProMatDX

Friday, April 16, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
What’s on the mind of the customer?

Day 4 of ProMatDX

Thursday, April 15, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
Is micro-fulfillment the future of grocery?

Day 3 of ProMatDX

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
Packaging’s moment in the spotlight

ProMatDX - Day 2

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
Robots, robots and more robots

Welcome to Day 1 of ProMatDX

Monday, April 12, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
Coming out of COVID, there’s a lot going on in the materials handling industry. Not all of it is visible

Recognizing Humanitarian Supply Chain Providers

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
ALAN has opened nominations for its fifth annual Humanitarian Logistics Awards.

Making the “Mission Critical” Call on Supply Chain Crisis

Monday, April 5, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
While the Suez Canal incident demonstrates the interconnectedness that comes with globalization and our reliance of each other as contributors to the global supply chain, it also sheds light on the opportunity to tap into the benefits of a company’s geographically dispersed…
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