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Is co-location the next big game-changer in supply chain?

Supply chain co-location offers a powerful solution for companies seeking to remain cost-effective, quick to market, and environmentally sustainable. Research finds one model can result in a 77%…

The Reshoring Institute asked 18 executives how they are responding to tariffs:…

The Reshoring Institute asked 18 executives how they are responding to tariffs, with most saying they are in a holding pattern until more clarity emerges.

From ‘China shock’ to recovery awe

Despite the hardships that many small communities have endured over the past several decades as their communities have struggled due to outsourcing, the future of these municipalities is bright…

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Is co-location the next big game-changer in supply chain?

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Supply chain co-location offers a powerful solution for companies seeking to remain cost-effective, quick to market, and environmentally sustainable. Research finds one model can result in a 77% reduction in freight costs and 72% reduction in inventory holding costs.

The Reshoring Institute asked 18 executives how they are responding to tariffs: Here’s what they said

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 · Rosemary Coates
The Reshoring Institute asked 18 executives how they are responding to tariffs, with most saying they are in a holding pattern until more clarity emerges.

From ‘China shock’ to recovery awe

Monday, April 21, 2025 · Norman Katz
Despite the hardships that many small communities have endured over the past several decades as their communities have struggled due to outsourcing, the future of these municipalities is bright thanks to multi-billion-dollar investments in cutting-edge technologies and…

3 transformative trends impacting S&OP strategies

Friday, April 18, 2025 · Gartner Supply Chain
As organizations grapple with ongoing economic uncertainty, many supply chain planning leaders will face organizational resource constraints and competing business priorities. Here are three trends that are impacting their work.

How we gamified mathematical optimization using burritos

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 · Lindsay Montanari, senior director, academic programs, Gurobi Optimization
Gurobi Optimization, in collaboration with Dr. Larry Snyder of Lehigh University, created a supply chain optimization game based on the ability to deliver burritos to customers, maximizing profits.

Tariffs: A hidden threat to corporate and supply chain security

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 · Dean Weber, Edward Chua, Beth Musumeci, Megha Kalsi, & Edward Watabe
Tariff-related uncertainty can distract businesses, creating opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities in corporate and supply chain security. Cybersecurity experts from AlixPartners share strategies to protect your supply chain.

Register to speak at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Monday, April 14, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Registration for speaking opportunities at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now open. This year’s conference will focus on 4 key industries: 3PL, CPG, life sciences and food & beverage.

Criticality of U.S. food supply chains from Latin America

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A single port disruption could have a devasting impact on the ability of the U.S. to import certain food products from Latin America.

Call for speakers: 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference looking for industry leaders

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Registration for speaking opportunities at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now open. This year’s conference will focus on 4 key industries: 3PL, CPG, life sciences and food & beverage. Ideal speakers are C-suite or senior executives who can speak to…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference heads to Nashville in 2025 with focus on 4 key industries

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The NextGen Supply Chain Conference is heading to Nashville in October, with a focus on 4 key industries: 3PL/logistics, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, and life sciences.

Want better procurement outcomes? Start with better relationships

Friday, April 4, 2025 · Brian Straight
Strong relationships can have many beneficial outcomes for procurement organizations, but many still cling to a transactional relationship measured at the bottom line.

ISM report points to services sector growth in March but at a reduced rate

Thursday, April 3, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The March Services PMI, at 50.8 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) fell 2.7% compared to February, growing, at a slower rate, for the ninth consecutive month, and for the 55th time in the last 58 months, going back to the initial recovery from the pandemic in June 2020.

Reactions pour in on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Thursday, April 3, 2025 · SCMR Staff
As expected, President Trump on Wednesday signed an Executive Order implementing reciprocal tariffs on nations around the world. Reaction has been swift from both industry and nations.

Navigating the future: Building a resilient supply chain in 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 · Marko Kovacevic
Challenges and opportunities evolve over time, and businesses must stay ahead of them through continuous applied research initiatives and supply chain transformation projects. Here is a framework for doing so.

AI: The key to navigating supply chain challenges in an uncertain world

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · Ruth Beadle, head of global supply, Sanofi
The future of supply chain management involves harnessing the power of AI and it is necessary for industry leaders to embrace this technology, address implementation challenges, and contribute to creating a more resilient, efficient, and adaptive global supply chain ecosystem.
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