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Supply chain strategy for medical devices: A Q&A with industry expert Sanjay Gupta

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 · Rob Senior
Supply chain leaders and managers in the medical device industry are often puzzled by the multitude of strategies, corporate directives, and transformation programs that claim to improve the performance of their supply chain operations. Imbed Biosciences’ Sanjay Gupta breaks…

Inventory Management and the Supply Chain: Outlook 2025

Monday, October 28, 2024
Jason Miller, Eli Broad Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management and Interim Chairperson of the Department of Supply Chain Management within Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, breaks down inventory trends

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…

Fighting Disruption: Synchronizing Supply Chain Execution

Thursday, October 24, 2024
The webcast discusses strategies for synchronizing supply chain execution using advanced technologies to mitigate disruptions and enhance agility, turning supply chains into a competitive advantage.

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.

NextGen Supply Chain Conference set for October 21-23

Monday, October 7, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Registration for annual NextGen Supply Chain Conference is ongoing.

Port strike ends, but issues remain

Friday, October 4, 2024 · Jeff Berman
Labor peace is now restored for 36 United States-based East and Gulf Coast ports following a brief but heightened period of uncertainty after the two sides reached a tentative agreement.

ISM reports Services economy heads up in August for third consecutive month in September

Thursday, October 3, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The September Services PMI, at 54.9 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), rose 3.4% from August.

Build a Supply Chain Roadmap to Grow Your Future Business

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 · Joe Edmondson, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) for the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance and Dave Rowland, President and CEO of the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance
The domestic manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by reshoring, technology, and a demand for proven quality work. Learn more about how to develop a roadmap to secure a more sustainable regional base of customers and suppliers.

The 10 top disruptions in 2024 (so far)

Monday, September 30, 2024 · Brian Straight
Regulations, climate and more are increasing and supply chains are paying the price. These are the top supply chain disruptions in 2024 so far.

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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