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This Supply Chain Year Will Be Dependent on Politics

Friday, February 23, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind in this election year and the effects on supply chains are becoming evident in every aspect of our work.

NRF, Hackett Associates Raise Retail Import Growth Forecast

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
Retailers have generally navigated around the Red Sea cargo disruptions, but trade groups said costs will begin to rise even as they project a growth in imports.

The India Advantage: 6 Reasons Why Supply Chains Are Leaving China

Monday, February 12, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
A new survey found U.S. C-Suite executives are over three times more likely to choose India over China for their future supply chain needs.

Webinar: 7 Supply Chain Red Flags: When to Recognize, React, or Run!

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 · Avetta
In this episode, learn from a panel of industry experts on top red flags to watch out for, how to take corrective action, and when it's time to pivot.

Tackling Hidden Risks in the Supply Chain: Insights for Procurement Leaders

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 · Avetta
Throughout 2024, business leaders will confront a diverse and complex barrage of challenging events, testing the strength of their operational resilience programs to preserve business integrity. Managing an ongoing cycle of supply chain disruptions continues to be a priority…

From the Back Office to the Warehouse, Tracking Tech’s Impact

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 · Brian Straight
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality and machine learning are driving value from the business office to the warehouse.

Disruptions Keep Manufacturers on Edge

Monday, February 5, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
Ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea and Panama Canal have reinforced the need for manufacturers to have a comprehensive supply chain strategy.

Talent Procurement Success is in the DNA

Friday, February 2, 2024 · Brian Straight
Procurement departments are not immune to the talent shortage facing companies, but finding the right people to fill jobs goes beyond locating the right technical skills.

Foxconn’s Tijuana Manufacturing Operation Shows the Nearshoring Possibilities

Thursday, February 1, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Reshoring Institute Executive Director Rosemary Coates got a first-hand look at Foxconn’s Tijuana manufacturing site and saw what is possible when companies invest in nearshoring.

6 Questions With … Matt Crawford

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 · Brian Straight
BigCommerce VP of Business Development and GM of Shipping Matt Crawford sees the retail supply chain from many angles. He joins Supply Chain Management Review to discuss the state of the supply chain, e-commerce and the last mile in this 6 Questions With … feature.

End Customers Responsible for 33% of Late Deliveries in Aerospace Supply Chain

Monday, January 29, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
A study from global manufacturing tech firm TRIGO finds that one-third of late deliveries in aerospace manufacturing are the result of the end customer and not the supplier.

Transforming Supply Chain Management with Intelligent Software

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 · Ahana Roy Choudhury
The evolving landscape of supply chain management highlights the transformative potential of integrating intelligent software.

How to design & optimize your supply chain

Friday, January 19, 2024 · Brian Straight
In this webcast, Tompkins will share his insights from his storied career and help you apply these lessons to today's supply chain.

As Red Sea Crisis Drags On, Shippers Eye Alternatives

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
While shifting Asian cargo from East Coast to West Coast U.S. ports adds time and cost, it is one option shippers have to counter continued risk in the Red Sea.

U.S.-bound imports are up in December and down for all of 2023, reports S&P Global

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 · Jeff Berman
December imports, at 2.2 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), increased 9% in December, matching November’s annual percentage gain. For all of calendar year 2023, S&P reported that imports fell 8.5%, to 28.9 million TEU, while the fourth quarter posted an 8%…
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