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Medline Executives’ Keynote to Kick Off NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Monday, October 2, 2023 · Brian Straight
Medline executives Daniel Schwartz and Kate Slattery will kick off the NextGen Supply Chain Conference with an inside look at how the company is reinventing its healthcare supply chain.

The Fulfillment Center Transformation: Paving the Way to the Future

Friday, September 29, 2023 · Charan Lalwani
E-commerce has changed the fulfillment center, ushering in an era of a technology-driven facility that is better equipped to handle fast-moving product.

MIT CTL Offers Free Supply Chain Sustainability Course

Thursday, September 28, 2023 · Brian Straight
MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics is offering a free sustainability course for supply chain managers looking to advance their organization’s climate pledges.

9 Ways to Recruit Top Procurement Talent in Today’s Competitive Market

Monday, September 25, 2023 · Conrad Snover
Over the past year, there has been an uptick in procurement recruitment, a trend driven by global disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains.

ASCM Honors 3 Companies, 3 Individuals for Supply Chain Performance, Dedication

Thursday, September 21, 2023 · Brian Straight
3 companies and 3 individuals have been recognized with Association for Supply Chain Management Awards of Excellence for their dedication in advancing the field of supply chain management.

Supply Chain Due Diligence: New Regulations and What You Need to Do

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 · Craig Moss
Countries are enacting laws and directives that require companies to assess their suppliers’ environmental and human rights practices. Failure to walk that tightrope now carries the risk of legal charges and fines in addition to reputational damage.

Unmasking the Magic: How Trade Compliance Software Treats Global

Thursday, September 14, 2023 · Brent Dawkins, director of product marketing, QAD
In the global supply chain, trade compliance software plays a critical role in ensuring a company and its products meet the necessary regulations, regardless of the company they are being shipped.

Navigating the Panama Canal Drought: Tips to Get Your Shipments Moving

Friday, September 8, 2023 · Brian Straight
As the drought continues to hamper ocean vessel traffic in the Panama Canal, AlixPartners offers tips on how shippers can manage the current crisis.

August Manufacturing Output Continues Losing Streak

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 · Jeff Berman
For the 10th consecutive month, the key benchmark metric for manufacturing output fell, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Optimizing value in 3PL relationships through supply chain learning

Saturday, September 2, 2023 · Tom Morgan, Richard Tarpey, Ila Manuj, Kiran Patil and Terry Pohlen
The dynamic nature of supply chains necessitates continuous learning, which can unlock benefits for all involved, including improved service delivery, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.
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Opening the “Black Box”: How to make AI explainable for supply chain planners

Friday, September 1, 2023 · Kai Hoberg, Knut Alicke and Michael Feindt
AI has the potential to reshape supply chain planning in the future. However, AI needs to explain the decisions taken to gain the trust of planners. We show how this is done.
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Six emerging supply chain software trends to watch

Friday, September 1, 2023 · Bridget McCrea
As more companies work to make their global supply chains more resilient, strong, and efficient, supply chain management software continue to play an important role in those efforts.

Why a Slow, Cautious Approach to Pulling Out of China is Justified

Thursday, August 31, 2023 · Dr. Richard Kilgore
With political and economic uncertainty, businesses may want to slow their push to move supply chains entirely out of China.

The Future of Manufacturing at GE Appliances

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
GE Appliance’s FirstBuild microfactory approach is giving life to innovative ideas that may ultimately make people’s lives easier.

Leveraging AI to Transform Supply Chain Planning and Resilience

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 · SCMR Staff
Stay ahead in evolving supply chains by embracing AI. This webinar uncovers AI's transformative potential, empowering you for supply chain resilience and efficiency.
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