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Monday, September 6, 2021 · Veronica H. Villena, Andrew M. Novakovic, Mark Stephenson and Charles Nicholson
There’s an old adage that you discover true character when faced with adversity. Based on that, what the dairy industry demonstrated during COVID-19 is a remarkable flexibility that allowed it to break away from old practices no longer valuable to its supply chain. That is…
Monday, September 6, 2021 · LIsa M. Ellram and Wendy L. Tate
Procurement professionals who have to deliver annual savings face a dilemma: Do I save costs during new product development, or wait until after the launch so I can hit my targets?
Monday, September 6, 2021 · Jonathon Karelse, CEO of NorthFind Management
Supply chain managers are exploring remarkable innovations like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to improve their forecasting. But don’t overlook the importance of human behavior, or Behavioral Economics, in the planning process.
Many supply chain organizations have adjusted to the last 18 months by adopting innovative ways of working and conducting business. In fact, a survey of supply chain professionals conducted in early 2021 indicated that innovation is a top area of focus for their organizations.
The fight over maritime container space and rates charged for ocean shipping service, which has been steadily growing more fractious throughout 2021, has suddenly spilled into the halls of Congress.
Matson’s move is seen as reaffirmation of increasing demand for a Northern California trade gateway. It’s expected to grow containerized cargo business in Oakland which is already on a record pace in 2021.
Companies have used strategic, tactical, and operations planning under uncertainty for these often-catastrophic events—focusing especially on clawing back lost revenue opportunities as quickly as possible.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 · Caitlin O’Keefe, Bharat Kapoor and Namrata Shah
A successful platforming strategy strengthens choice for the consumer while optimizing flexibility, costs and risk for the company. The end result is a win for the top line and the bottom line.
The annual CIPS/Hays North America Salary Survey Report released today, found procurement professionals earned an average raise of 4.6% last year, while the national average for pay increases was only 3.3%.
Artificial intelligence (or AI) has the potential to assist with multiple aspects of the supply chain, such as creating self-adjusting supply chain plans or self-optimizing manufacturing processes. In fact, AI is one of the top trends anticipated to impact supply chains by 2023.
This special webcast will walk attendees through five innovative methods to capture cash management advantages that enhance company liquidity and reduce overall costs.
International ship crews arriving at the Port of Long Beach and neighboring Port of Los Angeles are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations as part of an ongoing partnership between the Port of Long Beach, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the National Guard.
After a year of upheaval and uncertainty, supply chain professionals are planning for what is next. In a survey conducted by APQC, organizations indicated they are making sourcing and procurement a top priority for 2021.
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