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.
Strong relationships can have many beneficial outcomes for procurement organizations, but many still cling to a transactional relationship measured at the bottom line.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For companies looking to locate manufacturing, local prevailing wages, unemployment rate, and available workforce serve as a starting point. The Reshoring Institute’s Minimum Wage Study offers a starting guide.
Friday, March 14, 2025 · Alexander Miltenburg, business advisor at Oliver Wight Americas
Adopting an integrated approach to inventory management not only mitigates risks but also fuels long-term business success, says Oliver Wight Americas’ Business Advisor Alexander Miltenburg.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 · Rishabh Gupta, Vipul Garg, and Ila Manuj
A best-practice drone framework that has been successfully implemented in the healthcare supply chain shows the viability of drone delivery in other supply chains.
The pharmaceutical industry faces significantly longer lead times than other industries, and time delays can seriously impact the health outcomes of countless individuals. Recognizing the potential risks this poses, one industry giant sought to improve on-time delivery through…
PwC operations transformation partner Carla DeSantis says tariff mitigation should be only one data point in a supply chain optimization plan, which should be centered around holistic thinking.
Trump’s aggressive tariffs and the ongoing possibility of even greater tariffs mark a pivotal moment for global trade. While the challenges created by tariffs are significant, they also open the door to innovation and growth.
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