Topic: Supply Chain Management



Port strike ends, but issues remain

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.

Penske, NTT Data, CSCMP study finds change still dominates 3PL market

The annual 3PL Logistics Study finds that change and the ability to adapt to change continues to dominate the 3PL and shipper worlds.

The 10 top disruptions in 2024 (so far)

Regulations, climate and more are increasing and supply chains are paying the price. These are the top supply chain disruptions in 2024 so far.

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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.

Penske, NTT Data, CSCMP study finds change still dominates 3PL market

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 · Brian Straight
The annual 3PL Logistics Study finds that change and the ability to adapt to change continues to dominate the 3PL and shipper worlds.

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.

Why global businesses must consider climate change risks to their supply chains

Friday, September 27, 2024 · Sara Hsu
Extreme weather events are on the rise, posing significant challenges to supply chain managers, who must make rapid decisions and pivot to alternative suppliers or different logistic routes while adhering to climate-related regulations.

Estée Lauder, Schneider Electric and S&S Activewear to receive NextGen End User awards

Monday, September 23, 2024 · Brian Straight
Estée Lauder, Schneider Electric and S&S Activewear will receive NextGen Supply Chain End User awards at the upcoming supply chain conference.

The EPIC Framework: A tool for supply chain managers in an age of global disruptions

Friday, September 20, 2024 · University of Tennessee Knoxville Global Supply Chain Institute
The EPIC Framework provides the structure for assessing supply chain readiness in regions around the globe from economic, political, infrastructural, and competence perspectives by defining and explaining these dimensions to assess their potential impacts on the effectiveness…

Open eBL: Transforming the electronic bill of lading with open-source innovation and industry collaboration

Thursday, September 19, 2024 · Vanessa Mbanefo
The Open eBL initiative represents a bold step forward in the digitization of global trade by prioritizing interoperability, cost-efficiency, and inclusivity to create a scalable solution accessible to all supply chain stakeholders.

August retail sales are up, notes Commerce and NRF

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · 24/7 Staff
Commerce reported that total August retail sales, at $710.8 billion, increased 0.1% compared to July, while posting a 2.1% annual gain. NRF reported that its calculation of August retail sales, which is based on Census data and excludes automobile dealers, gas stations, and…

A scheduled workforce is a stable workforce

Monday, September 16, 2024 · Norman Katz
A trend to require companies to schedule workers two week’s in advance could be a cure to creating a more stable, healthier workforce.

2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup

Friday, September 13, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, have announced the speaker and session lineup for the 2024…

Communication issues hamper supplier experience

Friday, September 13, 2024 · Brian Straight
HICX survey finds 98% of suppliers say their communications with their largest customers is in need of improvement, hampering supply chain improvement processes.

33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends: Unraveling the challenges ahead

Thursday, September 12, 2024 · SCMR Staff
As market shifts, regulatory challenges, and tech advancements reshape logistics, shippers must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Our research team puts context around the findings inside the 33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends, and offers insight to…

Best practices—and solutions—to manage supply chain risks

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 · Marc Dantuono
When used in conjunction with comprehensive planning, implementing advanced technology, attracting and investing in top talent, and cultivating and maintaining strong partnerships, insurance solutions can help businesses better safeguard themselves when managing supply chain…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference announces Solution Provider Award winners

Monday, September 9, 2024 · Brian Straight
Agility Robotics, Westfalia Technologies, AutoScheduler.AI, and Waites Sensor Technologies will be honored at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain Conference as Solution Provider Award winners.
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