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.
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 49 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.3% from February’s 50.3 reading. January’s PMI, at 50.9, represented the first growth month, after a 26-month run of contraction.
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.
The future of AI-powered transportation cost prediction lies in the strategic integration of regional economic indicators through Metropolitan Statistical Areas, ensuring smarter decision-making and long-term competitiveness.
Supply chain procurement functions are particularly negotiation-intensive, often at the center of critical discussions and strategy. Building a framework to guide this process ensures consistency in negotiations.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research suggests that collecting e-commerce boxes can result in higher emissions savings, but factors such as weight and driving distance alter the calculation.
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.
A recent Gartner survey reveals the top influences to supply chain success, although it found only 29% of respondents said they had sufficiently developed three of the top five drivers for future readiness.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 · Emel Aktas and Sharath Bobba
While digital twin technology for managing end-to-end supply chains is still in its infancy, many recognize the need, and many companies are leading the way with ambitious pilots.
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…
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