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.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · Jim Roberts and Steven A. Melnyk
DEI, as a term, is effectively dead—there is too much negative baggage associated with it. However, the goals and the need for initiatives that recognize changes have not gone away.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · Robert J. Delaney, MS, and Amanda L. Femano, Ph.D
With finite resources, it is in the best interest of any organization to properly quantify the risk associated with individual components. In both the military and industry, it is imperative that investments in the supply chain are prioritized based on the overall risk to the…
The February Services PMI, at 54.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) was up 0.7% compared to January, growing, at a faster rate, for the eighth consecutive month, and for the 54th time in the last 57 months, going back to the initial recovery from the pandemic in…
While the freight recession has been ongoing for more than two years, that does not translate into any type of lull for players in the digital freight matching (DFM) market—not by any stretch. Despite the current downturn in demand and tonnage, recent signals of increased…
Tariffs have been added to traditional disruptions such as climate and cybersecurity, creating a complex web of concerns for chief supply chain officers.
So much is beyond any company’s control, including geopolitical and economic issues, new regulations, natural disasters, and shifting sustainability expectations. What is in a company’s control is to improve resilience systematically and sustainably.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Chris Caplice and Josué C. Velázquez Martinez
The state of California recently withdrew from a mandate that would have required truckers to buy battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The retreat is part of a changing carbon emissions-reduction landscape in the U.S., shaped largely by the new Trump…
If trading blocs develop, supply chain managers must adapt by developing payoff matrices for each, as inaction could lead to significant global business losses.
We talk often about what a visitor from another planet would think if they landed on Earth? Well, the same applies if you open my inbox. Two out of every three messages these days centers on artificial intelligence or the impact of tariffs on supply chains. If you didn’t…
Tariffs and trade restrictions are introducing new complexities into global supply chains, requiring businesses to rethink sourcing, logistics, and cost management. As tariffs evolve, companies must proactively mitigate risks and optimize supply chain operations to maintain…
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 50.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.6% compared to January’s 50.9 reading. The February PMI grew, at a slower rate, for the second consecutive month in February.
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