Topic: Universities & Colleges

Register to speak at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Monday, April 14, 2025 · SCMR Staff Registration for speaking opportunities at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now open. This year’s conference will focus on 4 key industries: 3PL, CPG, life sciences and food & beverage.

Call for speakers: 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference looking for industry leaders

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 · SCMR Staff Registration for speaking opportunities at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference is now open. This year’s conference will focus on 4 key industries: 3PL, CPG, life sciences and food & beverage. Ideal speakers are C-suite or senior executives who can speak to…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference heads to Nashville in 2025 with focus on 4 key industries

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 · SCMR Staff 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.

Reactions pour in on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Thursday, April 3, 2025 · SCMR Staff 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.

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Navigating the road to zero-emission trucking

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…

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It’s time to stay focused

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Brian Straight 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…

Unlocking efficiency: How automation sharpens forecasting in the energy industry

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology In the fast-paced world of energy-exploration technology, companies are constantly on the lookout for innovative strategies to help them stay ahead of market dynamics. For one global energy company, the key to unlocking efficiency was transforming how it predicts the demand…

White House confirms 25% tariffs to go into effect on Canada, Mexico

Friday, January 31, 2025 · Brian Straight A White House spokesperson said President Donald Trump has approved tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China as of Feb. 1. It is unclear if there will be any exceptions.

Six best practices for supply chain organizations to get the most out of younger employees

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute The challenges to global supply chains during the first quarter of the 21st century have leaders refocusing their efforts on building effective workforces.

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From Complexity to Clarity: How technology is driving supply chain efficiency

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Bridget McCrea This year’s Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit gives attendees the strategies, technologies, and automation tools required for ongoing success in modern logistics, transportation, and supply chain management environments.

Become a mentor to a supply chain student

Thursday, January 2, 2025 · Rosemary Coates Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute shares her experiences as a mentor to supply chain students, and the value such mentorship provides for both the mentee and mentor.

Industry leaders weigh in with 2025 predictions

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 · Brian Straight As 2025 is set to begin, a series of industry leaders have weighed in with their predictions for what’s in store.

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Understanding organized labor’s impact on our supply chain

Thursday, October 17, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute A long-term U.S. port strike may have been adverted, but another deadline looms in January. Don Maier from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains the impact organized labor has on the supply chain.

The 3 types of cyberattacks affecting global supply chains

Monday, October 7, 2024 · Seongkyoon Jeong Cybercriminals exploit the relationships between companies and suppliers to infiltrate critical systems, often causing significant operational and financial damage. Businesses must assess the specific risks they face and the role their suppliers play in these scenarios.