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Breaking the circular transfer trap: A strategic framework for order management in CPG supply chains

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Om Prakash and Tobias Schoenherr
A comprehensive framework for transforming order management from reactive routing to predictive excellence through dynamic order management and deployment optimization.

Dole, Walmart among leading CPG and consumer companies to present at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, with a strong CPG and consumer goods lineup including Dole Packaged Foods, Walmart,…

Tariffs, caution, and consumer resilience: Inside Wells Fargo’s 2025 Supply Chain Report

Friday, September 5, 2025 · Brian Straight
Wells Fargo’s 2025 Supply Chain Report reveals a sector adapting to tariffs, shifting inventory strategies, and transportation complexity while consumers remain resilient and retailers tread cautiously into the holiday season.

Navigating volatility: How CPG brands can shore up their supply chain in uncertain times

Friday, August 29, 2025 · Kevin Williamson, RJW Logistics Group CEO
CPG suppliers can better withstand volatility by partnering with a 3PL that drives efficiency through retail consolidation, predictive analytics, and proactive compliance management.

Uber Freight’s Val Marchevsky to deliver Keynote at NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Thursday, June 12, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Uber Freight CTO Val Marchevsky will offer the 3PL and Logistics Keynote address at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain Conference. Executives from C.H. Robinson, GEODIS Americas, Kenco and RXO will also present.

Last call for speaker abstracts, award submissions for NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Thursday, May 29, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Deadline extended one week for speaker abstracts, award application submissions for 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference.

Why CPG Shippers Need to Smooth Flows in Their Supply Chains

Thursday, December 21, 2023 · Jeffrey H. Schutt, PhD, director of ProvisionAI
Volatility is costly and disruptive to operations. Consumer packaged goods supply chains face volatile transportation flows due mostly to variations in consumer behavior, but technology can help smooth those flows.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Why is the supply chain broken?

Friday, May 20, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Stopwatch’s Meagan Bowman discusses why the CPG supply chain is broken, along with all things startup-related. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

How agile is your supply chain?

Friday, March 3, 2017 · Mark Barratt and Simon Eagle
Zara has earned high marks for its agile supply chain. Despite its success, manufacturers heavily invested in Lean believe that the retailer's approach could never work for them. What are the misconceptions about agility and how can they be overcome?
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