Wednesday, October 13, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Supply chain management leaders must pursue three strategic external partnerships to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to contribute to their organization’s sustainability goals, according to Gartner, Inc.
Monday, September 13, 2021 · SCMR Staff
To better deal with growing protectionism and the need for higher agility, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must incorporate regional designs into their global networks without diluting the cost or competitive advantages of existing global networks, according to Gartner, Inc.
Monday, August 23, 2021 · Janet Suleski
SKU optimization is another way of saying “SKU rationalization,” or the retirement of products from portfolios, a phrase that often doesn’t sit well with commercial teams.
Friday, August 20, 2021 · SCMR Staff
As enterprises move from operating profit-centric to purpose-driven, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must focus on five actions to create a purpose-driven supply chain, according to Gartner, Inc.
Thursday, July 15, 2021 · Paul Lord
As organizations continue to evolve operations for a post-pandemic world, a shift is underway from a focus on financial liquidity - that was critical during 2020 - to a renewed commitment to profitable growth. As part of the transformation, supply chain leaders must give…
Monday, June 14, 2021 · Marco Sandrone
With the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the need to balance demand and supply in a highly volatile environment has been truly tested.
Monday, May 24, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Multiple trends are affecting the ability of logistics functions and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to effectively deliver on their goals, notes a new research study by Gartner.
Monday, May 17, 2021 · Michael Dominy
The events of the past year, and in particular the pandemic, forced supply chains to rapidly change and shined a new spotlight on supply chains. Looking ahead, supply chain leaders have an opportunity to leverage this newfound attention to move beyond cost optimization and…
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As supply chain managers come to grip with the complex implications of the current health crisis, Gartner Inc. analysts have introduced a fresh perspective on managing risk.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
In late December 2020, the European Union (EU) and the U.K. struck a trade agreement after years of negotiations. While a collective sigh of relief may have been heaved on both sides, the reality of Brexit is still full of challenges – especially for supply chain managers…
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 · SCMR Staff
The evolution towards an autonomous supply chain has already begun, and this transformation coincides and is driven by members of Generation Z (Gen Z), that have just started to enter the workforce, according to Gartner, Inc.
Monday, March 15, 2021 · Geraint John
Automotive manufacturers sit at the center of a complex, highly integrated and heavily outsourced supply chain for semiconductors.
Thursday, February 25, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As reported in SCMR, President Biden has signed an Executive Order to help create more resilient and secure supply chains for critical and essential goods. Koray Köse, Senior Director, Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice, observes that now there’s much work to be done.
Sunday, January 24, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Andrew Stevens, A senior director analyst in the Gartner Supply Chain Technology Group, notes that as vaccine distribution takes center stage, supply chain leaders need streamlined, yet resilient, service centered on patient healthcare.
Friday, January 15, 2021 · Pierfrancesco Manenti
When it comes to strategic planning, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture and get caught up in details.
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