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Four emerging supply chain trends for 2019

Thursday, January 24, 2019 · Michael Zimmerman, Robert Wang, Brendan See and Shrimant Jaruhar As supply chains evolve, companies are re-evaluating their networks to determine how their future supply chains should be structured.

Optimizing a maintenance turnaround

Monday, January 7, 2019 · Arun Kochar Maintenance tasks can be tricky—especially when some equipment can't be repaired while the plant is running. TurnarounDs can be mitigated by a strategic approach that uses detailed scenario planning and risk-based assessments to identify problems and responses ahead of…

The Retail Supply Chain hits the bricks (for clicks)

Monday, January 7, 2019 · Bridget McCrea In an era of shrinking bricks-and-mortar footprints, offline retailers can find a new use for their real estate by bringing e-commerce fulfillment to their retail stores.

In this months issue of SCMR: A resource for the year ahead

Friday, December 7, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock This is a comprehensive guide to services, products and educational opportunities targeted specifically to supply chain professionals.

A.T. Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council Predictions Released

Thursday, December 6, 2018 · Patrick Burnson With this week's release of A.T. Kearney's Global Business Policy Council (GBPC) predictions for the coming year, one particular forecast is especially prescient, the trade war “truce” with China.

2018 State of Logistics Report: Steep grade ahead

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · Michael Zimmerman This year's logistics trends are pointing to a single scenario for 2019: a steep grade ahead. As demand outpaced supply in every sector of logistics, carriers have been in control. A variety of factors—from high fuel costs to constricted labor markets—will conspire to…

Tis The Season For Injury Prevention

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 · Alberto Oca and Michael Spinelli New technology is ready to protect novice materials handling workers

Competing in an “Age of Multi-Localism” Will Be New Challenge For Global Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson A.T. Kearney's Global Business Policy Council has released Competing in an Age of Multi-Localism, a new study that notes the tectonic shifts occurring in consumption patterns globally.

As consumers demand more, the last mile becomes an opportunity

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 · Michael Hu and Korhan Acar Meeting consumer expectations is never easy. Savvy shippers need to disrupt their fulfillment strategies before Amazon does it for them.

Unlocking blockchain’s potential in your supply chain

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 · Suketu Gandhi, Adrish Majumdar and Sean Monahan Beneath the hype, blockchain is a maturing technology that offers great promise.

Does reshoring need a reboot?

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 · Patrick Van den Bossche A.T. Kearney's Reshoring Index finds that imports are at an all-time high

A crisis is a terrible thing to waste

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 · Balika Sonthalia and Michael Zimmerman Sure, the logistics industry is in crisis but leading shippers recognize this as an opportunity to make bolder changes to secure capacity at reliable prices for the future.

State of Logistics: Accelerating into uncertainty

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 · Sean Monohan and Michael Zimmerman Buffeted by crosswinds as the pace of change accelerates, the logistics industry is accelerating into uncertainty.

America first: Changing the rules of the supply chain game

Thursday, March 2, 2017 · Pramod Gupta There's a new supply chain game in town and the rules are not widely understood.

Procurement performance: Voice of the Stakeholders

Thursday, January 12, 2017 · Joe Raudabaugh In the most recent ROSMA Performance Check Report, A.T. Kearney finds a mixed view among stakeholders when asked about the value procurement delivers and why and when procurement is engaged.