Wednesday, May 14, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Despite growing investments in carbon reduction, spend-based accounting methods may inadvertently inflate corporate emissions unless companies push for more precise, supplier-level data transparency.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Supply chain co-location offers a powerful solution for companies seeking to remain cost-effective, quick to market, and environmentally sustainable. Research finds one model can result in a 77% reduction in freight costs and 72% reduction in inventory holding costs.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A single port disruption could have a devasting impact on the ability of the U.S. to import certain food products from Latin America.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 · SCMR Staff
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…
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…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research looked at the trade-off between affordability and availability of medicines and how downstream dynamics impact patient access to oncology drugs.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
By leveraging a data-driven approach and machine learning algorithms, an oil & gas company was able to more accurately predict semiconductor availability, reducing safety stock inventory and more effectively predicting lead-time forecasting.
Monday, December 2, 2024 · Elenna Dugundji, Andres Ayala, Ria Verma, and Thomas Koch
Project seeks to “place a data scientist in the pockets” of procurement professionals.
Monday, November 25, 2024 · Brian Straight
As much discussion and deployment of artificial intelligence took place in 2024, 2025 is shaping up to be an even bigger year. This year will likely see the acceleration of AI, and specifically Generative AI, into everyday business functions.
Monday, November 4, 2024 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
From personalized service to improved inventory management, artificial intelligence is altering the consumer experience.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Inma Borrella, Leonard Morrison, Maria Jesus Saenz, and Eva Ponce
Global trends such as nearshoring and increasing geopolitical risks underscore the importance of companies in understanding the national and regional differences of the regions in which their supply chain partners operate.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Matthias Winkenbach
The meteoric rise of e-commerce has transformed last-mile supply chains as companies strive to stay ahead of changing consumer demands and technological innovation. Technologies—notably artificial intelligence and machine learning—are fueling another phase in this…
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 · Julia Fernandez del Valle and Samara Vilar da Costa
Research and executive interviews paint an interesting picture as to whether net-zero goals are realistic, and even if they are being pursued.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 · Bridget McCrea
In supply chain, an alphabet soup of certification credentials is available to employees, who must weigh which ones offer the best career opportunities.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 · Matthias Schumm and Mehdi Tagorti
Analyzing various factors, including access to transportation and medical center density, enables decision-makers to make equitable decisions when it comes to distributing vaccines.
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