Monday, May 15, 2023 · Brian Straight
Procurement professionals say the process remains manual, and billions of dollars in cost savings are being left behind as a result.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 · Brian Straight
Supply chain data released by the Association for Supply Chain Management found that the median salary in the industry is nearly $100,000, almost $30,000 more than the average American salary.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
As cyber threats increase, 60% of chief supply chain officers expect risk assessments to become part of the standard business relationship.
Friday, May 5, 2023 · Charles H.W. Edwards
Constant challenges to norms stimulate innovation, the latest developments show that major logistics companies accept that and are investing. The combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning and timely data can give us a window into the future.
Thursday, May 4, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
We cannot know all of the regulations and building codes in foreign locations, but we can use common sense and ask common sense questions about our supply chain partners. The collapse of Rana Plaza in 2013 shows us why.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 · Mark Trowbridge and Melanie Trowbridge
“Negotiation is empathy. It’s almost trite to say that if you can’t put yourself in the seat of the other person you’re speaking with, you’re not going to do well.”
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 · Arindam Mukherjee
Organizations can gain a competitive edge and maximize profits by leveraging the power of technology to increase efficiency in their supply chain. But they need to understand what machine learning is, and is not, if they want to reduce costs, increase profits, and improve the…
Friday, April 28, 2023 · Brian Straight
Relief supply chains are more complex than traditional supply chains. But in a disaster situation, time can be of the essence, and the chaotic nature of trying to pull together a massive relief effort means existing relationships may be more important than ever.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 · Ashok Viswanathan and Sudesh Kesarkar
Supply chain indexes tell different stories based on the data they collect, but looking at them collectively can provide a more accurate assessment.
Friday, April 21, 2023 · Ashok Viswanathan and Sudesh Kesarkar
Supply chain indexes tell different stories based on the data they collect, but looking at them collectively can provide a more accurate assessment.
Monday, March 27, 2023 · SCMR Staff
MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management is offering a webinar for those looking to upskill or learn more about how the supply chain now affects all business and operational decisions.
Friday, March 24, 2023 · Bob Brennan
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chain resiliency. Businesses that invest in building resilient supply chains can withstand future disruptions and gain a competitive advantage in a post-pandemic world.
Monday, March 20, 2023 · Brian Straight
While 68% of supply chain leaders are concerned about finding and keeping talent, only 43% feel their organization is prepared to address the challenge.
Friday, February 10, 2023 · Brian Straight
SMBs can benefit from elevating the role of supply chain managers to that on par with other top executives finds a new report from Capterra.
Thursday, February 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
"From Source to Sold" offers unique insight into the minds of some of leading global supply chain experts. The book is now available in audiobook version on Audible, Amazon and many more sites.
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