Management

MITx MicroMasters Program offers webinar on supply chain’s critical role in business

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.

The importance of supply chain resiliency in a post-pandemic world

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.

Retaining key talent among priorities for supply chain leaders

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.

Report: It’s time to make supply chain managers a C-suite partner

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.

Audiobook edition of ‘From Source to Sold’ released

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.

Customer enablement offers supply chain orgs a pipeline to increased revenue

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 · Brian Straight A survey released on Tuesday by Gartner has found that less than one-quarter of supply chain organizations have adopted customer enablement to the extent necessary to truly put the customer first.

The mega trends offering the best opportunities for supply chains

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · Brian Straight From robotics to self-driving vehicles, Frost & Sullivan’s annual list of mega trends offers plenty of opportunities for supply chains to excel.

Unlocking the hidden power of retail media-enhanced supply chains

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 · Dr. Rodney Thomas and Dr. Brent Williams The complexity, cost and unpredictability of retail supply chains can burden retailers with excess inventory and costs. The solution could be the retail media-enhanced supply chain.

Inflation, fewer resources ratchet up pressure on procurement, sourcing professionals

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 · Brian Straight The majority of supply chain procurement professionals are feeling pressure to reduce expenses as inflation drives up costs.

Changing of the guard at Supply Chain Management Review

Monday, January 9, 2023 · SCMR Staff Brian Straight has joined Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group as the new Editor in Chief of Supply Chain Management Review, replacing Bob Trebilcock, who will concentrate on his role as Executive Editor of Modern Materials Handling.

Women in operations

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff Six company-level strategies for advancing gender diversity.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Become The Supply Chain GOAT

Friday, January 14, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, Stanley Fawcett and Michael Knemeyer discuss what it takes to make your supply chain team The Greatest Of All Time. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Supply Chain Managers To Confront Escalating Transport Rates in 2022

Friday, December 31, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Irrespective of mode, rates will be escalating, with carriers controlling capacity and exercising leverage like never before. Given the shortage of manpower and labor pools across the spectrum of global logistics, supply chain managers will be struggling.

Final 2021 Supply Chain Management Trends to Remember

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 · Patrick Burnson As 2021 comes to an end, here are the significant events to remember from December.

New Year with New Ways to Manage Supply Chain Challenges

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 · Mark Dohnalek As 2021 nears a close, the supply chain continues to be in crisis with nearly 100 ships backed up and waiting to unload. With an ongoing labor shortage in dock workers and truckers, every potential solution creates new types of obstacles.