Management

Where Did All the Truck Drivers Go?

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 · Coleen Copley and Charles Lu
The supply of trucks and drivers is struggling to keep up with the increasing and volatile demand for ground transportation. As a result, for companies like our sponsor company, supply chain managers are pressured to optimize their logistics networks so that they can do more…

Data Drives “Holistic” Decision-Making in the Supply Chain, Says New Research Done by Deloitte

Monday, February 22, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As COVID-19 exposed, supply chains require unprecedented efficiency and agility in order to react to quickly changing network conditions.

Exclusive Interviews: GEODIS Executives Share Insights on E-Commerce Reverse Loop

Friday, February 19, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
In this exclusive interview, Gina Anderson, Vice President of Solutions & Growth of Supply Chain Optimization Line – GEODIS, and Frank Loewen, Senior Vice President of Retail Market Line - GEODIS in Americas share supply chain insights.

SOTI Survey Finds COVID-19 Has Radically Changed Consumers’ Expectations for Retailers

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
COVID -19 accelerated online shopping trends, which has resulted in consumers now having higher expectations from retailers today than they did less than a year ago.

Hoarding Inventory is Not the Answer to COVID-19

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 · Igor Estraykh
Global supply chains are a fundamental enabler of the modern global economy but require technological innovation and process changes from companies at all levels to function efficiently and respond to system shocks like COVID-19.

The Chips Will Stay Down

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 · Michael Gravier
The news of automotive plant shutdowns owing to chip shortages just keeps coming. Some may be surprised at this unexpected casualty of the pandemic, but I saw this before over two decades ago when I created the first research with a generalizable model of Diminishing…

IBM Perspective on The Future of Supply Chains

Thursday, February 4, 2021 · Jonathan Wright
Smarter supply chains will better understand demand signals and rapid changes based on many factors, like current consumer behavior and seasonal surges.

In a World of Digitized Supply Chains, Global Businesses Must be Agile and Optimize Risk

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 · Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown
As logistics and supply chain management increasingly become digital, there is a growing reliance on the global internet and associated IT infrastructure.

Increasing Urgency for Vaccine Supplies Drives Launch of New Vaccine Manufacturing Resources

Monday, February 1, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Thomasnet.com data shows vaccine-related trending sourcing data categories have increased massively year-over-year (YoY), quarter over quarter (QoQ), and month over month (MoM).

Impact of Proposed Relief Package Yet to be Measured on e-Commerce and Big Box Supply Chains

Friday, January 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
When and if President Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is enacted, supply chain managers are asking one big question: Will this be the light at the end of the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel for large eCommerce players and big-box retailers?

Exclusive Interview: David Arsenault Shares Views on Ocean Carrier Consolidation

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
David Arsenault, newly named president of GSC Logistics, notes that while the global pandemic is disrupting supply chains and placing stress on West Coast harbor truckers, freight haulers are confronting a surge in containerized imports driven by U.S. consumer spending and…

Kearney Releases New Global Trends Study: The great shakeout

Monday, January 25, 2021 · SCMR Staff
As fallout from the COVID-19 crisis persists, we will see a major shakeout of industries, governments, and social groups over the next five years.

GE Appliances veteran leader Marcia Brey promoted to VP, Distribution

Friday, January 22, 2021 · SCMR Staff
In new role, Brey will be responsible for service to the U.S. distribution network, including transportation, logistics warehousing and delivery to millions of customers and consumers.

PPP Loan Forgiveness: Next steps for Manufacturers & Supply Chain Companies

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 · Anil Grandhi
The 2020 PPP Loan program benefited more than 229,000 companies in the manufacturing sector reaching $54 billion. Securing the loan is one thing – but making sure you are prepared to receive PPP loan forgiveness is another. Here’s what you need to know.

Biden Has a Plan for Supply Chains and U.S. Manufacturing – But Will It Work?

Monday, January 4, 2021 · Rosemary Coates
The Biden-Harris transition website posts Biden’s policy for U.S. manufacturing and for addressing supply chain shortages due to Covid19. But can we take what is written at face value?
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