Tuesday, December 15, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Pharmaceutical and food companies are losing a combined average of more than $358 million annually due to product spoilage, while the vast majority continue to rely on manual processes for tracking
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 · Antony Lovell
More political disruption is inevitable, as are the various natural disasters that occur every year. Health crises, such as the coronavirus pandemic, can also bring new challenges to the forefront. Supply chains must be ready for any and all challenges in order to remain…
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
As reported in our news section, our nation’s two largest ports in San Pedro Bay are seeking ways to deal with record-setting cargo throughput…and congestions.
Thursday, December 3, 2020 · SCMR Staff
At a time of unprecedented challenges for global businesses and rising customer demand for detailed product information, Avery Dennison launched a new initiative to bring together technology and business leaders to establish transparency within the supply chain. The film “A…
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Want to avoid striking out? Supply chain managers can learn plenty from Theo Epstein’s 5R approach to building a championship baseball team.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · Sebastian Brockhaus, Stanley E. Fawcett, A. Michael Knemeyer and Amydee M. Fawcett
Supply chain leaders can learn a lot from rock and roll drummers.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic on U.S. airports, toll roads and ports are prompting Fitch Ratings to refine its recovery assumptions, which the rating agency has detailed in a new report.
Monday, November 30, 2020 · Michael Gravier
Supply chains are changing and becoming more fragmented. There’s another big change coming: inflation. The maturation of multiple middle class economies across the world has already begun to drive competition for resources. COVID provides a lull before the storm; in a year…
Monday, November 23, 2020 · Eric O’Daffer
The global pandemic continues to place an enormous strain on healthcare systems around the world. Nearly all providers were caught off guard by the resulting demand for PPE products, many of which have been typically considered commodities, sourced at the lowest price…
Friday, November 20, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The data shows that Black Friday is dead, with 70% of consumerssaying that they would not be going out to shop for Black Friday this year. Additionally, 71% of consumers think there are going to be better deals online for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and will hold out on…
Thursday, November 12, 2020 · Vishal Chatrath
Many industries rely on a framework to guide them through difficult situations. But while information security specialists have ISO 27000 standards to rely on, supply chains lack a proper equivalent.
Thursday, November 12, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Deloitte’s InSightIQ team analyzed consumer spending data from the first three weeks of October to better understand consumer behavior and help shine a light on how consumers are making their holiday purchases this year.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 · Anchal Solanki
The advent of sophisticated technologies, such as blockchain, IoT, and cloud computing have helped to significantly improve operations of 3PL providers.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
While much of California has been reeling from the current pandemic, the San Francisco Bay Area remains something of an exception due to good governance and responsible citizens.
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