Friday, July 28, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new AlixPartners report found that continued calm in the logistics markets is offering an opportunity for participants to expand or reassess and realign their operations.
Thursday, July 27, 2023 · Sarah Gilchrist, Director Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice
Like any part of an organization, supply chain planning has its obstacles and rewards. When approaching planning, organizations often mix short-term and mid-term planning in one process, or treat them separately. Neither approach provides optimal outcomes.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 · Jeff Berman
With just days remaining, the Teamsters and UPS reached a tentative labor agreement, but it will likely lead to an increase in rates for shippers.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
When a Chinese supplier goes bankrupt, they often stop production and shut down immediately, leaving companies no way to recover goods or their investments. But there are some signs to look for that may indicate a potential bankruptcy.
Friday, July 21, 2023 · Marko Kovacevic and Sarah Lahti
The environment for supply chains has changed. Companies need to redesign their operations now to be trusted and reliable sources for their customers.
Thursday, July 20, 2023 · Brian Straight
New research from The Hackett Group found that top-performing procurement organizations spend 21% less on operations than their peers.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 · Jeff Berman
UPS has begun making contingency plans should Teamster members go on strike Aug. 1, putting hundreds of thousands of shipments in jeopardy.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
P&G has transformed its supply chain in the past 10 years, and it continues to be among the world’s most successful supply chains. Fares Sayegh has been there through it all and explains how it happened.
Monday, July 17, 2023 · Norman Katz
If you have committed to an ERP project, waiting to address the data portion of the project can lead to frustration and delays.
Friday, July 14, 2023 · Daniel Corn
There will always be some constricting of the market in which the number of suppliers for a specific product are reduced. The rule of supply and demand drives companies to sustain or die. The difference this time is that these companies are now vertically integrated to the…
Thursday, July 13, 2023 · Craig Moss and David Kurz
To gain a competitive advantage, every company needs to make a conscious decision about which topics are most important in the E, S and G pillar to their corporate supply chain strategy.
Thursday, July 13, 2023 · SCMR Staff
In this webinar, you’ll find out why forward-thinking supply chain leaders are turning to customer service automation to create the conditions necessary to harmonize all the people, processes and technologies that work for and with a business and drive its success.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 · SCMR Staff
Do you like playing poker? For supply chain negotiators, the process of closing deals can often feel like a game of poker. Who blinks last is often going to get the best deal. But it doesn’t have to end that way.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 · Ashley Reichheld, Amelia Dunlop, Adam Mussomeli, and Laura Carpenter
Employees who give their leaders high scores on humanity are 2.6 times more motivated to work, according to research from MHI and Deloitte.
Friday, July 7, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The Services PMI, at 53.9, increased 3.6% and continues growing at a faster rate for the sixth consecutive month, ISM said.
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