Wednesday, December 20, 2023 · Heather Wheatley, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Risk councils bring together supply chain risk owners and other subject matter experts to analyze current risks, plan for emerging ones and evaluate control effectiveness.
Friday, December 15, 2023 · Jason Miller
Given where spot market prices are at and demand for services holding steady, slow attrition of capacity should help stave off further downward pressure on rates, says Michigan State’s Jason Miller.
Thursday, December 14, 2023 · Jason Miller and Andrew Balthrop
The combination of consumer spending continuing to remain resilient, retailers with inventory and delivery providers with capacity add up to a supply chain ready to deliver for Christmas.
Friday, December 1, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
A Canadian supply chain law set to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, will place the responsibility on brands, retailers, and importers to identify and prevent child and forced labor within their supplier networks.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 · Brian Straight
The average company investment in supply chain innovation has nearly doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, according to new research from Catena Solutions.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 · Brian Straight
New research from Gartner finds that only 9% of supply chain organizations are able to achieve revenue gains during periods of uncertainty.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 · Lee A. Clair and Steven Fox
The supply chain provides a means for mid-cap companies to improve shareholder and equity value, if they pull the right levers
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new book, Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations, from the consultants at Kearney offers real-world examples and insight on how to build resilient supply chain operations.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 · Brian Straight
Amazon Business’ State of Procurement survey found that 85% of businesses plan to either increase, or maintain their procurement budgets in 2024.
Friday, November 10, 2023 · Christopher A. Boone, PH.D, Associate Professor, Mississippi State; Karl B. Mandrodt, PH.D., Professor, Geogia College and State University; Joseph Tillman, Manager Education Programs, SMC3; Jason Shin, PH.D., Assistant Professor, Mississippi State
Logistics operations are facing a human capital crisis that poses a threat to both performance and competitiveness. The 32nd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends examines how businesses are competing for talent, and adopting technology to stay ahead of the…
Thursday, November 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new report from Accenture finds that the number of companies nearshoring product manufacturing will double in three years time.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
Kimberly-Clark Corporation was named this year’s Visionary Award winner at the NextGen Supply Chain Conference. KCC’s Scott DeGroot explains the story behind KCC’s success.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 · Brian Schultz, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Preventing a cyber attack is nearly impossible, but there are plenty of steps chief supply chain officers can take to bolster their organizations’ cyber resilience and limit the potential of damage.
Monday, November 6, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
A new report from Moody’s finds that companies that rely on buying carbon offsets as an emissions-reduction strategy could face financial and reputational harm.
Friday, November 3, 2023 · Brian Straight
Accenture has made two acquisition announcements this week, announcing the intention to acquire procurement firm The Shelby Group and reverse logistics specialists OnProcess Technology.
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