Supply Chain Management

Shifting Strategies to Combat Rising Freight Costs

Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Corey DeSantis and Ashley Hetrick
An overreliance on mini-bids to keep freight costs down has become detrimental to the shipper/carrier relationship and fails to produce the expected cost savings.

The Polluters in the Mirror: Will Reporting Scope 3 Emissions Save the World?

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Andrew Balthrop and Dr. Alex Scott
As regulations around reporting Scope 3 supply chain emissions ramp up, questions on whether it is possible to accurately measure them, and whether it will even change behavior, have emerged.

Inventory Pressures, Visibility Improvements Among Issues Challenging Supply Chain Managers

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Companies are facing the desire to increase inventory risk management strategies while balancing cash flow needs according to a new McKinsey survey.

Supplier Diversity is the Present and the Future

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 · Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum
According to the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), certified minority-owned businesses generate more than $400 billion in annual revenue and economic output. It also found that companies with diverse supplier bases show a 133% greater return on…

The Imperative of Preparedness: Weather-Proofing the Supply Chain through Talent

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · Christine Corson, co-head of DSJ Global
All supply chains and businesses benefit from investing in specialists that know how to mitigate weather risk – but for locations that are especially vulnerable to extreme weather, hiring the right individual is a must.

Fighting Fraud Requires a Multi-Step Approach

Monday, October 23, 2023 · Brian Straight
Fraud remains a concern among carriers, shippers and 3PLs, but fighting back remains a complex and time-consuming process.

Don’t Let the Process Become the Project

Friday, October 20, 2023 · Norman Katz
The supply chain predicaments that companies are still reeling from were not caused by the use of methodologies such as lean or just-in-time, but rather likely due to the abuse of these methodologies, compounded by the seemingly carefree attitude to outsource work.

The Significance of Optimizing Your Supply Chain Network Design

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 · Charan Lalwani
In today’s global supply chain, leaders must shift their focus toward building agility, resilience, and necessary redundancies within their respective supply chains.

Shippers, 3PLs Seek to Close Relationship Gap

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
A new study found both shippers and 3PLs are prioritizing ways in which their relationships can grow and improve, including data sharing and joint planning.

The Real Barrier Between Grocers and Better Supply Chains

Friday, October 13, 2023 · Rebecca Nolan and Alison Ponder, AlixPartners
Whether the goal is strengthening partnerships within the company or with trade partners, companies will have to decide which metrics need to be shared to unlock more growth in the food supply chain.

Future-proofing the Supply Chain in a Way that Works

Thursday, October 12, 2023 · Brian Straight
Companies looking to build resiliency in the supply chains need to get out of silos and build collaboration to collect the right data.

Your Authentic Self: Brands, Compliance and The Impact of Influencers

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 · Dory Lanenter, senior business development and sales manager, QIMA
Consumers today are armed with information and expect transparency. Brands that fail to uphold their compliance obligations risk alienating a generation of conscious consumers.

Longer-term Contracts Back in Vogue as Carriers, Shippers Navigate Stable Market

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 · Brian Straight
As many of the worst-case scenarios in the supply chain have not panned out, many shippers are more comfortable discussing long-term contracts with carriers, says BlueGrace Logistics executive.

Geopolitics, China and Russia: Why Supply Chain Managers Should Care

Monday, October 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
As the supply chain has become more global and more complicated, the influence of geopolitical events is creating more urgency for businesses to secure their networks.

Revolutionizing Supply Chains: Unleashing the Power of AI for Strategic Advancements

Thursday, October 5, 2023 · Ashok Viswanathan
In today’s rapidly evolving customer and business landscape, supply chains play a crucial role in the streamlined flow of goods and services. However, the complexity coupled with increasing customer expectations and market dynamics present significant challenges for businesses.
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