Supply Chain Strategy

The futility of plans and the importance of foresight

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 · Michael Gravier As Dwight Eisenhower once said, “every time I’ve cursed the futility of our plans, I’ve known that our planning gave us foresight to prepare for the unexpected.”

Logility to acquire network optimization provider Starboard Solutions

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff The combined capabilities allow companies to analyze options and locate the best absolute location for future plants, warehouses and 3PLs.

Thinking of exiting China? Think twice

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 · Stanley Chao China’s potential sphere of influence accounts for over half the world’s population. Exiting China potentially puts those areas off-limits.

Supply chains in the age of scarcity

Friday, June 3, 2022 · Michael J. Gravier A more entrepreneurial mindset among supply chain managers will be required going forward.

Gartner’s rankings of the 2022 Global Supply Chain Top 25 revealed

Friday, May 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff Cisco Systems retains top position while three companies debut on the list.

Autonomy is the future of supply chain

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 · Pierfrancesco Manenti The countdown is underway for the move to hyperautomation that will become the base of operations by 2025.

Supply chain leaders: Lost in the fog of disruption

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 · Jim Tompkins The past two years have changed our businesses. It’s now time for leaders to refocus the direction of their efforts and enterprises.

First 50 speakers confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023

Thursday, April 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff The program will address the most pressing issues across global logistics operations and supply chains.

PwC publishes 2022 survey of top digital trends in supply chain

Thursday, April 14, 2022 · SCMR Staff Even as companies improve efficiencies, they are missing value creation opportunities in digitization, sustainability and transformation.

War in Ukraine:  Responding to supply chain disruption

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 · Joe Terino and Peter Guarraia Here is our early assessment of what you need to do including a handful of no-regret moves to make.

Building supply chain resilience

Friday, April 8, 2022 · Lynn Torrel Put in place the right talent, infrastructure, tools and culture to ensure continuity.

Operating the Goldilocks supply chain

Monday, April 4, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock Wine Access is utilizing weather data to optimize the shipment of millions of bottles of wine each year.

Direct-to-Customer: The need for dynamic supply chains

Thursday, March 31, 2022 · Shawn Muma The most important characteristic of the digital transformation of supply chains is the ability to dynamically adjust to changes in the market—be they customer demands or seismic events like war or a pandemic.

Major supply chain initiative launched

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 · SCMR Staff Freight Logistics Optimization Works expected to improve supply chain, increase data sharing.

Tompkins Solutions names David Latona president and CEO

Thursday, February 24, 2022 · SCMR Staff Denny McKnight to retire after more than three decades with the leading supply chain firm.