Supply Chain Transformation

E2open alliance partner KPMG to launch new E2open practice

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff New venture will be focused on digital transformation that drives supply chain efficiency, improved customer experience and value across the enterprise.

What effect will Russian sanctions have on your supply chain?

Monday, April 25, 2022 · Rosemary Coates We must carefully plan to limit the impact of bans and limitations on raw materials from neon to oil as well as how cargo can now travel.

The trouble with inventories

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 · Jason Miller, Zac Rogers, Dale Rogers Believe it or not, there are now early signs that retailers are beginning to be flooded with excess inventory. It’s a continuation of strange times for supply chain managers.

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.

Retail and supply chain leaders say ultrafast delivery is the future of last mile

Thursday, April 14, 2022 · SCMR Staff Survey of more than 200 industry leaders reveals same-day delivery has an immediate, positive effect on sales.

Building supply chain resilience

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

Interact Analysis expects 7,300 automated micro-fulfillment centers up and running by 2030

Thursday, April 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff That's up from just 86 at the end of 2021.

Supply chain leaders must optimize their strategy

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 · Patricia Anderson While outsize disruptions can put scalability and agility at risk, capable authentic transformational leaders transcend disruptions.

The value of the hardships of 2020-2021

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 · Jim Tompkins The most significant change will be how we think about the future.

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.

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 · SCMR Staff FedEx and Elroy Air work to launch test flights aimed at middle-mile delivery in 2023.

Almonty signs rare metal recycling agreement

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff The focus is on strengthening South Korea’s domestic supply chain for its semiconductor and battery industries.

DHL Supply Chain names Stephan Schablinski vice president, operations excellence – GoGreen

Monday, March 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff He will be responsible for developing and leading the company's North American GoGreen strategic agenda.

URB-E joins with Square Roots for locally grown, zero-emissions fresh food delivery

Friday, March 25, 2022 · SCMR Staff Deliveries by electric vehicles will be from Square Roots’ indoor farm in Brooklyn to stores across New York City.

FLOW initiative gets mixed reviews

Monday, March 21, 2022 · Jeff Berman While the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program is potentially a step forward, it has received criticism too.