Supply Chain

Rethinking Logistics: The Future is Phygital

Friday, November 3, 2023 · Vishwas Mishra, analyst at DAI Magister
Meeting the demands of a modern supply chain requires the integration of physical and digital strategies to enhance efficiency, cost flexibility, and sustainability, in other words, a phygital approach.

Convoy Likely Won’t Be the Last Brokerage Shutdown

Thursday, October 26, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The shutdown of digital broker Convoy has sent shockwaves through the freight world, but it may not be the last freight brokerage to close its doors.

UPS Battling Back from Volumes Loss; Announces Acquisition of Reverse Logistics Specialist

Thursday, October 26, 2023 · Brian Straight
UPS said consolidated revenue fell 12.8% in Q3, but that it was winning back business lost during contract negotiations with the Teamsters.

SAP’s Empowering Women in Supply Chain Seeks to Elevate a New Generation of Leaders

Thursday, October 26, 2023 · Brian Straight
While the percentage of women in supply chain jobs continues to grow, there remains a retention problem once they reach middle-management level positions. Darcy MacClaren of SAP is trying to change that.

Retailers Are Ready for Holiday Season

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Most holiday inventory is already in place, says NRF’s Matthew Shay, as retailers continue to monitor consumer trends.

Advancing City Logistics and Sustainability with Urban Consolidation Centers

Thursday, October 19, 2023 · Catarina Carvalho, Arup
Public policy has begun to play a significant role in emboldening improvements in logistics practices in dense urban cities and carbon neutrality pledges signed by several cities around the world have emphasized the criticality of creating a future-forward urban supply chain…

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.

GenAI in Logistics Begins With Understanding Use Cases

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 · Carly West, senior director analyst, and Jose Reyes, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice
Generative AI will quickly and significantly alter many aspects of supply chain — from overall strategy to the day-to-day activities of employees and their teams.

MIT CTL Offers Free Supply Chain Sustainability Course

Thursday, September 28, 2023 · Brian Straight
MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics is offering a free sustainability course for supply chain managers looking to advance their organization’s climate pledges.

Forecasting the Supply Chain Impact of Autoworkers’ Strike

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The longer the United Auto Workers remain out on strike, the greater the impact it will have on the automotive supply chain.

Three Critical Tracks for Embedding ESG in Supply Chain

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 · Craig Moss
Supply chain leaders can be a powerful force for change as ESG is integrated into a company, or they can be a roadblock resisting change.

A Manufacturing Supercycle Has Begun

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
Thanks to a trio of bills passed in the past few years, investment in U.S. manufacturing is at all-time highs, and that means the economy could be poised to take off again.

9 Ways to Recruit Top Procurement Talent in Today’s Competitive Market

Monday, September 25, 2023 · Conrad Snover
Over the past year, there has been an uptick in procurement recruitment, a trend driven by global disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains.

ASCM Honors 3 Companies, 3 Individuals for Supply Chain Performance, Dedication

Thursday, September 21, 2023 · Brian Straight
3 companies and 3 individuals have been recognized with Association for Supply Chain Management Awards of Excellence for their dedication in advancing the field of supply chain management.

Supply Chain Due Diligence: New Regulations and What You Need to Do

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 · Craig Moss
Countries are enacting laws and directives that require companies to assess their suppliers’ environmental and human rights practices. Failure to walk that tightrope now carries the risk of legal charges and fines in addition to reputational damage.
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