Tuesday, September 19, 2023 · Ingrid Gonzalez McCarthy, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice
By identifying friction points and eliminating them so that planners do not perceive new tools as a risk to their job performance, leaders will develop trust among their teams that will lead to greater adoption.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 · Brent Dawkins, director of product marketing, QAD
In the global supply chain, trade compliance software plays a critical role in ensuring a company and its products meet the necessary regulations, regardless of the company they are being shipped.
Monday, September 11, 2023 · Brian Straight
C.H. Robinson is seeing increased trade with Mexico as nearshoring gains steam, so it is adding a new cross-dock logistics facility in Laredo to improve through-put times.
Thursday, September 7, 2023 · Brian Straight
The National Retail Federation is acquiring the Reverse Logistics Association as it looks to bolster its circular economy advocacy.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 · Andrew Mohn and Adriele Pradi
Transportation planning for the furniture and home goods industry presents a complex puzzle, and traditional planning methods often fail to account for the inherent randomness and variation in real-world operations.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 · Jeff Berman
For the 10th consecutive month, the key benchmark metric for manufacturing output fell, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Friday, September 1, 2023 · SCMR Staff
FTR’s June Shippers Conditions Index has taken a step back, dropping in June from May’s 8.6 reading, although it still remains strongly positive for shippers.
Friday, September 1, 2023 · Brian Straight
Gartner has released a new Hype Cycle report, finding that mobile robots will outpace drones in market growth over the next few years.
Thursday, August 31, 2023 · Dr. Richard Kilgore
With political and economic uncertainty, businesses may want to slow their push to move supply chains entirely out of China.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 · Brian Straight
As Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday morning along the Florida coast, the need for logistics and supply chain support following the storm will be great. ALAN’s executive director offers advice on how to get involved.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
GE Appliance’s FirstBuild microfactory approach is giving life to innovative ideas that may ultimately make people’s lives easier.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 · Brian Straight
Gartner research director Sabu Mathai says that companies that make sustainability a core part of their business are 3.7 times less likely to deprioritize it during tough times.
Monday, August 28, 2023 · Iana Shaheen and Arash Azadegan
When it comes to disaster relief, supply chains are critical. Here’s what to know about working with relief organizations.
Monday, August 28, 2023 · Gerhard Grimm, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Supply chain leaders should consider the potential benefits of generative AI, robotics, and automation in supply chain management while being mindful of the implications for their teams.
Friday, August 25, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Reports indicate Amazon is planning to once again compete with FedEx and UPS by relaunching its Amazon Shipping for outside shippers.
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