Supply Chain Management

Slavery in Supply Chain Remains Key Risk in 2018, Says Consultancy

Monday, June 25, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Among many of the new risks supply chain managers must confront these days is that of forced labor, says a new report issued by KnowTheChain, a supply chain consultancy based in San Francisco.

3-D and the Global Supply Chain

Monday, June 18, 2018 · Mark Dohnalek
Aside from the question of 3-D printing's cost effectiveness in relation to end-to-end production, the evolution of printing materials and processes is making this form of fabrication increasingly affordable.

Is S&OP in Your Resilience Toolbox?

Tuesday, June 12, 2018 · Kai Trepte and Jim Rice
Supply chain resilience has received a considerable amount of attention over the last decade or so, and although companies have achieved much in making their supply chains more resilient, many are still unprepared for disruptions.

Intergenerational Differences - Opportunity? Or, Not?

Monday, June 11, 2018 · James M. Baehr
There's been much emphasis on trying to understand the generational differences as they exist in Supply Management. APICS, APQC, CAPS and ISM have all produced reports or surveys.

Prologis Addresses Supply Chain Risk in its “Sustainability” Report

Thursday, June 7, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Prologis recently announced the release of its eleventh annual sustainability report, which contains valuable market intelligence for supply chain managers wishing to mitigate risk and remain globally competitive.

Rough Seas Ahead for Procurement, Say AlixPartners

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A new research paper by AlixPartners on “sourcing and purchasing transformation,” reveals that supply chain managers may face fresh challenges in the coming months.

Kuehne + Nagel Group Report Shows Strengthening Supply Chains in Asia and Latin America

Monday, June 4, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The economies in Asia and Latin America posted a relatively high growth rate in May, say analysts for Kuehne + Nagel Group.

Don’t Waste Your Time with an NDA in China

Monday, June 4, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
NDA agreements are common practice when discussing sensitive or private information in the U.S., but they don't work in China

Jabil Explains Digitized Supply Chain Journey

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Earlier this month, a bevy of new enhancements to its procurement capabilities were recently introduced by Jabil, which are designed to minimize risk, optimize production and address spend management.

Cheaper, Faster, Better – How short haul rail surprises the supply chain

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 · Micah Mallace
Inland ports and short haul rail are quickly becoming a solution to age old supply chain issues

2018 Supply Chain Top 25 Company Rankings Released by Gartner

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Rankings of the top 25 supply chain, companies with the strongest supply chain, supply chain reliability rankings, Top 25 Supply Chain Companies 2018, Gartner Supply Chain Rankings

An Immigrant’s Advice for College Graduates

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 · Michael Gravier
This past weekend, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao spoke at the Bryant University commencement ceremony. With experience as the first female Secretary of Labor, director of the Peace Corps, and CEO of the United Way non-profit, she brought a unique perspective. Chao…

Oracle Introduces Cloud Applications for Supply Chains Reliant on Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Oracle recently announced new artificial intelligence (AI) cloud applications designed to enable manufacturing organizations to reduce costs and increase yields by providing rapid analysis and actionable insights that can improve production efficiency and performance.

DHL Global Forwarding Adds Air Cargo Capacity to Serve Transpacific Supply Chains

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Further evidence of surging consumer demand in the Asia Pacific surfaced last week when DHL Global Forwarding began deploying a second dedicated Boeing 747-400 Freighter to connect the US, Europe and Asia.

MIT CTL Partners with Awesome to Launch Supply Chain Scholarship for Women

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 · SCMR Staff
The AWESOME/MIT Advancing Women through Education (AWE) Scholarship aims to attract women who want to pursue graduate degrees in Supply Chain Management at MIT.
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