Supply Chain

Global supply chain health: Decoding the value of supply chain indices

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 · Ashok Viswanathan and Sudesh Kesarkar Supply chain indexes tell different stories based on the data they collect, but looking at them collectively can provide a more accurate assessment.

How nearshoring is shaping investment decisions

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 · Jonathan Civita With no sign of slowing, the trend to reshore or nearshore sourcing and production is shifting investment decisions in warehousing, logistics and manufacturing.

What do supply chain indexes tell us?

Friday, April 21, 2023 · Ashok Viswanathan and Sudesh Kesarkar Supply chain indexes tell different stories based on the data they collect, but looking at them collectively can provide a more accurate assessment.

DHL Supply Chain facility is showcasing how automation, humans can coexist

Friday, April 14, 2023 · Brian Straight DHL Supply Chain is leveraging automation to assist workers in an omnichannel Carhartt facility, improving e-commerce pick times.

Where is all the automation?

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 · Brian Straight Trade shows are being overrun by robotics and automation companies, yet that hasn’t translated to widespread adoption in warehouses – yet.

Supply and demand regulation via blockchain-based governance

Monday, April 3, 2023 · Kiran S. Patil Enterprise resource planning has been the dominate system for managing inventory, but failure is still a problem. Blockchain is offering new hope.

Sean Wallingford settles in as president & CEO of Swisslog Americas

Thursday, March 30, 2023 · Brian Straight Sean Wallingford, the new president & CEO of Swisslog Americas, believes the region is poised for growth as it looks to accelerate technological solutions.

MITx MicroMasters Program offers webinar on supply chain’s critical role in business

Monday, March 27, 2023 · SCMR Staff MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management is offering a webinar for those looking to upskill or learn more about how the supply chain now affects all business and operational decisions.

Retaining key talent among priorities for supply chain leaders

Monday, March 20, 2023 · Brian Straight While 68% of supply chain leaders are concerned about finding and keeping talent, only 43% feel their organization is prepared to address the challenge.

MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics hosting special Crossroads conference

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 · Brian Straight JB Hunt President Shelley Simpson and Procter & Gamble CEO Jon Moeller will be among top industry speakers participating in the upcoming MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Crossroads conference.

Survey highlights impact of Covid on supply chain staff culture

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · SCMR Staff Increased focus on agility, resilience and collaboration dominate as does the difficulty of finding people with these new, essential skills.

Stressed out supply chains: Elevated freight and labor costs still an issue

Friday, March 3, 2023 · Brian Straight Even as some easing has taken place, increased freight and labor costs are keeping the pressure on supply chains.

3 supply chain challenges AI is solving

Monday, February 27, 2023 · Ashok Viswanathan In recent years, technology advancements such as automation, connectivity, and data analytics have provided opportunities for the supply chain industry to make genuine breakthroughs.

Target invests $100 million in supply chain

Thursday, February 23, 2023 · SCMR Staff The retailer will expand its supply chain sortation network to more than 15 facilities by the end of 2026.

MIT’s CTL looking for supply chain professionals for sustainability survey

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 · Brian Straight Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics is once looking to identify the current status of sustainability inside the supply chain and is asking global professionals to participate in its 4th annual survey.