Supply Chain

Muted 3PL growth forecast by Armstrong

Friday, February 10, 2023 · Jeff Berman A recently-released report by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates highlights the pandemic-driven swings the 3PL sector has seen in recent years, and forecasts slower growth in the years ahead.

Report: It’s time to make supply chain managers a C-suite partner

Friday, February 10, 2023 · Brian Straight SMBs can benefit from elevating the role of supply chain managers to that on par with other top executives finds a new report from Capterra.

Customer enablement offers supply chain orgs a pipeline to increased revenue

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 · Brian Straight A survey released on Tuesday by Gartner has found that less than one-quarter of supply chain organizations have adopted customer enablement to the extent necessary to truly put the customer first.

Spending on diverse suppliers averages 3.6%

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 · Brian Straight A new report finds that just 3.6% of spending is devoted to certified diverse suppliers, with 17% of all spend going to just 10 companies.

Reaching 100% sustainable packaging proves difficult to achieve

Friday, February 3, 2023 · Brian Straight While many companies pushed 100% sustainable packaging goals, most are unlikely to meet those targets and instead will switch to carbon-reduction efforts.

The mega trends offering the best opportunities for supply chains

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · Brian Straight From robotics to self-driving vehicles, Frost & Sullivan’s annual list of mega trends offers plenty of opportunities for supply chains to excel.

Unlocking the hidden power of retail media-enhanced supply chains

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 · Dr. Rodney Thomas and Dr. Brent Williams The complexity, cost and unpredictability of retail supply chains can burden retailers with excess inventory and costs. The solution could be the retail media-enhanced supply chain.

Surprising LTL strength and falling truckload rates set the tone

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 · Gary Forger Latest Cowen AFS Index shows effects of macroeconomic conditions, carrier pricing strategies on transportation costs across modes.

Changing of the guard at Supply Chain Management Review

Monday, January 9, 2023 · SCMR Staff Brian Straight has joined Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group as the new Editor in Chief of Supply Chain Management Review, replacing Bob Trebilcock, who will concentrate on his role as Executive Editor of Modern Materials Handling.

Managing like Maverick on the Talking Supply Chain Podcast

Monday, October 24, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, Steve Melnyk talks about what supply chain managers can learn from Top Gun fighter pilots. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

The power of international arbitration amid supply chain disruptions

Friday, August 26, 2022 · Cristina Rodriguez As the preferred method for resolving cross-border disputes, international arbitration is an effect means to future supply chain resiliency.

JSCM Video: Political actions have supply chain consequences.

Sunday, August 21, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock In this month’s video, we look beyond the usual resources at an organization's disposal and ask how political activity can be used to advance the supply chain.

Freight index shows fuel surcharges, seasonal factors prop up Q3 transportation costs

Monday, July 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff As demand softens and shippers take action to mitigate exposure to high costs, the July Cowen/AFS Index predicts moderate-to-declining quarter-over-quarter growth rates across modes, though year-over-year trends indicate sustained strength.

Are we running into a freight recession?

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 · Dale Rogers, Jason Miller and Zac Rogers Rumors of the death of the freight market have been greatly overstated, but we may run into a slowdown.

From hype to reality: Rethinking sustainable packaging commitments

Friday, April 22, 2022 · John Blake The real work lies in moving away from aspirational goals to concrete actions rooted in data.