Supply Chain

The art of the deal: Why human factors can earn you a negotiating win

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 · SCMR Staff
Do you like playing poker? For supply chain negotiators, the process of closing deals can often feel like a game of poker. Who blinks last is often going to get the best deal. But it doesn’t have to end that way.

How to become a truly digital enterprise

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 · Arindam Mukherjee
A truly digital enterprise has transformed business processes both in customer relations and internal operations. The challenge businesses face is trying to catch up with constantly changing technology while remaining relevant to customers, and meeting their changing needs on…

Building trust in supply chains: Why humanity matters more than ever

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 · Ashley Reichheld, Amelia Dunlop, Adam Mussomeli, and Laura Carpenter
Employees who give their leaders high scores on humanity are 2.6 times more motivated to work, according to research from MHI and Deloitte.

What are Scope 3 emissions and why should the worldwide air cargo logistics industry care?

Monday, July 10, 2023 · Charles Edwards, vice president, SASI World
Collaboratively working to reduce emissions is not only good for the health of individuals and the planet; it is also good for business, and that's why the air cargo industry needs to address Scope 3 emissions.

Services economy continues showing strength, says ISM

Friday, July 7, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The Services PMI, at 53.9, increased 3.6% and continues growing at a faster rate for the sixth consecutive month, ISM said.

Women make gains in supply chain leadership, fill 26% of C-suite roles

Friday, July 7, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new Gartner survey has found that women make up 41% of the total supply chain workforce, and 26% of C-suite roles.

Unlocking competitive advantage through strategic data sharing

Thursday, July 6, 2023 · Craig Moss and David Kurz
Supply chain leaders need to shift their mindset and go beyond sharing transactional data to sharing strategic business performance and ESG data.

GXO’s Mark Manduca talks automation and why a data academy could drive further innovation

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 · SCMR Staff
GXO chief investment officer Mark Manduca joins Talking Supply Chain host Brian Straight to discuss how GXO has been able to retain customers, why more customers are looking for contract logistics providers, and how technology continues to change the game for the supply chain.

Another month, another decline for manufacturing output

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 · Jeff Berman
After a run of positive growth extending more than two years, the manufacturing sector is on an extended downturn, with output falling for the 8th consecutive month in May.

Shippers maintain upper hand according to FTR’s SCI

Monday, July 3, 2023 · SCMR Staff
FTR said a weaker environment for freight rates and carrier utilization offset slightly stronger freight demand and a deceleration of fuel cost decreases in April, and that the outlook is positive through mid-2024 for shippers.

4 issues challenging the logistics market

Friday, June 30, 2023 · Brian Straight
Supply chains continue to become more responsive, and providers are developing more solutions than ever, but there are still issues that industry stakeholders are battling.

The supply chain is the hub for creating new Constellations of Value

Thursday, June 29, 2023 · Craig Moss and David Kurz
Every business is on a tightrope between business and ESG performance. Making decisions that maintain your balance on the tight rope is only possible with rigorous internal collaboration and flexible, trusted suppliers in your constellation. Business growth by creating and…

Digital transformation key attributes: Challenges, enablers & success factors

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 · Arindam Mukherjee
When a company undergoes digital transformation, it integrates new technology throughout its operations to spur substantial shift. The most important fact for doing this is to improve effectiveness, enhance adaptability, and create brand-new value for the shareholders,…

Bloated inventories are changing cash flow strategies

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 · Brian Straight
The inventory glut that has impacted businesses in the past two years is pushing more companies to consider supply chain finance programs to smooth out cash flow.

Frictionless Supply Chain: The circular economy with IBM’s Lisa Dender

Monday, June 26, 2023 · SCMR Staff
Rosemary Coates, host of the Frictionless Supply Chain, and Lisa Dender, global leader at IBM, discuss the circular economy and the new REACH regulations.
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