Supply Chain

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.

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.