Supply Chain

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.

UPS CEO Tomé calls on logisticians to take “totally different perspective” post-COVID

Friday, January 14, 2022 · John Schulz UPS CEO Carol Tomé discussed issues that will shape 2022 and beyond during the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s State of American Business video conference on January 11. Issues she covered included economic trends and global competition to policy challenges and opportunities.

Cummins names Fetch new vice president of supply chain, manufacturing

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 · Gary Forger Executive to lead Cummins’ supply chain transformation.

Supply Chain Managers To Confront Escalating Transport Rates in 2022

Friday, December 31, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Irrespective of mode, rates will be escalating, with carriers controlling capacity and exercising leverage like never before. Given the shortage of manpower and labor pools across the spectrum of global logistics, supply chain managers will be struggling.

Air Cargo Supply Chains to Remain Under Pressure

Wednesday, December 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Air cargo industry analysts observe that as ocean peak season cools off, air peak season heats up.

Final 2021 Supply Chain Management Trends to Remember

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 · Patrick Burnson As 2021 comes to an end, here are the significant events to remember from December.