Supply Chain

Supply Chain & Infrastructure Investments Critical to Retail’s Future, Says RILA

Monday, August 9, 2021 · SCMR Staff The bipartisan infrastructure package on the Senate floor represents a long-term commitment to infrastructure funding that will spur private investment and innovation, create jobs, and allow U.S. companies to remain competitive on a global stage, says RILA.

It’s the Process, Stupid

Monday, August 9, 2021 · Michael Gravier Before blaming others when things aren’t going well, we should assume that we need to focus on the process.

The Seven Core Capacities of Supply Chain Resilience

Thursday, August 5, 2021 · James B. Rice Human nature leads supply chain practitioners and pundits to focus on the most recent disaster experience, a tendency called recency bias. Today, a major area of focus is how to prepare for the next pandemic in light of the Covid-related product shortages that are disrupting…

Cargo Delays, Supply Shortages, and Increased Prices Likely to Continue Through Q4

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Patrick Penfield is a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of Executive Education at the Syracuse University Whitman School.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Are you experienced?

Monday, August 2, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, Steven A. Melnyk discusses why delivering a customer experience is key to supply chain success going forward. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Air Cargo Supply Chains Updated by ACI World

Monday, August 2, 2021 · Patrick Burnson As supply chain managers prepare to sustain a long-term recovery, the third edition of Airport Operations Business Restart and Recovery has been retitled to Airport Operations and COVID-19: Business Recovery.

Supporting Micro and Small Business Through Supplier and Customer Relationship Management

Monday, August 2, 2021 · Rafael Grillo Illipronti Running out of cash is the main reason why micro and small enterprises (MSEs) face bankruptcy. Limited cash reserves also interfere with the companies’ profitability and growth potential.

Descartes Datamyne Gives Exclusive Interview on Current State of Ocean Cargo Supply Chains

Thursday, July 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson While there’s no shortage of demand from consumers, there continues to be shortages of labor, equipment and shipping capacity to meet their expectations. Supply chain disruptions, port congestion and rising shipping costs could continue to be challenges through the end of…

Plenty of Supply Chain Management Activity This Summer

Thursday, July 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson The annual CIPS/Hays North America Salary Survey Report found procurement professionals earned an average raise of 4.6% last year, while the national average for pay increases was only 3.3%.

What We Know and Don’t Know About Developing a Wireless Product

Thursday, July 29, 2021 · Mark Dohnalek In today’s world, it is unlikely any manufacturer will have commercial success in product development unless there is an IoT aspect to the solution.

How to Address the Biggest Risk to Critical Infrastructure: Apathy

Monday, July 26, 2021 · Terry Olaes After decades of neglect, operational technology (OT) security is finally receiving attention thanks to the Biden administration’s recent efforts to shore up cybersecurity with critical infrastructure providers and their partners.

Global Demand for Logistics Space Expected to be Strong, with Standout Growth in E-commerce.

Thursday, July 22, 2021 · SCMR Staff JLL’s new research, The Future of Global Logistics Real Estate, predicts that demand for logistics space (warehousing and distribution facilities) will continue to intensify over the next three years, even when compared with recent elevated levels. To sustain this growth,…

What Seems Impossible, Is Merely Difficult

Thursday, July 22, 2021 · Rosemary Coates Innovative new ideas come from thinking differently.

How to Conquer Perpetual Peak Season

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 · Matt Gunn While demand has dictated a rise in container rates, there’s little incentive for carriers to change.

State of Drayage: Covid-Related Port Restrictions Create Further Strain

Monday, July 19, 2021 · Nimesh Modi From container shortages, and massive backlogs at the ports, to the recent resurgence of Covid in southern China’s ports, the supply chain and drayage providers, in particular, have seen significant delays and critically tight carrier capacity as a result of subsequent…