Tuesday, September 5, 2023 · Jeff Berman
For the 10th consecutive month, the key benchmark metric for manufacturing output fell, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Friday, September 1, 2023 · SCMR Staff
FTR’s June Shippers Conditions Index has taken a step back, dropping in June from May’s 8.6 reading, although it still remains strongly positive for shippers.
Friday, September 1, 2023 · Brian Straight
Gartner has released a new Hype Cycle report, finding that mobile robots will outpace drones in market growth over the next few years.
Thursday, August 31, 2023 · Dr. Richard Kilgore
With political and economic uncertainty, businesses may want to slow their push to move supply chains entirely out of China.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 · Brian Straight
As Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday morning along the Florida coast, the need for logistics and supply chain support following the storm will be great. ALAN’s executive director offers advice on how to get involved.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
GE Appliance’s FirstBuild microfactory approach is giving life to innovative ideas that may ultimately make people’s lives easier.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 · Brian Straight
Gartner research director Sabu Mathai says that companies that make sustainability a core part of their business are 3.7 times less likely to deprioritize it during tough times.
Monday, August 28, 2023 · Iana Shaheen and Arash Azadegan
When it comes to disaster relief, supply chains are critical. Here’s what to know about working with relief organizations.
Monday, August 28, 2023 · Gerhard Grimm, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Supply chain leaders should consider the potential benefits of generative AI, robotics, and automation in supply chain management while being mindful of the implications for their teams.
Friday, August 25, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Reports indicate Amazon is planning to once again compete with FedEx and UPS by relaunching its Amazon Shipping for outside shippers.
Thursday, August 24, 2023 · Brian Straight
As more supply chains build digital twins, few are adding their customers to the modeling, leaving gaps in their ability to drive better outcomes.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 · Jeff Berman
U.S.-bound shipments fell year-over-year in July but signs of improvement are beginning to appear, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 · Andrew Balthrop and Jonathan Phares
The trucking industry is strongly tied to overall economic performance, but the rigidity it faces from labor, equipment, and regulations make it difficult to scale up and down quickly, leading to boom-and-bust cycles.
Friday, August 18, 2023 · Sigi Osagie
Supply chain organizations that seize the opportunity are those that appreciate the world around us is changing significantly, and nature teaches us that those that’ll survive and subsequently prosper are those that can effectively adapt to change.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 · Vikram Srinivasan, head of product, ClimateAi
Extreme weather events that were once considered anomalies are now becoming part of our daily lives. Artificial intelligence is providing new opportunities for supply chains to mitigate some of these risks.
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