Tuesday, November 28, 2023 · Brian Straight
New research from Gartner finds that only 9% of supply chain organizations are able to achieve revenue gains during periods of uncertainty.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 · Lee A. Clair and Steven Fox
The supply chain provides a means for mid-cap companies to improve shareholder and equity value, if they pull the right levers
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new book, Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations, from the consultants at Kearney offers real-world examples and insight on how to build resilient supply chain operations.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 · Brian Straight
Amazon Business’ State of Procurement survey found that 85% of businesses plan to either increase, or maintain their procurement budgets in 2024.
Friday, November 10, 2023 · Christopher A. Boone, PH.D, Associate Professor, Mississippi State; Karl B. Mandrodt, PH.D., Professor, Geogia College and State University; Joseph Tillman, Manager Education Programs, SMC3; Jason Shin, PH.D., Assistant Professor, Mississippi State
Logistics operations are facing a human capital crisis that poses a threat to both performance and competitiveness. The 32nd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends examines how businesses are competing for talent, and adopting technology to stay ahead of the…
Thursday, November 9, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new report from Accenture finds that the number of companies nearshoring product manufacturing will double in three years time.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
Kimberly-Clark Corporation was named this year’s Visionary Award winner at the NextGen Supply Chain Conference. KCC’s Scott DeGroot explains the story behind KCC’s success.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 · Brian Schultz, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Preventing a cyber attack is nearly impossible, but there are plenty of steps chief supply chain officers can take to bolster their organizations’ cyber resilience and limit the potential of damage.
Monday, November 6, 2023 · Amy Wunderlin
A new report from Moody’s finds that companies that rely on buying carbon offsets as an emissions-reduction strategy could face financial and reputational harm.
Friday, November 3, 2023 · Brian Straight
Accenture has made two acquisition announcements this week, announcing the intention to acquire procurement firm The Shelby Group and reverse logistics specialists OnProcess Technology.
Thursday, November 2, 2023 · Corey DeSantis and Ashley Hetrick
An overreliance on mini-bids to keep freight costs down has become detrimental to the shipper/carrier relationship and fails to produce the expected cost savings.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 · Andrew Balthrop and Dr. Alex Scott
As regulations around reporting Scope 3 supply chain emissions ramp up, questions on whether it is possible to accurately measure them, and whether it will even change behavior, have emerged.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Companies are facing the desire to increase inventory risk management strategies while balancing cash flow needs according to a new McKinsey survey.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 · Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum
According to the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), certified minority-owned businesses generate more than $400 billion in annual revenue and economic output. It also found that companies with diverse supplier bases show a 133% greater return on…
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · Christine Corson, co-head of DSJ Global
All supply chains and businesses benefit from investing in specialists that know how to mitigate weather risk – but for locations that are especially vulnerable to extreme weather, hiring the right individual is a must.
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