Supply Chain Management

Transforming inventory management into strategic advantage through integrated business planning

Friday, March 14, 2025 · Alexander Miltenburg, business advisor at Oliver Wight Americas Adopting an integrated approach to inventory management not only mitigates risks but also fuels long-term business success, says Oliver Wight Americas’ Business Advisor Alexander Miltenburg.

Achieving goals through collaboration and visibility

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Marisa Brown So far, 2025 has started out as a continuation of the previous year. Factors beyond organizations’ control have taken a toll on their performance on business goals. Many supply chain organizations are looking to overcome obstacles by prioritizing supplier relationships and…

Fragmented global supply chains coming?

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Larry Lapide If trading blocs develop, supply chain managers must adapt by developing payoff matrices for each, as inaction could lead to significant global business losses.

7 steps supply chain leaders can take to transform KPIs from static metrics into powerful tools for success

Friday, February 28, 2025 · Sasha Pailet Koff By making KPIs actionable, measurable, and integrated into daily operations, companies can navigate the complexities of today’s business environment. Here are seven steps to doing that.

Pure vs. hybrid EV makers: What does it take to win the race?

Monday, February 24, 2025 · Sai Teja V.V and Dr. Kalyana C. Chejarla Manufacturers specializing in EV vehicles may have a leg up on competitors trying to build dual supply lines for both EVs and ICE vehicles. But ultimately, the ability to manage the supply chain may be the determining factor.

The Perfect Order: Introduction

Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz The objective of any supply chain is to achieve the Perfect Order. Doing that, though, has remained elusive. Most companies are proficient at various points in the process, but few have achieved success at each level. The Perfect Order series lays out the path to that success.

The Perfect Order: Conclusion

Thursday, February 20, 2025 · Norman Katz Quite simply, and by its own definition, Dr. Edward Marien’s Customer’s Bill of Rights is a customer-focused business model that places the customer first and foremost. It is also the foundation for delivering the Perfect Order.

Is Amazon’s secret to revolutionizing logistics the willingness to say yes?

Thursday, February 13, 2025 · Brian Straight Amazon has revolutionized many industries, including logistics and fulfillment, in part because of a culture that encourages innovation rather than discouraging ideas.

The trade-off between affordability and availability

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research looked at the trade-off between affordability and availability of medicines and how downstream dynamics impact patient access to oncology drugs.

The rumble in the supply chain: Knocking out the barriers to true SC costing

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Stanley E. Fawcett, Amydee M. Fawcett, A. Michael Knemeyer, and Sebastian Brockhaus Muhammad Ali was the greatest boxer, but he also learned tough lessons along the way about being just “good enough.” Supply chain managers can take valuable lessons from Ali’s greatest losses.

Tariffs, talent and the supply chain in 2025

Monday, December 16, 2024 · Brian Straight ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi says that attracting, retaining and upskilling talent remains a hurdle to supply chains.

What a year it was

Monday, December 2, 2024 · Brian Straight As I looked back at all the articles that we’ve published on the pages of Supply Chain Management Review this year, I came to a realization that had not hit me month-to-month, issue-by-issue. The articles and regular columns provide useful information and insights when I…

Balanced supply chain management Part 4: The key—leading beyond the silo

Monday, December 2, 2024 · Steven A. Melnyk, Michigan State University; Alan Amling, University of Tennessee; Nick Little, Michigan State University; and Lee Levy II, The Levy Group Previous articles have discussed the characteristics of balanced supply chain management. But how do you implement it in practice? You have to move beyond the silo.

Can supply chain managers embrace an entrepreneurial mindset?

Monday, November 11, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute Fostering a culture of entrepreneurship within SCM encourages leaders to explore new opportunities, innovate processes, and think more dynamically about partnerships, logistics, and risk mitigation.

Balanced supply chain management Part 4: The key—leading beyond the silo

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 · Steven A. Melnyk, Michigan State University; Alan Amling, University of Tennessee; Nick Little, Michigan State University; and Lee Levy II, The Levy Group Previous articles have discussed the characteristics of balanced supply chain management. But how do you implement it in practice? You have to move beyond the silo.