Supply Chain Management

Supply Chains in Crisis Due to IT Resource Shortages: Self-Medicating with “Shadow IT”

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Clear communication between business and IT is often highlighted by leading analysts as imperative for successfully launching innovative technology solutions and user experiences.

Direct-to-Consumer Can Be a Supply Chain Nightmare, But It Doesn’t Have to Be

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 · Johannes Panzer Despite foreseeable (and sometimes unforeseeable) challenges, it doesn't mean it's impossible to shift to D2C, and change management is what serves as the guide to ensuring the direct-to-consumer business model is executed effectively.

The Hackett Group Explores “Key Issues” in Supply Chain Management

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 · SCMR Staff A new Supply Chain Key Issues Study has been launched by The Hackett Group, and SCMR readers are being asked to participate.

Here’s a wrap-up of September Supply Chain Highlights

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 · Patrick Burnson While not all the news emanating from China has been particularly positive these days, a new development in the ocean cargo arena looks promising for supply chain managers.

Freedom Fund Finding Ways to End Slavery in the Global Supply Chain

Monday, September 30, 2019 · Patrick Burnson A new report found that a five-year intervention campaign to protect workers in India backed by the Freedom Fund – which works to mobilize the knowledge, capital and will to end slavery – was effective at reducing debt bondage and other forms of exploitation, cutting the…

Space: The next supply chain frontier

Thursday, September 26, 2019 · Bob Trebilcock NASA is looking to the logistics industry for proposals to deliver supplies to the moon

Five Easy Steps To Risk Management in Procurement

Thursday, September 26, 2019 · Cindy Rittel There is no such thing as a risk-free business. Every department within an organization has to manage some form of risk every day.

Oracle’s Product Strategy Chief Shares Supply Chain Insights

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 · Patrick Burnson In an exclusive interview with Derek Gittoes, VP, Oracle SCM Product Strategy, we were told that partnerships are a priority for Oracle's supply chain strategy.

“Supply Chain: A New Model For Defining Logistics Real Estate,” Research Paper From Prologis

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 · Patrick Burnson The term “last mile” has become overused and ineffective in describing industrial real estate, maintains the San Francisco-based consultancy, Prologis.

In supply chain we must trust

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 · Selva Rajah Trust is the must have factor for supply networks

Keeping Global Supply Chains “Cruelty Free” Will Be on UN Agenda This Week

Monday, September 23, 2019 · Patrick Burnson When heads of state and government meet at the United Nations Headquarters in New York this week, an important session will focus on making sustainable supply chains “Cruelty Free.”

Global Supply Chains at Risk of Recession?

Friday, September 20, 2019 · Patrick Burnson August saw another intensification of the trade conflict between the United States and China. Then, in mid-September, the attack on Saudi Arabian oil production facilities resulted in an oil price spike. Both are bad news for the global supply chain managers coming at a time…

Nation’s Ports Thrive on e-Commerce Supply Chains

Friday, September 20, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Despite taking a dip in activity from the tariffs on Chinese goods. U.S. ports continue to benefit from the expansion in ecommerce, observe industrial real estate experts.

What You Need to Know When Choosing the Right Supply Chain Partners

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 · Mark Dohnalek Working with partners in manufacturing and supply chain is essential for success.

Oracle Gets Supply Chains Talking with New Digital Assistants

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 · Patrick Burnson To help organizations plan and execute more efficient and agile supply chain operations, Oracle has expanded Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) Cloud with new collaboration, integration, and digital assistant capabilities.