Supply Chain Transformation

Tech investments bring revenue increases, survey finds

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 · Brian Straight A new survey from Cleo found that 80% of businesses that invested in supply chain technology saw a revenue increase within a year as a result.

The great decoupling: The real ChatGPT revolution

Thursday, April 20, 2023 · Michael Gravier ChatGPT and AI bring economies of scale to decision-making. There is no stopping this revolution.

Investment in direct-to-consumer delivery climbs 66%

Friday, April 7, 2023 · SCMR Staff Key drivers here are increased ability to personalize customer service, improve profit margins and reduce costs.

Port of Savannah adding 55 hybrid yard cranes

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 · SCMR Staff The Georgia Ports Authority has agreed to spend $170 million on 55 hybrid-engine rubber-tired gantry cranes. The new machines produce 50% fewer emissions.

Port Infrastructure Development Program funding available

Monday, March 27, 2023 · SCMR Staff Grant funding applications are open for safety, efficiency and reliability improvement projects.

Industry first: One million robots on the job in automotive

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 · SCMR Staff The International Federation of Robotics says automotive accounts for one-third of all robots installed across all industries.

Ports of Los Angeles, Tokyo and Yokohama agree to green shipping corridor

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 · SCMR Staff The three signed memorandum of understanding to expand global sustainability cooperation.

Deliveright hits milestone of 1.5 million deliveries

Thursday, March 16, 2023 · SCMR Staff Proprietary Grasshopper platform provides complete visibility for entire delivery process.

CEVA Logistics sets path to smaller carbon footprint

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 · SCMR Staff Plans include 100% low-carbon electricity to power warehouses and a tripling of solar panel surface by 2025.

Supply Chain Resolutions: Can we stick with it this year?

Friday, February 3, 2023 · Rosemary Coates Here are six areas that could use some extra attention.

The more things change, the more they stay the same

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · Michael Gravier Just as with other technologies, AI will enable people to get more done than previous generations of workers.

How supply chain advantage has helped Shein dominate cross border e-commerce and fashion

Friday, January 20, 2023 · Roit Kathiala The fashion company has leveraged its supply chain to offer the widest assortment, fastest speed and lowest prices to customers.

The impact of worker shortages on supply chains

Friday, January 13, 2023 · John Schulz Improvements in untangling supply chains have been offset by lingering worker shortages, America’s top business lobbyist said in her comprehensive economic forecast for 2023. Chamber president and CEO Suzanne P. Clark described how despite economic uncertainty, American…

With a little help from friends: Towards regional supply chains

Thursday, December 22, 2022 · Gilles Paché At the operational level, regional supply chains could replace traditional global supply chains. But is friend-shoring so easy to implement? Probably not, but it is certainly worth evaluating.

NanoGraf onshores advanced silicon anode production for batteries

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 · SCMR Staff This first for the Midwest is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2023.