Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A pick-to-zero strategy is an order-picking method where shipments are received, put away, picked, and shipped out on the same day. When adding in network design changes, the benefits result in increased product freshness and lower daily shipment costs.
Thursday, January 2, 2025 · Rosemary Coates
Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute shares her experiences as a mentor to supply chain students, and the value such mentorship provides for both the mentee and mentor.
Monday, December 30, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
Establishing a top-performing dedicated fleet requires strategic relationship management, effective use of technology, and thorough benchmarking analysis. By focusing on these areas, logistics leaders can ensure their dedicated fleets remain competitive and aligned with…
Monday, December 9, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
It is important for supply chain professionals to understand the economics of production and global supply chains as tariffs will change the dynamic of global manufacturing.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Often overlooked, the Export-Import Bank of the United States plays a key role in financing U.S. exports by securing business loans, facilitating more than $10 billion in U.S. export sales a year.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
According to Gartner data, 69% of organizations believe customer satisfaction will be the paramount metric for strategic decision-making by 2026. However, many leaders fail to leverage it properly.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
When managers foster collaboration among forecasting, production, and marketing teams, they can align on demand expectations and share insights across various functions, improving demand forecasts.
Monday, November 4, 2024 · Larry Lapide
The pandemic put both Walmart and Amazon in very good positions. They both ensured that they always had the goods, as well as the employee labor needed during the pandemic. Since then, Walmart has done a fair amount relative to its competitiveness vis a vis Amazon.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
Enhancing data visibility, regionalizing supply chain networks, engaging in scenario planning, and fostering collaboration within the partner ecosystem are essential tactics to boost supply chain resilience and agility.
Monday, October 21, 2024 · Norman Katz
Delivering commodity products the same or next day seems to be where retail is headed, but is this really all that consumers want out of retail? Perhaps retail is setting an expectation that isn’t necessarily always what the customer always wants.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
GenAI can be a powerful SCP partner, but as with any new technology, consideration should be given to the unique application for the organization with the adoption of GenAI as part of the digital strategy, but not the sole strategy.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Claudia Sheinbaum, the president-elect of Mexico, is proposing judicial reforms, but her ability to crack down on crime could impact continued manufacturing investment.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Marisa Brown
Each year, supply chain leaders identify areas to target for investment and development. One option is the adoption of robotic process automation, which combines high-volume processes with set business rules to complete tasks autonomously.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Bob Ferrari
Supply chain leaders, if they have not done so already, should be aiming and aligning processes, skill levels, and supporting technology strategies that can better synchronize supply chain planning, internal and external collaboration, and customer fulfillment execution.
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