We’ve gathered interesting articles from supply chain sources across the internet. Below are some we thought you might like.
The Focus on Supply Chain Increases Dramatically at America’s Top Companies
March 4, 2025
The number of times “supply chain” appeared in the S&P 500 annual reports nearly tripled from 2020 to 2022. The main themes over this timeframe are discussed.
An Underrated Metric in the Supply Chain: DBT
January 25, 2025
The number of days past payment terms that a company pays its suppliers is a clear picture of the reliability of a company.
Supply Chain Industry Sees Nearly 40% Annual Increase in Disruptions: Research
January 21, 2025
The top 5 sources of supply chain disruptions in 2024 are discussed.
Efficio’s Six Major Supply Chain Trends and Challenges
August 19, 2024
Trends in nearshoring, inventory management and labor are discussed.
Six Best practices for Supply Chain Organizations to Get the Most Out of Younger Employees
January 15, 2025
Supply chain labor management of Gen X, Y and Z employees is discussed.
4 Ways Ergonomic Solutions Support Older Workers
December 15, 2024
By making work easier, ergonomic technologies not only expand a potential labor pool, but also differentiate a job from those that lack an ergonomic focus.
How Automation Is Helping Companies Prepare for Labor Shortages
December 3, 2024
Companies should not only figure out how computers can do the jobs people don’t want to do but also retrain employees to do work that is aided by machines.
Can Supply Chain Managers Embrace an Entrepreneurial Mindset?
November 11, 2024
Supply chain managers should encourage leaders to explore new opportunities, innovate processes, and think more dynamically about partnerships, logistics, and risk mitigation.
Smart Factories, Smarter Workers: The AI-Powered Future of Manufacturing
September 24, 2024
AI should be integrated with human expertise and continuous improvement to empower front line workers.
The Logistics Labor Shortage: How to Become an Employer of Choice
August 30, 2024
Strategies to attract and retain supply chain employees.
How Collaboration Platforms Lead the Charge for Decarbonization
August 15, 2024
Companies can achieve their sustainabilty initiatives through collaboration.
Why Succession Planning is Key to Retaining Supply Chain Expertise
August 13, 2024
Succession planning can ensure the company seamlessly transitions to the next stage of leadership, but it starts with developing and promoting internal talent.
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Eyeing Vision for Inventory Improvements
January 13, 2025
Vision and sensing technologies can track locations by reading bar codes as wells as provide insight into space utilization trends.
Demonstrating the Impact and ROI of Sustainability in the Supply Chain
December 17, 2024
The author presents 4 ways to scale sustainability programs affordably.
Packing Up Savings
December 9, 2024
How to switch from standard packaging to right-sized packaging that utilizes on-demand box creation.
Bots and Humans Join Forces to Streamline Trailer Unloading
August 19, 2024
Robots can reduce worker injuries and unload trailers at speeds up to 1,000 boxes per hour.
Trends in Delivery Management Software 2024
August 9, 2024
AI, predictive analytics and new sustainability tools are growing in Delivery Management Software.
Six Ways Supply Chain Leaders Use Transportation as a Competitive Weapon
August 8, 2024
Using transportation as a competitive weapon generally results in better performance and growth.
Top 10 Trends in Inventory Management
August 5, 2024
IoT, robotics and omni-channel are some of the trends discussed in this article.
HR or Procurement: How about both?
January 28, 2025
HR and Procurement should partner on contingent workforce programs.
Data Quality: The Unsung Hero of AI-Powered B2B Procurement
December 9, 2024
B2B procurement is more fragmented than B2C. Companies deal with a vast number of suppliers, each with its own data formats, pricing structures, and compliance requirements.
7 Steps to Accurately Determine TCO in ECommerce
September 4, 2024
An easy to follow process to determine the total cost of ownership for an eCommerce business.
Solving Supplier Traceability in Modern Supply Chains
August 14, 2024
Consumers and companies are demanding ethically sourced, sustainable products and changing their purchasing preferences to reflect these factors.
Investing in Robots with Low Risk
January 28, 2025
Strategies include starting small to reduce capital expenditure, creating digital twins of your facility, and working with your OEM to ensure upgrades are included.
Supply Chain AI: 25 Current Use Cases
November 4, 2024
Several AI use cases including optimization, machine learning, and natural language process are presented.
The (Misplaced) Need for Speed. Why Faster Supply Chain Planning Will Not Get You to Your Destination
September 19, 2024
Four capabilities beyond speed that should be considered when buying supply chain planning software.
The 50-Year-Old Technology That Brands and Retailers Are Trying to Quit
August 19, 2024
Brands are transitioning from barcodes to QR codes.
Tech Experts Share Tested And Effective Data Minimization Strategies
August 6, 2024
Organizations are focused not only on reducing the volume of data they already hold, but also on collecting less new data going forward.