We’ve gathered interesting articles from supply chain sources across the internet. Below are some we thought you might like.
The ROI of Resilience: How to Be Lean, Global and Resilient at the Same Time
November 21, 2023
Three steps companies should follow to calculate the ROI of their resilience decisions are discussed.
How Kenvue De-Risked Its Supply Chain
October 18, 2023
Case study showing the supply chain actions Kenvue took to mitigate risk.
5 Ways Fashion Brands Can Reset Their Supply Chain Strategies
October 10, 2023
The article recommends 5 actions fashion clothing companies should take now.
House Lawmakers Unveil Supply Chain Bill
October 10, 2023
The Strategic Homeland Investment in Economic and Logistical Defense (SHIELD) Act would establish an Office of Economic and Security Preparedness and Resilience.
Rethinking Black Swan Events for Modern Supply Chain Risk Management
September 25, 2023
Companies should develop a process for risk reduction, early detection, and rapid crisis response.
Top 10 2024 Supply Chain Trends
September 21, 2023
Predicted trends for supply chain in 2024.
Strategic Responses to Supply Chain Trends
September 6, 2023
The article provides some strategies to address these trends: 1) Increased interest rates, 2) Global turmoil, 3) Carbon footprint reduction, and 4) Digital transformation.
Supply Chain Segmentation: Divide and Conquer
September 5, 2023
Segmentation is only one way to find new efficiencies and reduce supply chain costs.
Demand Disruption Checklist
September 1, 2023
Strategies for a near-term, mid-term, and long-term focus on demand disruption.
4 Ways to Develop a Demand-Responsive Supply Chain
August 9, 2023
The article recommends 4 methods to be more responsive to shifts in demand.
Synchronized and Resilient Supply Chains as a Competitive Advantage
August 1, 2023
The author provides a 5-category checklist for CPG companies to ensure the effectiveness of their supply chains.
Riding the Wave: Strategies for Building Resiliency Amid El Niño
July 18, 2023
The author recommends four strategies for increasing resiliency.
Is it Time to Bring Supply Chain Efficiency Back in Vogue?
June 26, 2023
The author makes the point that “Achieving supply chain excellence is not solely reliant on resiliency or efficiency. Inventory optimization must be aligned with customer expectations, business goals, and risk mitigation strategies.”
How Construction Equipment Manufacturers are Overcoming Their Supply Chain Headache
June 9, 2023
Real examples of ways Bobcat, Volvo, and Terex are changing their supply chains.
Five Ways Supply Chain Leaders Can Hire the Best Talent
January 10, 2024
Recommendations for identifying supply chain talent.
Building Your Green Team
October 1, 2023
Workforces of eco-friendly organizations focused on setting and managing sustainability strategy and driving sustainability implementation.
The Evolving Role of Demand Planners
September 7, 2023
Demand Planners should be using AI to automate outlier identification and model selection. This allows them more time to focus on changing demand drivers and aligning with the organization’s strategic goals.
Watch This: Is There a Right to Work Remotely?
May 30, 2023
James Bailey, Professor of Leadership in the School of Business at George Washington University, discusses the impacts on businesses and individual careers when managing the balance of remote and in-person work.
Can Walmart’s Associate-to-Driver Program Solve the Driver Shortage?
May 26, 2023
Walmart’s new initiative, its Associate-to-Driver program, aims to hire from within to help solve their driver shortage challenges.
Logistics and Transportation
Nearshoring Is Booming in Mexico
March 29, 2024
The US, Canada and South America have sourced more from Mexico in recent years.
Warehouse Trends for 2024
November 28, 2023
The author predicts these trends for 2024: automation, stock merging, visibility, sustainability, data optimization, and restoring and customizing.
How to Minimize Errors and Maximize Quality in Order Fulfillment Processes
October 9, 2023
Six strategies to minimize order fulfillment errors are discussed.
The Future of Last-Mile Delivery: Innovations, Trends, and the Rise of Autonomous Solutions
August 7, 2023
Many current trends in last mile delivery are discussed in the article.
Nearshoring Leads to Inbound Boost from Mexico, Canada
June 21, 2023
Volume of imported freight from Mexico to the U.S. in Q1 exceeded that of China by 15%. Ocean freight prices decreased by 10% in Q1 as inbound container freight from Asia dropped 27% and air freight was down 50%.
Best Practices in Logistics Sustainability Part 2: A Look at Packaging, Reverse Logistics, and Technology
June 8, 2023
The article discusses a number of different packaging strategies to improve sustainability including plant-based packaging, reducing weight and dimensions, and setting up a closed-loop return service.
Magic Quadrant for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms
May 16, 2023
Benchmarking study of real-time transportation visibility platforms by Gartner. Strengths and weaknesses of each platform are discussed.
How Nearshoring is Shaping Investment Decisions
April 26, 2023
90% of C-suite executives said they were in the process of moving production out of China or had plans to do so.
Warehousing and Distribution
Automated Decision-Making in the Warehouse
March 16, 2023
How computing power can help address some of the most important and popular questions in managing the enterprise’s warehouses.
Navigate the ESG Software Maze
December 1, 2023
A useful guide to purchase ESG software.
How Are Smart Procurement Teams Fighting Inflation?
August 9, 2023
Pushing back on suppliers using data insights is the single most effective way to mitigate inflation and optimize value.
3 Keys to a Successful Supplier Onboarding Program
July 27, 2023
The article provides recommendations to onboard suppliers.
The Emerging Role of the Procurement Performance Manager
June 5, 2023
Procurement Performance Managers (PPMs) ensure that procurement performance is monitored, optimized and impactful. Their responsibilities are directly tied to process improvement including savings tracking, reporting and value capture.
7 Benefits of a Career in Sourcing and Procurement
May 20, 2023
Brochure shows the opportunities that exist in sourcing and procurement.
Negotiating With A Chatbot: A Walmart Procurement Case Study
May 1, 2023
In a November 2022 Harvard Business Review article Walmart deployed AI-powered negotiations software to connect with suppliers of goods not for resale (e.g., fleet services, carts, and other equipment used in retail stores).
5 Models of AI for Supply Chain Risk Management
March 26, 2024
Five uses of AI to mitigate supply chain risk.
Gartner GenAI Survey
January 10, 2024
Half of supply chain leaders plan to implement generative AI (GenAI) in the next 12 months.
AI and the Supply Chain: What’s in Store in ’24?
December 20, 2023
Five supply chain AI predictions for 2024.
AI Will Not Replace the Supply Chain Planner (However, they will cooperate)
November 27, 2023
The best use of AI is to have it collaborate with the human, instead of expecting it to replace the human role.
5 Tips for a Seamless AI Implementation in Supply Chain
September 27, 2023
The author presents five tips to ensure a smooth AI integration.
Six Emerging Supply Chain Software Trends to Watch
September 1, 2023
Generative AI and other supply chain software trends are discussed.
Machine Learning Use Cases for Data Management
August 31, 2023
Data Management benefits from ML techniques of anomaly detection, image recognition, and natural language processing are discussed. There are also a number of ML use cases in Retail, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and other industries discussed in the article.
The Role of Predictive Analytics in Supply Chain Management
July 26, 2023
Data quality, talent requirements and collaboration are three success factors for implementing predictive analytics in supply chain.
5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Impacts the Supply Chain
June 6, 2023
Five ways to implement AI in the supply chain are discussed.