We’ve gathered interesting articles from supply chain sources across the internet. Below are some we thought you might like.
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.
CFOs Focus on Building Resilient Supply Chains, Even as Pandemic Disruptions Fade
April 26, 2023
CFOs worked closer with the chief supply chain officer during the pandemic and CFOs expect their focus on supply-chain resilience to stick.
The State of European Supply Chains 2023
April 1, 2023
The report summarizes how supply chain decisions are being made related to increased geopolitical risks, trade sanctions, tight labor markets, energy crises, and a host of other important considerations.
What Is a ‘Self-Healing’ Supply Chain?
March 27, 2023
Supply chains need the ability to deploy data and to develop advanced analytics capabilities to help make supply chains decisions faster and automate supply chain processes.
2023 MHI Annual Industry Report: The Responsible Supply Chain
March 15, 2023
New insights into trends and technologies that are transforming supply chains as well as the priorities of the people who run them.
Supply Chain Trends in 2023
March 1, 2023
Leading companies are blending data from logistics, operations and locations to improve supply chain efficiency and reliability.
Shifting Supply Chain Winds Favor Regionalism, Restructuring
February 21, 2023
Understanding which components originate in China is now more critical than ever; smaller commodity components with low margins will put stress on supply chains this year; the semiconductor market will tighten in 2024; and companies should be evaluating a shift to military and government production if the Ukraine war breaks out to a larger conflict in Europe.
How to Avoid the Next Crisis: A New Approach to Supply Chain Agility
January 31, 2023
The article describes a Supply Chain Agility Framework tool that includes considerations for: Digital agility, Physical agility, and desired Process agility.
Five Challenges to Supply Chain Resilience in 2023
January 23, 2023
Recession fears, increased cyber attacks, and regionalization of supply chains are predicted for 2023.
Six Supply Chain and Logistics Trends for 2023
December 16, 2022
Among the predictions include cost containment, sustainable logistics, and labor shortages.
Supply Chain Outlook for 2023 – Welcome to a World of Unknown Unknowns
December 1, 2022
Predictions include increased regulatory requirements, labor shortages, and climate impacts.
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.
Podcast: Competing for the Warehouse Workforce of the Future
April 7, 2023
The podcast discusses four main points to attract and retain the warehouse workforce of the future.
Logistics and Transportation
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.
2023 Market Outlook for Robotics and Automation
April 1, 2023
Numerous considerations and partner capabilities are required to successfully introduce new technologies into the warehouse without experiencing serious disruptions.
The Future of the Logistics Industry – Predictions for 2023
January 12, 2023
Falling freight rates and increased volume to Gulf and East Coast ports are predicted for 2023.
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.
How Warehouses will Modernize in 2023
February 21, 2023
Warehouses will modernize by deploying technologies that provide full visibility into DCs and embracing the power of artificial intelligence.
Labor Management: Technology + Methods = Progress
February 7, 2023
Technology like assistive picking mobile robot and best practices like employee engagement must work together to maximize labor resources.
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).
Globality Calls for Modernisation of Purchasing Processes
April 25, 2023
To deal with inflationary pressures, look at the spend that’s non-product related.
Comprehensive Study of Salary and Compensation for Sourcing, Procurement and Risk Professionals
April 11, 2023
Study shows salaries for procurement professionals from US, Mexico and Canada.
Using Automation to Transform the Source-to-Pay Cycle
February 14, 2023
How the major steps within your Source-to-Pay cycle can be improved with automation.
Measuring KPIs and KRIs for Comprehensive Supplier Performance Management
February 1, 2023
The author provides four tips for creating a common set of KPIs and KRIs.
Three Procurement Technology Evolutions for 2023
January 25, 2023
“Supplier experience management” will emerge in 2023.
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.
ASCM Launches New Technology Certificate Program
May 4, 2023
The new program consists of 20 hours of self-paced learning, covering 6 class areas, with a final exam.
How Auto Suppliers Can Get Fit for the EV Transition
March 31, 2023
With electrical motors often located in the rear rather than the front, rear axle design must evolve to carry the extra weight, while the front subframe could become simpler.
A Manufacturer’s Guide to Business Application Security
February 24, 2023
Steps that manufacturers can take to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.
Four Types of Supply Chain Control Towers
February 8, 2023
This article describes the four main types of supply chain “Control Towers” ranging from those that provide the most basic visibility and analytics to those that enable you to act on exceptions in real time and/or begin to enable autonomous execution.
Better Accuracy, Fewer Stock-Outs, Happier Customers: How Six Companies Use AI For Demand Planning
February 1, 2023
Real examples of companies from different sectors using AI to improve their demand planning.