Geographical risk events are currently top-of-mind among purchasing and supply chain managers as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. While risks like quality control issues and mechanical failures are generally easier to predict, geographical risk …
In order to limit global warming, CO2 emissions must be substantially reduced by 2030. Since the logistics sector accounts for 24% of the total CO2 footprint, supply chain and logistics professionals have an important responsibility …
According to a recent McKinsey study among manufacturing executives, 78% of organizations are lacking visibility into supplier risks that makes their company vulnerable. Optimizing the monitoring of purchase orders and being able to manage supply …
10 questions about freight spend optimization If there’s one thing supply chain managers have in common, it’s the pressure they’re under to drive down the costs related to producing and supplying goods. For many companies, transportation spending …
Real-time visibility has become essential to build a responsive, resilient and competitive supply chain, and most companies are looking to invest in this kind of solution in the coming years. And this is no surprise …
The term supply chain visibility has significantly evolved over the past several years, from a buzzword in logistics circles that referred to track and trace capabilities to a more holistic solution that extends beyond transportation …
A company's ability to evaluate multiple 'what-if' scenarios and make rapid decisions with a high level of confidence is what keeps supply chains moving during disruptions like COVID-19. But what can you do if you …
Supply chain management, forecasting and planning go hand in hand with sales and the pricing strategy. Therefore, the technology behind all these aspects must be tightly interconnected if the organization wants to transition from a …
As visibility becomes increasingly fundamental to transportation and logistics operations, predictive estimated times of arrival (ETAs) are entering the picture to reduce transportation costs and improve margins. While the industry has functioned with loose ETA …
It is far from easy for talented female professionals to fulfill their potential at work. Supply Chain Media has previously published a checklist so that female high potentials can assess whether they themselves are doing …
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The results of an inaugural survey published by Apics, an American association for supply chain management, in May 2018 reveal…
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