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Talking Supply Chain: Why a Stanley cup can disrupt the supply chain
When a special Valentine’s Day-theme Stanley tumbler went viral, it caused a surge in product sales, highlighting the challenges the supply chain faces when products go viral on social media.
2024 Salary Survey: Supply Chain Professionals Now Earn Over $100K
According to new data from the Association for Supply Chain Management, the average compensation for supply chain professionals is now $103,000.
Five Innovations Shaping the Future of Last-Mile Delivery
Discover how drones, autonomous vehicles, and clean technologies are driving efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction.
April Retail Sales Stagnate but Show Annual Growth
The U.S. retail sector experienced mixed results in April, with total sales flat from March but up 3% annually.
Cambium is on a Quest to Breathe New Life Into Old Wood
In this week's Startup Spotlight, we speak with Cambium CEO Ben Christensen about his company's success in transforming old wood into sustainable, useful products.
Freight Shipments Continue Downward Trend in April
April's freight market data from Cass reveals ongoing challenges, with a 1.6% month-over-month drop in shipments and a 4% year-over-year decline.
Top-Paying Jobs in Supply Chain for 2024 Revealed
The 2024 ASCM Salary Report shows a 4% year-over-year salary increase for supply chain professionals, with average total compensation now at $103,000.
Record High in Container Production Expected for 2024
Container production reached a post-Covid peak of 521,000 TEU last month, which caught the market by surprise and led to shortages in equipment and vessels.
IBM Investing $730 million to Expand Semiconductor Plant in Canada
IBM announces a $730 million investment in its Bromont, Quebec semiconductor facility, aiming to boost its packaging and testing capabilities.
VIDEO: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Demolished in Controlled Explosion
A controlled demolition successfully removed the largest remaining span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Nike Signs 20-Year Lease on New UK Supply Chain Hub
Nike has signed a 20-year lease with GLP to establish a new logistics campus at Magna Park Corby, covering 1.3 million square feet.
Indiana Tests Futuristic Highway that Can Charge EVs While Driving
Purdue University and the Indiana DOT are developing a highway that wirelessly charges electric vehicles, aiming to reduce range anxiety and costs.
The Impact of Amazon Business Prime on Procurement Efficiency
A conversation with Daniel Lee, Senior Product Manager, Amazon Business, Business Prime.
Week in Review: Baltimore Bridge Price Tag, FTC Fines Williams-Sonoma, and More
Take one last look at last week's top stories including robots helping humans in the warehouse, Peleton vs. Flexport, and delivery discontent.
Maersk Opens New 90,000-Square-Foot Airfreight Gateway in Miami
Maersk has launched a new airfreight gateway in Miami, aimed at improving logistics between the US, Latin America, and major markets in Asia and Europe.
GXO and Conair Open Maryland’s Largest Distribution Center
GXO and Conair open a massive distribution center in Maryland, set to create 700 jobs and enhance regional logistics.
Shipping Dispute Heats Up: Peloton vs. Flexport
Peloton's filed a Federal Maritime Commission complaint against Flexport, claiming Flexport's mismanagement led to excessive shipping charges.
Robots are Enhancing Human Workers, Not Replacing Them
The future is here - and autonomous robots are taking on all the strenuous tasks so humans can focus on the more analytical ones.
Union Pacific’s Speedy New Service Connects Southern California and Chicago
The new service includes quicker freight exchanges with other railroads for destinations in the Ohio Valley and the northeastern United States.
Talking Supply Chain: Achieving cost savings through better procurement
A recent survey from Boston Consulting Group found that 65% of executives are prioritizing supply chain and manufacturing costs as the biggest levels for organizations to pull for cost savings. Boston Consulting Group’s Laura Juliano weighs in on how procurement can help.
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