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Ranking the Top 20 Women in Supply Chain
Women, despite being underrepresented, are making significant strides in the supply chain industry. Here is a ranking of the Top 20.
Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.
Let’s Spend Five Minutes Talking About ... Malaysia
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.
TIm Cook Says Apple Plans to Increase Investments in Vietnam
Apple plans to increase investment in Vietnam to strengthen its supply chain and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.

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Henkel’s Global Warehouse Network Runs on Blue Yonder
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Ecommerce and Packaging, From All Angles
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Ranking the Best Countries for Private Business in EMEA
PwC released its annual Business Attractiveness Index for EMEA with Switzerland taking first place and the UK slipping to sixth.

The Harsh Reality for Amazon and Walmart Warehouse Workers
A new survey reveals the pressure of being an Amazon and Walmart warehouse workers, including constant surveillance and little time for bathroom breaks.

Supply Chain Stability Index: “Tremendous Improvement” in 2023
The stability of the supply chain has improved greatly in the past year, despite ongoing challenges and geopolitical tensions.

2024 Salary Survey: How Does Your Yearly Income Stack Up?
Peerless Research Group released its 40th annual salary survey of supply chain professionals. Check out all the findings--and a few surprises.

AI Not a Priority for Retailers and CPG Companies
A new study reveals that retailers and CPG companies still don't recognize AI's potential to manage shifts in consumer demand.

How Video Games Can Enhance Your Transformation Project
Change management faces some of its greatest challenges when it comes to supply chain digital transformation. Video games may hold the clues to success.

US Government Commits $6.6B to Boost Semiconductor Production
The US Government is giving $6.6 billion to the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer to build a fabrication plant in Arizona.

Two Weeks After Baltimore, Another Cargo Ship Loses Power By Bridge
Two weeks after the Baltimore bridge collapsed, a large container ship lost power near New York's Verrazzano Bridge before being towed to safety.

Sustainability Ignored by 40% of Procurement Leaders
A new study reveals the extent to which companies are ignoring sustainability in their procurement operations.

Solving the Last-Mile Delivery Problem in New York City
The creation of distribution microhubs around New York could significantly ease traffic and reduce environmental impact.

Global Business Sentiment Rises Amid Supply Chain Challenges
Dun & Bradstreet's latest report reveals that while business optimism grows, supply chain disruptions loom large due to geopolitical tensions.

Parcel Experts Weigh in on New Partnership Between UPS and USPS
Experts discuss the effects of UPS replacing FedEx as USPS' main air cargo provider, and what it means for the industry.

Descartes Systems Acquires OCR Services For $90 Million
Descartes Systems Group has acquired OCR Services for $90 million, enhancing its global trade compliance solutions.

Can Artificial Intelligence Save the Retail Industry?
A new report highlights how retailers are losing money due to in-store inefficiencies, and how many are leaning on AI to get back on track.

Manufacturing Finally Grows After 16 Straight Months of Decline
March was a good month for manufacturing, which snapped 16 straight months of decline and showed positive signs of growth and economic recovery.

UPS To Become USPS’s Main Air Cargo Provider, Replacing FedEx
UPS lands a major contract as it replaced FedEx as USPS's primary air cargo provider.

Women in Supply Chain: Meagan Fitzsimmons
GXO's Meagan Fitzsimmons discusses being a woman in supply chain, challenges she's faced, and advice she'd give other females entering the industry.

UPS Announces Plans to Close Around 200 US Facilities
UPS will invest $9 billion in automation, targeting efficiency and savings, while closing 200 U.S. facilities.

Blue Yonder Acquires One Network Enterprises for $839M
Blue Yonder has acquired One Network Enterprises, strengthening its supply chain platform and collaboration ecosystem.

Ranking the Top 10 Schools to Learn About Supply Chains
Want to pursue a career in supply chain? These 10 schools will have you best prepared and ready for success.


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University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Top-ranked programs at Ross include Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, Executive MBA, Global MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Supply Chain Management, Master of Entrepreneurship, BBA, and PhD degree programs, as well as non-degree Executive Education.
Nucleus Research
Nucleus Research is the only provider of case-based technology research. We deliver the insight, benchmarks, and facts that allow our clients to make the right technology decisions, every day. Our research approach builds on in-depth assessments of actual deployments allowing…
Supply Chain Resource Cooperative
The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC) is a unique, industry-university partnership dedicated to advancing the supply chain industry and the professionalism of its practitioners. Based in the Poole College of Management at NC State University in North Carolina’s dynamic…
The International Air Cargo Association
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) represents, supports, informs, and connects every element of the global air freight supply chain. TIACA lobbies governments and regulators, provides valuable networking opportunities, organizes and hosts leading industry events, and gives guidance, advice, and…
US Department of Energy
The Department of Energy has one of the richest and most diverse histories in the Federal Government. Although only in existence since 1977, the Department traces its lineage to the Manhattan Project effort to develop the atomic bomb during World War…
Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer. Since its founding on August 12, 1961, the FMC…
Peerless Research Group
Founded in 2010, Peerless Research Group (PRG) is the research division of Peerless Media, LLC. PRG offers a wide range of custom and research solutions for businesses, consultants, and advertising agencies specializing in the supply chain, logistics, and materials handling products…
Open Sky Group
Open Sky Group is a global specialist in Blue Yonder (formerly JDA RedPrairie) supply chain platform. We offer a unique methodology of disciplined agility and a no modifications approach that enables rapid implementation and upgrade of Blue Yonder WMS, WLM,…
UniCarriers Americas Corporation
UniCarriers Americas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of UniCarriers Corporation, designs, manufactures and supports a complete line of material handling equipment that offers second-to-none reliability, higher productivity and lower total operational costs.
Applico
Applico is the world’s first Platform Innovation® company. We provide advisory and implementation services to build, execute, and scale platform businesses alongside large, traditional enterprises. Our clients include Fortune 100 firms as well as multibillion-dollar private companies. Founded in 2009 by…
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