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FedEx Announces Plans to Shut Down Four Facilities
FedEx will shut down four Southwestern Florida locations and lay off 200+ workers as the delivery giant looks to cut costs.
Women in Supply Chain: Ann Marie Jonkman of Blue Yonder
Ann Marie Jonkman has seen it all in her 20+ year career. We asked her to share her experience as a woman thriving in a predominantly male industry.
U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.
The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,

Business Resources

Henkel’s Global Warehouse Network Runs on Blue Yonder
In this case study Blue Yonder’s solutions have helped Henkel improve the speed, accuracy, efficiency, service level...
Ecommerce and Packaging, From All Angles
Top-of-mind CPG concerns around e-commerce packaging are addressed, including package design, sustainability, specialized packaging equipment, and Amazon’s...


Business News

6 Reasons Veterans Make Outstanding Employees
The next time your company is hiring and you see a veteran’s résumé come through to your desk, make sure to take a second look - you might have just found your next, and best, employee.

Rebuilding in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
In the immediate aftermath of hurricane Harvey, Frontier Business mobilized their teams to restore service to the affected communities throughout Texas so businesses could get back online and operate with as little disruption as possible.

Disruptors & Opportunities in a Year of Complexity
“Disruptors and Opportunities in a Year of Complexity” is the theme of this year's SMC³’s Jump Start 2018 conference in Atlanta which will focus on the biggest topics that touch virtually every aspect of today’s modern, complex supply chain.

SMC³ Donates $30,000 to American Red Cross for Hurricanes Harvey & Irma Recovery Efforts
SMC³ doubled employee donations to the American Red Cross and have announced that they've been able to send $30,000 to the organization to help with hurricane recovery efforts.

Strategic Supply Chain Management: The Five Disciplines for Top Performance
In this book, we set out to offer readers our understanding of the current state of supply chain management theory and practice based on our experience and observations from engagements on supply chain projects at over 600 organizations.

Rewriting the Rules for the Digital Age: 2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends
The 2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report reflects seismic changes in the world of business, and this new era often called the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or, as we have earlier labeled it, the Big Shift, has fundamentally transformed business, the broader economy, and society.

Gartner’s 2017 Magic Quadrant for Cloud Based Human Capital Management Software
David takes on the Goliath in Gartner's 2017 Magic Quadrant for cloud based Human Capital Management suites for midmarket and large enterprises, specifically, Ramco Systems is the only Asia Pacific based HR software vendor to enter the quadrant; positioned as a niche vendor based on completeness of vision and ability to execute.

The Modern Workforce: The Global, Social & Technological Forces Reshaping the Future of Work
This white paper details the technological advancement of globalization and how powerful forces are expected to have a profound impact on traditional HR and talent management policies, it also throws light on how you can leverage a multi-generational agile diverse workplace digitally ready for the modern workforce.

2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends: Rewriting the Rules for the Digital Age
Organizations face a radically shifting context for the workforce, the workplace, and the world of work, Deloitte's survey of more than 10,000 business and HR leaders from 140 countries reveals 10 areas for businesses to focus on to better organize, manage, develop, and align people at work.

Körber Acquires Supply Chain Software Specialists HighJump - Reinforces Its Business Area Logistics
International technology group Körber reinforces its Business Area Logistics Systems with the acquisition of the US-American supply chain software specialists HighJump.

Walmart Teams Up With Google to Take On Amazon
Google and Walmart have entered into a partnership to make hundreds of thousands of Walmart products available to purchase through the Google Home voice-controlled speaker, the tech giant’s answer to the Amazon Echo.

The Economist ‘Imagines’ an Ideological Echo Chamber Email from Larry Page to James Damore
Last week The Economist said Alphabet’s Larry Page should write a “detailed, ringing rebuttal” of the viral anti-diversity memo sent by ex Google employee James Damore regarding Google’s Ideological Echo Chamber, here's how they imagine it.

Descartes Acquires MacroPoint
The acquisition of MacroPoint expands Descartes global logistics network connections to over 2 million trucking assets.

Transplace Selects New Equity Partner TPG Capital
TPG Capital and management will acquire Transplace from Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, who joined with Transplace management to acquire the company in 2013, the transaction is expected to close in late-September.

3 SEKO Logistics eCommerce Retail Case Studies
These 3 e-commerce retail case studies provide insight into how SEKO Logistics improved Danone's internal business efficiency and supply chain visibility, how White Stuff achieved total supply chain management, and how Reiss expanded their overseas logistics operations.

Scott Galloway: Tech Giants Above the Law
For economies to thrive, companies need to hand over a quarter of their profits, but the Four Horsemen - Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook - pay far less than the average US corporate tax rate.

The Supply Chain Talent Shortage: From Gap to Crisis
The supply chain industry has a clear challenge ahead of it in tackling the talent shortage issue, companies have made progress, but there’s still a long way to go, as such, there are tremendous opportunities for improvement.

Supply Chain “Global Talent Shortage” Warning
DHL has warned that the impact of digitalization and the status of the supply chain profession are driving a “global talent shortage crisis” across the globe.

United States Trade Representative Releases NAFTA Negotiating Objectives
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today released a detailed and comprehensive summary of the negotiating objectives for the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The 50 Smartest Companies in the World
MIT Technology Review has released its 2017 list of the 50 Smartest Companies, and over the past 12 months, the honorees have taken risks, demonstrated superior technological leadership and business acumen in their fields.


Featured Companies

UNCTAD
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD, which is governed by its 194 member States, is the United Nations body responsible for dealing with development issues, particularly international trade – the main driver of development. Its work can be summed up…
American Productivity & Quality Center
APQC (American Productivity & Quality Center) is a member-based nonprofit and one of the world’s leading proponents of business benchmarking, best practices, and knowledge management research. We follow our mission to help organizations around the world improve productivity and…
Transportation Logistics Council
TLC is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the interests of the shipping community through education and representation in issues relating to the transportation of goods. Virtually anyone that is directly or indirectly involved in transportation, distribution, logistics, purchasing, shipping,…
University of Wisconsin-Madison Executive Education Center
Founded in 1900, the Wisconsin School of Business established and offered one of the first five business programs in the nation. That entrepreneurial spirit has remained throughout our history, guiding how we inspire students and the world through our research and…
Arthur D Little
Our clients look to us when they require deep industry knowledge and technological insights. We provide experienced professionals who can blend context, vision, and detail, bridging the gaps across strategy, technology, and innovation. If it’s a matter of enhancing…
Fair Labor Association
FLA is a collaborative effort of universities, civil society organizations and socially responsible companies dedicated to protecting workers’ rights around the world. We are an international organization with a dedicated staff and board, headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in…
Slice Intelligence
Slice Intelligence is the only direct measurement of all digital commerce activity and customer loyalty. By collecting and cataloging actual shopping behaviors from online shoppers in the wild, Slice Intelligence precisely measures what others have only been able to approximate,…
Nikola Motor Company
Nikola Motor Company designs and manufactures electric vehicles, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle drivetrains. NMC is led by its visionary CEO Trevor Milton (twitter: @nikolatrevor), who has assembled one of the most talented teams in the country…
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport CILT
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is the leading professional body associated with logistics and transport. With over 33,000 members working in over 100 countries worldwide, CILT holds unparalleled professional international recognition. Established in 1919 and receiving its Royal Charter in 1926, the…
University of San Diego School of Business Administration
The Supply Chain Management Institute, directed by Joel Sutherland, was created in 1999 and today has a rightly deserved reputation for supporting the development of exceptional professionals who are sought after by industry and the public sector alike. The SCMI Advisory…
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