Accenture Company Profile

April 2, 2024 The new technology will touch most aspects of the supply chain and make professionals more productive in their day-to-day work.

March 1, 2024 This is the first of two columns that visits the concept of “index-based variable-rate pricing” as a way to establish more market stability for both shippers and carriers.

January 5, 2024 Nearly 75% of companies plan to reduce their share of sourcing from China, with the U.S. and Mexico appearing to be the big winners according to an AlixPartners survey.

January 5, 2024 From weather patterns and cultures, to trade and regulations, each country is a different operating environment.

January 3, 2024 AI simulation is able to generate possible outcomes in the supply chain, going beyond what traditional AI and machine learning is currently capable of, says Cosmo Tech CEO Michel Morvan.

December 20, 2023 While nearshoring can be a risk mitigation tool, it’s important for businesses to consider the differences between countries, including cultural, trade and even weather patterns.

November 13, 2023 Accenture survey finds 85% of companies plan to manufacture and sell most of their products in the same region in 2026.

November 10, 2023 How big is the nearshoring trend? An Accenture report says the number of global companies nearshoring product manufacturing will double in the next 3 years.

November 6, 2023 Professional services company acquiring in separate deals procurement specialist The Shelby Group, as well as OnProcess.

October 1, 2023 The text discusses the evolution of the digital supply chain and the rapid changes in the supply chain industry, particularly in the retail sector. It raises key issues such as meeting evolving consumer needs, embracing digital capabilities, breaking down functional silos, balancing efficiency and resiliency, creating partner ecosystem connectivity, and evolving the workforce. The text also emphasizes the importance of digital supply chains and staying alert and connected to remain competitive in the long term.

June 5, 2023 To better manage through the constrained labor market, logistics operations are courting more women and other diverse job candidates; ramping up their training programs; investing in automation; and ensuring that positions offer the work-life balance that many new recruits are seeking.

February 14, 2023 Accenture director Emmanuel Hassoun explains why sharing supply chain assets with competitors may be the future of supply chain management on The Rebound Podcast.

December 7, 2022 Achieving visibility will be the first vital step toward circularity.

November 29, 2022 Accenture to provide funding in support of "smart factory" hub and also for a Smart Manufacturing Scholars Program

September 6, 2022 Shippers and 3PLs can’t risk delaying a strategy to reimagine their future-proofed supply chain networks. With the role of the modern 3PL quickly expanding, it’s more important than ever for these partnerships to drive frictionless communication, unparalleled visibility, and two-way innovation amongst ecosystem partners.