Explaining Supply Chain’s Role in Building Brand Identity
Supply chain’s growing importance in the customer journey has companies looking at the once-behind-the-scenes processes in a new light.
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Dollar Tree’s Oklahoma Distribution Center Decimated by Tornado
A Dollar Tree distribution center in Oklahoma was ravaged by a tornado, with no timetable for reopening.
City of Baltimore Files Lawsuit to Recoup Money for Collapsed Bridge
The owners of Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, could be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Era of Self-Driving Tractor-Trailers Set to Begin
Over the next five years, thousands of autonomous trucks will cruise America’s public freeways as the industry undergoes a radical shift.
Is the Trailers as a Service (TaaS) Model Right For Your Business?
Wabash's TaaS offers flexible trailer solutions without the risks and costs of ownership or leasing.
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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...
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Purchasing, Operations Managers Top Supply Chain Pay Scales
A data dive into supply chain salaries and job openings at Zetwerk found the median salary above $90,000 with logistician and industrial engineers seeing the highest job growth opportunities.
Inside Foxconn’s Tijuana Manufacturing Plant
Reshoring Institute Executive Director Rosemary Coates got a first-hand look at Foxconn’s Tijuana manufacturing site and saw what is possible when companies invest in nearshoring. More than 5,500 employees work in the facility, producing consumer electronics, circuit boards, and medical products.
Managers, Analysts are the Most Needed Jobs in Supply Chain
More than three-quarters of supply chain operations say they are still facing a workforce shortage, with managers and analysts most in need.
Warehouse Gamification Boosting Employee Engagement, Productivity
Gamification is helping warehouse operators maintain an engaged and healthy workforce.
Channel-Free Logistics Growing as Fulfillment Alternative
Luxury footwear retailer Koio is deploying Fillogic’s channel-free logistics solution to manage
e-commerce, in-store, reverse logistics and transportation operations.
Why Employees Leave: Poor Management Tops the List
While most supply chain employees seem happy in their careers, there are some areas where companies can improve employee engagement and the workplace environment to reduce turnover.
Can Retail Solve Its Inventory Management Challenge?
Retailers are notorious for either having too much or too little stock, but new technology and data collection may be the answer to getting inventory just right.
When Your Supply Chain Swims All Over the World
When Your Supply Chain Swims All Over the World. Tuna fish supply chain interview with Jill Donoghue, Vice President at Bumble Bee Foods
Survey Finds Supply Chain Management Systems Key to Customer Journey
A new survey found that 87% of B2B leaders say a supply chain management system is the most important solution to offering a frictionless digital purchasing journey to customers.
SMC³’s Solution to the Logistics Industries Talent Problem
This SMC3 blog outlines the logistics industries talent problem. A study from Alcott Global identifies the problems outlined. SMC3’s solution to these problems is teaming with the Logistics Training Center to provide coursework geared toward mastery of LTL transportation concepts.
Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.
Made4net Revamps Grocery Distribution for Modern E-commerce
Grocers have had to deal with a myriad of problems in the retail market over last few years such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Made4net offers more robust solutions that leverage technology to increase efficacy and lower costs for e-commerce operations.
Supply Chain Professional’s Job Satisfaction
Listen in as Simon Rakosi, co-founder of Butterfly.ai, discusses the results of the 2023 Employee Satisfaction Survey. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Five Trends to Watch in 2024
The current economic climate has some similarities to the post-Cold War 1990s, and that means a boom could be on the horizon.
Supply Chain’s Top Trends for 2024 Require Talent Investment for Success
As we head into 2024, top 10 supply chain lists feature the usual suspects: technology, visibility, AI. But a focus on talent is needed to ensure the investments in these more high-profile areas provide value.
Resilience Certificate Now Available from ASCM
The Association for Supply Chain Management has introduced a new resiliency certificate that will train leaders on the concepts, practices and trends in building resilient supply chains.
Cleveland Clinic Named Top Healthcare Supply Chain By Gartner
The Cleveland Clinic is the top healthcare supply chain according to Gartner, which also recognized the Mayo Clinic and Intermountain Health as Masters for their continued excellence.
Supply Chain Set to Deliver this Christmas
Inventory and freight capacity is available, and consumer spending continues to remain resilient.
Replacing Just-in-Time and Just-in-Case with Agile Inventory Management
Ultimately, the goal for managers is still to create the most efficient supply chain possible for their inventory management. Rather than committing to just-in-time or just-in-case, an unpredictable world demands that managers mitigate risks by always being agile.
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