Accenture

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Achieving visibility will be the first vital step toward circularity.

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

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.