Deep Dive: Page 8
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Return on 'Integrity': The next performance metric?
Measuring the return on investment of intuitive decisions requires trusting the judgment of supply chain professionals.
Rich Weissman • May 17, 2018 -
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Warehouse recruiters get creative as labor crunch tightens
Far more than a talent crisis, the U.S. is facing a labor shortage — and that's limiting supply chain productivity.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 15, 2018 -
To survive the apocalypse, retailers must think of retail as a service
Adapting to consumer demands is the new focus of the retail supply chain, according to the D3 Retail Supply Chain Summit in New York.
Kate Patrick Macri • May 15, 2018 -
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4 takeaways from ISM 2018
Technology and mitigating supply chain disruptions are top of mind for many procurement professionals.
Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2018 -
E-tail pioneer QVC refashions its supply chain in digital age
Amazon and Walmart may dominate the e-commerce conversation, but the third largest multiple product-category e-tailer has been selling direct-to-consumer for decades.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 8, 2018 -
12 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2018
Six major retailers have already filed for bankruptcy in 2018, pointing to more struggles ahead. With data from CreditRiskMonitor, we looked at the companies that could be vulnerable in the next 12 months.
Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2018 -
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30 minutes with Rent the Runway's CEO
Jennifer Hyman is leading retail into the sharing economy with well-oiled logistics and a truly disruptive model — one where customers are encouraged not to buy anything.
Corinne Ruff • May 7, 2018 -
What does the future of in-store payments look like?
Most major retailers are adopting scan-and-go options, but just walk out technology, facial recognition and personalization are all likely to guide the future of the tech.
Corinne Ruff • May 4, 2018 -
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HP 3D prints a new supply chain
Better printer speed, life cycle management and additive design. HP's Chief Supply Chain Officer Stu Pann explains why the company does not just make 3D printers, but uses them, too.
Craig Guillot • May 1, 2018 -
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Cyber pirates: The latest threat to ocean shipping
The interconnected nature of ocean freight requires carriers to have risk management and resilience strategies in case of a cyberattack.
Barry Hochfelder • April 30, 2018 -
As supply chains go digital, a war of words unfolds
Do supply chains "digitize" or "digitalize"? We asked you, then we investigated why the industry cannot seem to decide.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 24, 2018 -
Oil makes the world go 'round, but how does it go around the world?
The logistics of transporting oil, whether crude or refined, is a global issue with risk and reward.
Barry Hochfelder • April 24, 2018 -
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After the fire: Revamping one of Covanta's biggest facilities after it went up in smoke
A February 2017 ignition caused Covanta's Lorton, VA facility to shut down for nearly a year. How did it bounce back?
Cody Boteler • April 24, 2018 -
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CAR-T ups challenges in pharma supply chain
New technology made shipping the cell therapies viable. Now, stakeholders are pushing for more innovation to meet looming commercial demands.
Jacob Bell • April 23, 2018 -
As India, China drug industries mature, FDA scrutiny an overhang
Rising numbers of warning letters have put production quality in focus, just as both countries turn further toward novel drug R&D.
Ned Pagliarulo • April 23, 2018 -
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The Drug Supply Chain Security Act: A progress report
Five years in and one enforcement extension later, pharmaceutical companies still have a long way to go to fulfill the goal of true traceability.
Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018 -
Pharma supply chains could use a tech reboot
While more prosaic than drug R&D, supply chains are increasingly important as the industry moves towards personalized medicine.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 20, 2018 -
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What 48 hours in Middle America taught me about supply chains
While we often focus on our immediate surroundings in the day-to-day grind, we can't lose sight of the bigger, global picture.
Shefali Kapadia • April 19, 2018 -
Corinne Ruff
Supreme Court appears hesitant to overturn 'antiquated' sales tax precedent
During oral arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair, some justices suggested Congress may be better equipped to tackle the issue. But states and companies are looking for a firm decision.
Corinne Ruff • April 18, 2018 -
5 takeaways from MODEX 2018
The distribution center has become the battlefront amid the war to win consumers’ hearts.
Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018 -
The path to smart distribution centers begins with data
While many DCs are using technology to optimize their processes, integrated data can also enable autonomous and self-learning buildings.
Craig Guillot • April 17, 2018 -
What's at stake in the e-commerce sales tax debate
This week, SCOTUS will hear oral arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair. It has the potential to overturn a precedent that dictates when e-tailers pay state sales tax.
Corinne Ruff • April 16, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Trump's aid package could be disastrous for ag supply chains
Single sourcing continues to plague various supply chains globally, while Nikola Motors and Tesla battle to be the top name in electric trucking.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 13, 2018 -
Corporate responsibility starts with the supply chain
Global supply chains are complex and often not very transparent, making it an ideal starting point for companies to improve their social responsibility.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 12, 2018 -
Can Amazon and its marketplace rivals fix their counterfeits problem?
Counterfeiting could soon be a $1 trillion criminal enterprise. As fakes proliferate online, the government is taking notice and brands are taking their arguments public — and to court.
Ben Unglesbee • April 11, 2018
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