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Supply Chain Dive
UPS CIO: Supply chain is now a 'technology-enabled business'
Juan Perez says if UPS approached innovation today as it did 15 years ago, the company would be bankrupt. "If we don’t disrupt ourselves ... who will?"
Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2018 -
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How clean data can help companies boost productivity
The proliferation in the amount of data available businesses need to collect makes for a daunting task, and that's only half the problem.
Craig Guillot • April 10, 2018 -
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Becoming the shipper of choice in a carrier's market
With shippers and carriers facing a capacity crunch, open communication and shared goals can help both parties weather the freight market.
Rich Weissman • April 10, 2018 -
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Trump, tariffs, trade wars and tech: What you need to know
Intellectual property protections and technology transfers have been a problem in China for decades, and the tariff tit-for-tat is just one attempt to pressure China to reform.
Alex Hickey • April 9, 2018 -
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20th century warehouses not fit for 21st century e-commerce
Facilities built before 2000 still account for 89% of storage space in the U.S., according to data from CBRE, and that's forcing tradeoffs on clients.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 6, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Trade war fears spook investors, but should supply chains worry?
It's been a rough week for the stock market as retaliatory tariff proposals and bankruptcy rumors abound.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 5, 2018 -
H&M's turnaround runs through its supply chain
For apparel companies who bet on fast fashion, new products can be a gamble, but a sound resilience strategy will always help retailers bounce back.
Edwin Lopez • April 3, 2018 -
Facing inventory problems, hospitals automate their supply chains
Hospitals are tapping into supply chain best practices to fix the lack of visibility and highly manual processes aggravating healthcare costs.
Craig Guillot • April 3, 2018 -
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ELD suppliers prepare for a second wave of adoption
With enforcement of the electronic logging device mandate beginning Sunday, suppliers are prepared to meet demands from trucking companies scrambling to adopt the devices.
Craig Guillot • March 29, 2018 -
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Building a supply chain from scratch
Farm.One's head of operations, Dana Mitchell, built an urban culinary hydroponics operation in New York City, where every square foot counts.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 27, 2018 -
How green became the new black for Orsted
The energy company underwent complete transformation as it shifted its product from oil to wind power.
Shefali Kapadia • March 27, 2018 -
Supply chains of steel: How tariffs will disrupt downstream manufacturing
While steel workers cheered tariffs, other industries are left scrambling to rework their sourcing, and jobs will likely be lost in the process.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 27, 2018 -
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7 takeaways from Shoptalk 2018
From speeding up the supply chain to adding personalization and making shopping more convenient — technology is fundamentally transforming the business. Here's what you need to know.
Corinne Ruff and Laura Heller • March 23, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Uber crash won't stop automakers from developing AVs
News of a self-driving car fatally striking a pedestrian scared many consumers skeptical of autonomous vehicles, but industry leaders will push ahead with fine tuning the technology.
Kate Patrick Macri • March 23, 2018 -
The 3 types of transformational leaders in operations
Are you the engineer, the cross-functional leader, or the outsider of your company?
Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2018 -
To build 'circular' operations, Ikea takes aim at its supply chain
With less than 30% of the retailer’s climate footprint stemming from Tier 1 and its own operations, the retailer looks at the way it sources and designs products.
Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2018 -
Toys R Us liquidation is a test of supplier resilience
Big liquidations like Toys R Us' can have detrimental ripple effects throughout the supply chain, but not all its suppliers are financially equal.
Kate Patrick Macri • March 20, 2018 -
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How universities are grooming talent for the future supply chain
Student enrollment in full-time supply chain programs is rising, but recruiting female students and getting students real-world experience remain challenging.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Wall Street could save infrastructure
Since the feds are slow to provide infrastructure funding, freight industries may turn elsewhere. It's becoming a burning need as automakers race to develop AVs.
Kate Patrick Macri • March 15, 2018 -
How Toys R Us' bankruptcy hopes came crashing down
The toy seller entered Chapter 11 with the goal of a leaner, better business. Instead, a terrible holiday season sent it in a different direction.
Ben Unglesbee • March 15, 2018 -
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Are supply chain jobs at risk of automation?
Robotics and AI are transforming every industry, but the optimal supply chain solution will take the "robot out of the person" without removing humans from the business.
Craig Guillot • March 13, 2018 -
The 'chords' of supply chains
Despite a whirlwind of changes in e-commerce and technology, a few tenets of supply chain management will always hold true.
Barry Hochfelder • March 13, 2018 -
Getting the board 'on board' with your supply chain strategy
Pilot testing and support from peers can help supply chain strategy go from idea to widespread execution.
Shefali Kapadia • March 13, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Tariffs are 'steeling' the headlines
President Trump imposed tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum, drawing sharp criticism; meanwhile AI continues to dominate the supply chain.
Kate Patrick Macri • March 9, 2018 -
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Walmart's sourcing from women-owned suppliers drives business
Diverse-owned businesses increase market competition and help companies more effectively anticipate market needs.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 8, 2018
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