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The key to managing the supply chain in challenging economic times
Effective master schedules contain both short- and long-term goals, which can help companies better manage their expenses.
Stephen Dombroski • June 29, 2017 -
J&J: Embrace change to transform healthcare supply chains
The world of healthcare is changing, but if we embrace change, we can unlock even greater innovations to help billions more people each day.
Kathryn Wengel • June 15, 2017 -
Making a case for dangerous goods, hazmat shipping compliance
Safety and compliance are challenging, but the right infrastructure and technology can mitigate risk and provide businesses a competitive edge.
Robert Finn • May 24, 2017 -
Taming the 'wild west' of cybersecurity in the supply chain
Digital breaches are increasingly threatening operations throughout the chain, forcing executives to tame the new risk frontier.
Glenn Gorman • May 17, 2017 -
Intelligent sourcing is key to retail supply chain success
To adapt to an ever-changing retail landscape, companies and suppliers must collaborate more closely than ever before.
Pete Zaballos • May 3, 2017 -
The professional development paradox
"I worry [supply chain professionals] are far too tuned into the day-to-day activities of their jobs and losing sight of the big picture," writes Rich Weissman.
Rich Weissman • April 19, 2017 -
Pharma prices are rising, but supply chain costs don't have to
Adjusting benefits for business vehicles to match specific use cases can help mitigate expenses for company fleets and help the bottom line.
Heidi Skatrud • March 29, 2017 -
Going paperless: 5 ways to take control of your supplier management processes
Be a great supply chain partner by getting your house in order first.
April Rassa • March 22, 2017 -
Why supply chains cannot turn a blind eye to sourcing despite regulatory shifts
Now more than ever, tectonic shifts in supply chain regulation require lightning-speed risk management.
J. Anthony Hardenburgh • March 8, 2017 -
Talent wars: Why the supply chain is the new pathway to CEO
The CEOs of Lego and Apple are but a few examples of supply chain managers who have risen the ranks of their companies.
Shariq Mansoor • March 1, 2017 -
How GDSN technology helps supply chains communicate
Data pools serve as middlemen for suppliers and retailers sharing product data.
Edwin Lopez • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Easy does it: Why is some enterprise software so complex?
In building enterprise software for the greatest common denominator, companies are failing to meet the real needs of their clients.
David Landau • Feb. 8, 2017 -
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How to ride shotgun, virtually, with your shipments
As buyer expectations shift to demand visibility and fast delivery, shippers need a new way to track their shipments from warehouse to in-transit to final delivery.
Ted Wlazlowski • Jan. 25, 2017 -
How drop shipping evolved from a tactic to a core competency
E-commerce sites are but a modern version of mail-order providers, with drop shipping as the common denominator.
Richard Jones • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Human trafficking and the modern supply chain: Why brands must do good to do well
Ethical supply chains are both an opportunity and a responsibility for today’s businesses and brands.
Padmini Ranganathan • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Supply chains in 2017: The first year of the future
Imagine a different supply chain: one that’s automated, connected and operated entirely by a mobile app. By this time next year, it may exist.
Justin O'Sullivan • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Descartes
Hark! eManifest for Santa's Elves
Delivering toys to children around the world in one night is indeed a logistical challenge of mythical proportions—but it's less of a test for Santa than it is for his freight forwarders: the elves.
Glenn Palanacki • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Preparing for 2017? Don't overlook rising supply chain risk
Halloween might be over, but that doesn’t mean the ghouls and goblins aren’t still creeping around waiting for your vulnerable moment.
Gary M. Barraco • Dec. 15, 2016 -
3 tips for managing the retail supply chain surge this peak season
The e-commerce market shows no signs of slowing down – companies will need to pay close attention to keep up with their competition.
Michel da Silva • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Why Supply-Chain-as-a-Service is inevitable
On-premise solutions will go out of style as companies turn to SCaaS for a more sustainable and effective way to manage their supply networks.
Michael Keppler • Nov. 17, 2016 -
How extending traceability can make recalls painless
The complexity of today’s supply chains leaves companies vulnerable to unexpected disruptions, but the risk of recalls can be diminished by increasing traceability.
Gary M. Barraco • Oct. 26, 2016
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