September-October 2017
When it comes to the next generation of supply chain management, the future just may be now. That’s one of the conclusions reached by Greg Gorbach, an analyst at the research firm ARC Advisory Group, after surveying supply chain executives, including subscribers to Supply Chain Management Review, on the digitization of their supply chains. In “The Great Digitization of Industry,” Gorbach notes that while it may take years for the widespread adoption of new technologies such as machine learning, additive manufacturing, smart factories and advanced analytics to become commonplace, digitization across verticals is happening faster than many of us may have realized.
Not a subscriber?
Subscribe today
4
e-Tailing Update: Learn from Sears. Really!
Here is a sentence I never thought I would write: Sears may go out of business. Indeed, last April, The Wall Street Journal ranked the American retailing icon at the top of a…
14
The 2017 Supply Chain Top 25: Lessons from Leaders
In 2017, Gartner unveiled the 13th annual global Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices for heads of supply chain and…
24
Technology Spotlight: The Great Digitization of Industry
While it's easy to dismiss the “great digitization” of industry as hype, it is already happening faster than expected. In this new report, ARC Advisory presents data…
30
Wal-Mart’s Omni-channel Synergy
When it comes to online and offline distribution, Wal-Mart has chosen synergy over integration. Other brick-and-mortar retailers can learn from Bentonville's approach.
34
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Additive Manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing promise to simplify manufacturing, reduce inventories, and streamline operations. But, to determine when and how to apply additive…
49
Meet the Not-So-Average Supply Chain Millennials
Forget the stereotypes you've heard about Millennials in the workplace. New research from SCMR, APICS and APQC finds that the next generation is engaged and enthused about…