Supply Chain Strategy

Gartner identifies top constraints, solutions to long-term success

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 · Brian Straight As supply chain professionals deal with the challenges associated with increased workloads, increased scrutiny, and mandates to control spending, research from Gartner has identified the most common constraints and offered ways to solve them.

Sustainability initiatives require intentional action plans

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 · Laura Rainier Despite how some companies act, sustainability strategies provide resilience in times of crisis.

The importance of supply chain vs. supply chain competition

Friday, October 21, 2022 · Michael Gravier Clearly, supply chain as national policy is playing an increasing role in national security strategy.

NFI acquires MCO Transport

Monday, October 10, 2022 · SCMR Staff The move adds export drayage to NFI in six Southeast cities.

Attention sports fans: Next-day delivery from Fanatics

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff The sports platform Fanatics has partnered with Roadie to allow fans to shop straight from warehouses and get their orders faster than ever.

Strategic planning isn’t strategy

Friday, August 19, 2022 · Michael Gravier On my way to Alaska, I thought a lot about this and decided plans are about certainty but strategy is about uncertainty.

What’s fueling the growth in warehouse automation?

Friday, August 12, 2022 · Pete Devenyi Actually, you already know the answer – e-commerce, of course. And that means it’s time for new strategies.

There’s a new normal in supply chains

Thursday, August 11, 2022 · SCMR Staff Epicor study shows companies are trying new strategies that are having a positive impact almost immediately.

The futility of plans and the importance of foresight

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 · Michael Gravier As Dwight Eisenhower once said, “every time I’ve cursed the futility of our plans, I’ve known that our planning gave us foresight to prepare for the unexpected.”

Logility to acquire network optimization provider Starboard Solutions

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff The combined capabilities allow companies to analyze options and locate the best absolute location for future plants, warehouses and 3PLs.

Thinking of exiting China? Think twice

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 · Stanley Chao China’s potential sphere of influence accounts for over half the world’s population. Exiting China potentially puts those areas off-limits.

Supply chains in the age of scarcity

Friday, June 3, 2022 · Michael J. Gravier A more entrepreneurial mindset among supply chain managers will be required going forward.

Gartner’s rankings of the 2022 Global Supply Chain Top 25 revealed

Friday, May 27, 2022 · SCMR Staff Cisco Systems retains top position while three companies debut on the list.

Autonomy is the future of supply chain

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 · Pierfrancesco Manenti The countdown is underway for the move to hyperautomation that will become the base of operations by 2025.

Supply chain leaders: Lost in the fog of disruption

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 · Jim Tompkins The past two years have changed our businesses. It’s now time for leaders to refocus the direction of their efforts and enterprises.