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From flight decks to fulfillment: A veteran’s supply chain journey

Veteran Priyank Kumawat explains why battle-tested leadership and operational discipline learned in the military translates to corporate roles

Unlocking the green grid: Innovations for eco-friendly last mile

Last-mile delivery is a major contributor to supply chain emissions, but a range of innovations—from electric vehicles and cargo bikes to drones and urban hubs—offer viable paths to…

Breaking barriers in B2B forecast sharing: How sFTP automation is reshaping supply…

The successful automation of forecast data exchange using sFTP technology serves as a compelling example of how supply chain leaders can deliver an outsized impact through focused, well-executed…

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From flight decks to fulfillment: A veteran’s supply chain journey

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 · Priyank Kumawat
Veteran Priyank Kumawat explains why battle-tested leadership and operational discipline learned in the military translates to corporate roles

Unlocking the green grid: Innovations for eco-friendly last mile

Thursday, June 12, 2025 · Sridhar Thirumalai
Last-mile delivery is a major contributor to supply chain emissions, but a range of innovations—from electric vehicles and cargo bikes to drones and urban hubs—offer viable paths to sustainability.

Breaking barriers in B2B forecast sharing: How sFTP automation is reshaping supply chain data exchange

Friday, June 6, 2025 · Ruchi Dholakia
The successful automation of forecast data exchange using sFTP technology serves as a compelling example of how supply chain leaders can deliver an outsized impact through focused, well-executed improvements.

From static to strategic: The shift to dynamic pricing models

Thursday, June 5, 2025 · Aniket Kulkarni
The traditional negotiation playbook in procurement hasn’t aged well. We’ve all seen the script: invite multiple bids, negotiate hard on price, and lock in the lowest cost. In calm markets, that might work. But in recent years many supply chains have found themselves exposed.

Optimizing warehouse labor costs: 3 essential strategies

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 · Gartner Supply Chain
With warehouse labor costs rising and uncertainty from trade volatility mounting, logistics leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Gartner outlines three actionable strategies to improve warehouse labor efficiency—focusing on workforce empowerment, smarter resource…

How will AI know from a resume that a person is personable?

Monday, May 19, 2025 · Norman Katz
With more companies using artificial intelligence to scan resumes, the process of finding procurement professionals with required interpersonal skills requires more due diligence.

Understanding tariffs and their components

Friday, May 16, 2025 · Steve Knepp
While tariff has become the word of the year, what makes up a tariff and what it actually is and attempts to accomplish is often misunderstood.

Supply chain disruptions can’t be divorced from the other risks facing us today

Friday, May 9, 2025 · Pierre du Rostu
As polycrisis threats like cyberattacks, climate disasters, and geopolitical instability converge, insurers are turning to prevention-based, tech-driven risk management to protect global supply chains from systemic disruption.

Why build-to-order warehouses demand smarter WMS solutions

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · Sreekumar Somasundaram
Implementing a warehouse management system in build-to-order environments requires advanced capabilities and customization to handle complex, variable operations that standard systems often cannot support.

Maintaining accurate country-of-origin certifications under federal awards amidst increasing tariffs

Monday, May 5, 2025 · Jayna Marie Rust
With supply chains potentially shifting, maintaining compliance with country-of-origin regulations requires enhanced diligence on the part of leadership.
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Responsible outsourcing revisited

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Larry Lapide
The risks and repercussions of chasing cheap labor abroad demand a new global dynamic that features a more balanced, strategic approach.
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Nature and supply chain innovation

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Brian Straight
Inspiration can come from many places, but maybe it’s time to spend more effort on studying nature and what it can teach us about supply chain innovation.

Building unshaken supply chains: A blueprint for economic resilience

Thursday, May 1, 2025 · Abhijit H. Supekar
An unshaken supply chain is built with transparent, simplified supply chains managed by a strong team built on trust and powered by innovative, smart tools. With the right technology, tools, architecture, and, most importantly, people, any company can create a helpful…

Collaborative supply chain innovation

Friday, April 25, 2025 · Venkat Srinivasan
Democratizing the supply chain can lead to sustained success and value for everyone

How composable technology is revolutionizing supply chain management

Thursday, April 17, 2025 · Amber Salley, vice president of industry solutions, GAINSystems
Composable architecture drives continuous improvement and fuels innovation, allowing businesses to optimize operations and achieve sustainable growth by leveraging best-of-breed solutions and embedding a data-driven mindset into the internal culture.
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