Thursday, April 3, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The March Services PMI, at 50.8 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) fell 2.7% compared to February, growing, at a slower rate, for the ninth consecutive month, and for the 55th time in the last 58 months, going back to the initial recovery from the pandemic in June 2020.
Thursday, April 3, 2025 · SCMR Staff
As expected, President Trump on Wednesday signed an Executive Order implementing reciprocal tariffs on nations around the world. Reaction has been swift from both industry and nations.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 49 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.3% from February’s 50.3 reading. January’s PMI, at 50.9, represented the first growth month, after a 26-month run of contraction.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The February Services PMI, at 54.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) was up 0.7% compared to January, growing, at a faster rate, for the eighth consecutive month, and for the 54th time in the last 57 months, going back to the initial recovery from the pandemic in…
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Brian Straight
We talk often about what a visitor from another planet would think if they landed on Earth? Well, the same applies if you open my inbox. Two out of every three messages these days centers on artificial intelligence or the impact of tariffs on supply chains. If you didn’t…
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 · Dr. Zahra Shirgholami and Dr. Rosanna Cole
For policymakers and business leaders, the message is clear: the time for half-measures and voluntary codes of conduct is over. We need bold, decisive action to eliminate labor exploitation from global supply chains once and for all.
Friday, January 31, 2025 · Brian Straight
A White House spokesperson said President Donald Trump has approved tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China as of Feb. 1. It is unclear if there will be any exceptions.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Bridget McCrea
This year’s Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit gives attendees the strategies, technologies, and automation tools required for ongoing success in modern logistics, transportation, and supply chain management environments.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Current CO2 tracking methods lead to inaccurate Scope 3 emissions reporting, but technology is enabling more accurate assessment methodologies.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 · Larry Lapide
It will always be prudent to reduce the use of carbon-based energy sources by making supply chains as energy-efficient as possible, but fossil fuels remain critical in 2025.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 · Brian Straight
As 2025 is set to begin, a series of industry leaders have weighed in with their predictions for what’s in store.
Monday, December 16, 2024 · Brian Straight
ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi says that attracting, retaining and upskilling talent remains a hurdle to supply chains.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 · SCMR Staff
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Thursday, December 5, 2024 · Joydeb Mandal & Irshadullah Asim Mohammed
Scope 3 emissions, originating from a company’s supply chain and product lifecycle, often represent the largest portion of a company’s overall carbon footprint, meaning continuous improvement in the management of Scope 3 emissions is essential for companies to meet…
Monday, December 2, 2024 · Peter Shi, Hedy Dou and Miles Yang
Managing costs, quality, and security across complex, multinational supply chains is daunting, but the failure to control the entirety of the supply chain across multiple borders increases the risk of supply chain penetration-based attacks—so-called “supply chain warfare.”
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