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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.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 · Marko Kovacevic
Challenges and opportunities evolve over time, and businesses must stay ahead of them through continuous applied research initiatives and supply chain transformation projects. Here is a framework for doing so.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · Ruth Beadle, head of global supply, Sanofi
The future of supply chain management involves harnessing the power of AI and it is necessary for industry leaders to embrace this technology, address implementation challenges, and contribute to creating a more resilient, efficient, and adaptive global supply chain ecosystem.
Friday, March 28, 2025 · Nitin Kumar
The future of e-commerce logistics hinges on balancing speed and cost. As consumers prioritize affordability, now is the time for retailers and carriers to reassess their logistics strategies, identifying opportunities to optimize fulfillment strategies, cut unnecessary…
Monday, March 24, 2025 · Rosemary Coates
For companies looking to locate manufacturing, local prevailing wages, unemployment rate, and available workforce serve as a starting point. The Reshoring Institute’s Minimum Wage Study offers a starting guide.
Friday, March 21, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Most organizations reward hard work, but few seek ways to reduce the burden and requirements of hard work and enabling more effective productivity.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 · Dr. Maciel M. Queiroz
Animals have long been able to predict weather and other events and studying this ability could lead to breakthrough supply chain resilience
Friday, March 14, 2025 · Alexander Miltenburg, business advisor at Oliver Wight Americas
Adopting an integrated approach to inventory management not only mitigates risks but also fuels long-term business success, says Oliver Wight Americas’ Business Advisor Alexander Miltenburg.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 · Rishabh Gupta, Vipul Garg, and Ila Manuj
A best-practice drone framework that has been successfully implemented in the healthcare supply chain shows the viability of drone delivery in other supply chains.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The pharmaceutical industry faces significantly longer lead times than other industries, and time delays can seriously impact the health outcomes of countless individuals. Recognizing the potential risks this poses, one industry giant sought to improve on-time delivery through…
Monday, March 10, 2025 · Brian Straight
Cost pressures and tariffs are just two of the concerns chief supply chain officers cited in a new survey by consultancy Egon Zehnder.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 · Brian Straight
PwC operations transformation partner Carla DeSantis says tariff mitigation should be only one data point in a supply chain optimization plan, which should be centered around holistic thinking.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 · Eric Linxwiler
Trump’s aggressive tariffs and the ongoing possibility of even greater tariffs mark a pivotal moment for global trade. While the challenges created by tariffs are significant, they also open the door to innovation and growth.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · John Vogt Ph.D., and Jonathan Davis Ph.D.
Global trade is enhanced by the correct use of International Commercial Terms, or Incoterms, which define which of the seller and buyer does which portion of the logistics chain. But, choosing the wrong one adds cost, complexity, delays, and increases risk exposure in moving…
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