Topic: Finance

ABB set to acquire Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business

Friday, August 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff The move expands ABB’s low-voltage NEMA motor portfolio and establishes manufacturing operations in Mexico.

SEKO Logistics acquires Pixior

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 · SCMR Staff The third-party logistics provider focuses on e-commerce fulfillment and retail services.

Körber to acquire enVista’s freight audit/payment services and more

Thursday, July 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff Acquisition gives enVista omnichannel and FAP offerings a broader software platform and ecosystem, and allows enVista to focus on its core supply chain consulting.

Accenture to acquire Eclipse Automation

Friday, July 22, 2022 · SCMR Staff The move is expected to help clients build factories of the future that leverage the cloud, data and AI.

KPI Integrated Solutions acquires Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Thursday, July 21, 2022 · SCMR Staff The acquisition further strengthens KPI’s capacity and expertise to provide data-driven network and warehouse designs.

The Rise of E-commerce

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff E-commerce is affecting every aspect of supply chain management, from planning to delivery. Savvy supply chain managers are developing strategies to transform their operations.

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.

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Don’t let negotiations upset the apple cart

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 · Stephanie P. Thomas, Monique L. Murfield and Jacqueline K. Eastman When it comes to successful negotiations, a buyer’s history with a supply chain partner creates expectations. Any changes in that negotiation strategy can create confusion, as buyers search for explanations for deviations. Here are suggestions for actions to take when…

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Buy now, pay later: Is it a supply chain thing?

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Tan Miller Buy now/pay later is one of the hottest trends in marketing, creating new sales for organizations. It’s also creating headaches for supply chain professionals from procurement to operations.

STG Logistics acquires the intermodal division of XPO Logistics

Monday, March 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff The new company will be known as STG Logistics, focusing on North America.

Element Logic acquires SDI Industries

Monday, March 28, 2022 · SCMR Staff The move expands the system integrator into the U.S. and Latin America.

AFS Logistics acquires DTA Services Ltd.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff The acquisition creates the largest freight audit and payment company in Canada.

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Mitigating inflation’s impact across your value chain

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 · Per Kristian Hong Companies that act quickly to engage their value chains toward increasing agility and resilience will gain significant advantages, such as improved end-to-end visibility (for early warning and a broader range of practical contingencies); leaner, more profitable product…

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Is Cryptocurrency the next supply chain finance tool?

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 · Aaron Benningfield In evaluating Cryptocurrencies, we have provided a basic definition of key tenets of both leading blockchain technologies.

Körber acquires Siemens Logistics’ mail and parcel business

Thursday, February 10, 2022 · Gary Forger The move complements Körber’s supply chain offerings.