The Reshoring Institute asked 18 executives how they are responding to tariffs, with most saying they are in a holding pattern until more clarity emerges.
Employee adoption of AI is slowing—even as enterprise initiatives expand—due to fear, unclear expectations, and the absence of HR-led job role alignment. Norman Katz explains the role HR can play in encouraging employee AI use.
Supply chains operate in an environment where disruptions are almost guaranteed. To address this, procurement organizations must leverage all the tools at their disposal to not only anticipate disruptions but also change how they respond with targeted improvements in processes…
Using a tailored simulation model provides strategic insight into inventory management, resulting in improved forecast accuracy, reduced errors by 26%, and lowered Mean Absolute Percentage Error from 28% to 20.7%, research found.
Within the world of supply chain management, your competitive advantage might have been making the lowest-cost product at the fastest possible speed. Today’s ability to achieve competitive advantage depends on end-to-end upstream visibility and the ability to secure critical…
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Often overlooked, the Export-Import Bank of the United States plays a key role in financing U.S. exports by securing business loans, facilitating more than $10 billion in U.S. export sales a year.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
According to Gartner data, 69% of organizations believe customer satisfaction will be the paramount metric for strategic decision-making by 2026. However, many leaders fail to leverage it properly.
Monday, November 11, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
Fostering a culture of entrepreneurship within SCM encourages leaders to explore new opportunities, innovate processes, and think more dynamically about partnerships, logistics, and risk mitigation.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
When managers foster collaboration among forecasting, production, and marketing teams, they can align on demand expectations and share insights across various functions, improving demand forecasts.
Monday, November 4, 2024 · Marisa Brown
Organizations report on a variety of topics, but they can take steps to streamline their efforts surrounding ESG reporting.
Monday, November 4, 2024 · Angela Hultberg
The CSDDD is poised to accelerate the transition to sustainable business practices, transforming supply chains into engines of sustainability.
Monday, November 4, 2024 · Global Links
College football superfans are fully invested, and their dedication elevates the sport. What if we could create that same enthusiasm, loyalty, and management commitment in the boardroom?
Monday, November 4, 2024 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
From personalized service to improved inventory management, artificial intelligence is altering the consumer experience.
Monday, November 4, 2024 · Larry Lapide
The pandemic put both Walmart and Amazon in very good positions. They both ensured that they always had the goods, as well as the employee labor needed during the pandemic. Since then, Walmart has done a fair amount relative to its competitiveness vis a vis Amazon.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
Enhancing data visibility, regionalizing supply chain networks, engaging in scenario planning, and fostering collaboration within the partner ecosystem are essential tactics to boost supply chain resilience and agility.
Monday, October 21, 2024 · Norman Katz
Delivering commodity products the same or next day seems to be where retail is headed, but is this really all that consumers want out of retail? Perhaps retail is setting an expectation that isn’t necessarily always what the customer always wants.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
GenAI can be a powerful SCP partner, but as with any new technology, consideration should be given to the unique application for the organization with the adoption of GenAI as part of the digital strategy, but not the sole strategy.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · Rosemary Coates
Claudia Sheinbaum, the president-elect of Mexico, is proposing judicial reforms, but her ability to crack down on crime could impact continued manufacturing investment.
Monday, September 16, 2024 · Norman Katz
A trend to require companies to schedule workers two week’s in advance could be a cure to creating a more stable, healthier workforce.
Supply chains operate in an environment where disruptions are almost guaranteed. To address this, procurement organizations must leverage all the tools at their disposal to not…
The advent of AI as a widely available business tool has given rise to numerous applications that are proliferating at a dizzying pace. As we strive to stay current with the…
So far, this year has been a continuation of 2024 with supply chains facing disruptions and challenges resulting from multiple factors beyond anyone’s control. At the…
So far, 2025 has started out as a continuation of the previous year. Factors beyond organizations’ control have taken a toll on their performance on business goals. Many…
So much is beyond any company’s control, including geopolitical and economic issues, new regulations, natural disasters, and shifting sustainability expectations. What is in a…
The state of California recently withdrew from a mandate that would have required truckers to buy battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The retreat is part of a…
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