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Found in News & Content, with a score of 3.00
Author: Brian Straight
Published: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
/article/6-questions-with-hexnode-apu-pavithran
…industry and found a significant readiness gap among organizations with more than 40% indicating a lack of preparedness for cyberattacks. Apu Pavithran is the founder and CEO of Hexnode, a unified endpoint management provider. He joined Supply Chain Management Review for a discussion on the current threat landscape in this 6 Questions With … profile. (Answers have been edited to clarity and length) SCMR: How has the post-pandemic landscape changed the cybersecurity threat profile for supply chain and logistics companies? PAVITHRAN: It’s a good question and thanks for this opportunity, Brian. The pandemic delivered a one-two punch to supply chain…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 2.90
Author: Brian Straight
Published: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
/article/6-questions-with-autumn-bayles
…She joined Supply Chain Management Review to answer our 6 Questions on procurement processes. (Answers have been edited for length and clarity) SCMR: How does procurement for hospitality differ from traditional procurement? BAYLES: There are many similarities between hospitality procurement and traditional procurement. In both cases, a procurement professional seeks the best value for the products and services its stakeholders need. Also in both cases, there should be a value proposition for the supplier, with a competitive process to earn it. More 6 Questions 6 Questions With … Steve Johanson 6 Questions With … Anu Saha 6 Questions With ……
Found in News & Content, with a score of 2.46
Author: Brian Straight
Published: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
/article/korber-supply-chain-software-joe-mcmanus
…driving more efficient and productive warehouse operations in the 6 Questions With … profile. SCMR: What is the current state of employee engagement and retention in warehouses today? McMANUS: Employee engagement and retention are two of the biggest, most limiting hurdles for supply chain operations today. According to Körber Supply Chain Software, 1 in 3 supply chain professionals admit they turn over at least 50% of their warehouse staff each year. With baby boomers retiring, this talent void will likely only grow, especially given millennial and Gen Z workers seemingly don’t share the same enthusiasm for blue collar work. It’s…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 2.45
Author: Jeff Berman
Published: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
/article/isms_special_questions_focus_on_strong_dollar_and_low_oil_prices
…the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is its “special questions” segment featured at the end of the report. These questions, which were presented to the ISM’s manufacturing and non-manufacturing member respondents, are always topical and relevant to things impacting the industry, and this year was no exception. The questions for the most recent Semiannual Economic Forecast, which was released last week, included: 1-has the strength of the U.S. dollar had a negative, negligible or positive impact on their organization’s profits?; 2-has the net impact of the depressed prices of oil and related commodities been negative, negligible, or positive for their…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 2.44
Author: Brian Straight
Published: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
/article/6-questions-with-christian-floerkemeier
…face a significant challenge in inventory distortion. In this 6 Questions With … feature, Christian Floerkemeier, CTO and VP of product at Scandit, highlights how outdated manual inventory management processes hinder retailers from making data-driven decisions and why AI and automation can play a crucial role in solving these challenges by improving demand forecasting, optimizing last-mile logistics, and enhancing warehouse operations with robotics. Floerkemeier, who co-founded Scandit, is responsible for the company’s product strategy and roadmap and is the technical lead behind Scandit’s patented barcode scanner technology. Before co-founding Scandit, Floerkemeier was the associate director of the Auto-ID Lab at…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 2.19
Author: SCMR Staff
Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
/article/6-questions-with-mike-jarrett
…customer service, and a commitment to tailored client support. With a vision to become the industry’s top logistics provider, Jarrett has consistently prioritized innovation and a people-centric approach. Founder Mike Jarrett brought over a decade of experience in logistics leadership to the company, having previously served as vice president of carrier operations at Caliber Logistics (now FedEx Supply Chain Services) and as a dock supervisor at Roadway Express. A graduate of the University of Mount Union with an MBA from The University of Akron, Mike plays an active role in his community, serving on several boards, including the Heartland Education…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 1.93
Author: Patrick Burnson
Published: Friday, May 13, 2016
/article/industry_analysts_question_uberization_of_ocean_freight_forwarding
…SCMR, Flexport, a new forwarder that provides its clients with a modern online platform and real-time freight visibility, has entered the fray. Flexport has raised $28.6 million from investors including Google Ventures, aiming to leverage its own developed software to enable its employees to deliver the most efficient freight service. “We are not the ‘Uber of the oceans,’” he said. “In fact we have explicitly distanced ourself from any analogy with Uber.” “Our web-based dashboard lets a U.S. importer comparison shop by typing in variables—Port A on this day or Port B on this one, railcar versus tractor-trailer—and displays price…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 1.86
Author: Brian Straight
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
/article/6-questions-with-devadas-pattahil
…Nextuple. He is a product management & technology leader with expertise spanning retail and omnichannel e-commerce, online grocery, and supply chain domains. Prior to Nextuple, Devadas spent eight years at Walmart where he was responsible for leading Walmart’s online grocery business from pilot to a multi-billion-dollar success, driving the digital customer experience through innovation in pickup, delivery, and mobile apps. Devadas was also a co-founder of Yantra and has also held positions at Sterling Commerce, Aankhen and Infosys Technologies. Pattathil sat down to answer our 6 Questions on omnichannel and supply chain. (Answers have been edited for clarity and length)…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 1.73
Author: Patrick Burnson
Published: Monday, December 5, 2016
/article/fitch_modest_growth_new_questions_await_u.s_transportation_infrastruc
…Low gas prices will buoy toll roads in particular, with Fitch projecting moderate traffic growth in 2017. Growth is also in the cards for U.S. airports, with Fitch projecting up to 3% passenger growth next year and major market airports to drive the majority of that growth. Perhaps the biggest uncertainty facing transportation infrastructure in 2017 revolves around political risks, chief among them uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for infrastructure spending and state tolling opposition. A detailed plan for infrastructure spending from the new administration, coupled with concrete legislative proposals, could provide longer-term clarity regarding federal funding. Some of…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 1.68
Author: Jeff Berman
Published: Wednesday, December 11, 2013
/article/ism_semiannual_report_paints_a_positive_picture_for_2014_growth
…revenue is expected to increase 4.4 percent in 2014, with capital expenditures slated to rise 8.0 percent, and capacity utilization at 80.3 percent. Some other manufacturing data points cited in the report, include: inventories rising 0.9 percent to support planned 2014 sales levels; employment is pegged to increase by 2.4 percent, with labor and benefit costs going up by an average of 2.3 percent; and raw materials prices are expected to head up 1.2 percent through April and then another 0.4 percent throughout the rest of the year. Looking ahead to 2014, the report laid out the biggest concerns ISM…
