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Sourcing & Procurement
The Physical Nature of Commodities Trading and the Associated Supply Chain Risks
More open access to trade finance and insurance, coupled with more choice in appropriate trading contracts and futures, will cover the inherent risks of the transportation of agricultural commodities.
Trucking
6 Tips for Making Sure Dispatch Makes all the Right Moves
ERP systems move food logistics into the future, assisting in sustainability and ensuring that loads move in a safe and efficient manner.
Sourcing & Procurement
3 Ways Technology Powers Supply Chain Efficiency
Having transparency into operations and the right tools to adapt quickly, safely and effectively to changing circumstances will drive greater productivity, efficiency and positively impact customer relationships.
Risk/Compliance
Why the Biggest Threat Facing Supply Chains is on the Inside
Businesses need to act now to survey their supply chain, developing the capacity to anticipate and respond to supply chain risks, minimizing the impact and optimizing opportunity.
Sourcing & Procurement
How Automated Contract Management is a Critical Link in the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain
Here are three critical roles that contract lifecycle management plays in the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain.
Sourcing & Procurement
The Sourcing Rut: New Problems, Same Old Tech
To get out of a "sourcing rut" of limited options, procurement pioneers can set their teams up for success with the right tech and a roadmap with incremental steps.
Automation
Adapting Short-Term Warehouse Solutions into Long-Term Strategies
From nearshoring to technology solutions to enhanced supply chain education for every employee, furthers the idea that today’s supply chain market indicates the need for long-term investments and strategy.
Sourcing & Procurement
Develop Supply Chain Maturity to Support Omnichannel Commerce Strategies
As organizations focus on supply chain responsiveness, omnichannel support is a key strategic concern.
E-Commerce Solutions
COVID-19, One Year Later: How COVID-19 Changed the E-Commerce and Logistics Landscape
The role that technology played in allowing the industry to navigate its way through everything has been remarkable.
Sourcing & Procurement
Why Real-Time Transparency is Key
Recent advances in the industrial supply chain have created a fully transparent and integrated ecosystem ripe with advanced analytics and meticulous cataloguing systems.
Sourcing & Procurement
How to Achieve a Zero-Touch Accounts Payable Process
With investment in digital tools, expert procurement advice and smart invoicing, any company can survive rough chapters of global business and begin improving toward a more successful and uninterrupted future.
Micro-Fulfillment
Maximizing Warehouse Potential with Corrugated Cardboard and Pallet Management
Now is the time to consider corrugate and pallet management services to maximize your warehouse operations, efficiency and safety.
Emerging Technologies
Location Intelligence and Geospatial Thinking are Key to Strengthen Supply Chains
Success will depend not just on “going digital,” but on embracing the technologies, methods and skillsets of digital twin, location intelligence and geospatial thinking.
Micro-Fulfillment
What Big Box Retailers Can Do to “Correct” Inventory Fulfillment in 2021
For those retailers who can shift their mindset to think about supply chain planning differently, there is the opportunity to create something smarter, more innovative and more resilient.
Sourcing & Procurement
Digitizing President Biden’s Supply Chain Strategy
By modernizing America’s supply chains, we can create resilience and agility to help companies overcome even the most severe of future disruptions and ensure a steady flow of goods.
Sourcing & Procurement
Why the Semiconductor Industry Must Embrace 3D Printing
There is a tremendous opportunity for additive manufacturing to help overcome the semiconductor shortage, and once again, strengthen supply chains.
Sourcing & Procurement
Reengineering of Supply Chain Management Functions Across Industries
Establish a dedicated supply chain War Room Team to track suppliers from Tier 1 through Tier N as defined by their risk profile.
Sourcing & Procurement
Designing an End-to-End Supply Chain in Cell Therapy
Operations and supply chain teams are innovating the best ways to produce and move doses to patients in a way that supports clinicians and maintains and tracks high-quality doses across the end-to-end supply chain.
Sourcing & Procurement
Top 10 Inventory Must Do’s for Small- to Medium-Sized Manufacturers
Here are 10 inventory must do’s manufacturers must follow in order to keep the line moving.
Software & Technology
How Supply Chain Leaders Can Shape Demand, Not Just React
Embracing active demand management will allow your organization to be more strategic and agile in the future when disruption occurs.
Professional Development
Top 10 Recruitment Challenges
A cost-effective, scalable technology stack managed by a mission-driven HR team wins the war for top talent.
Software & Technology
Are Supply Chain Teams Prepared to Continue Working Off-Site?
Working remotely has put a renewed emphasis on technology.
AI/AR
Implications of Supply Chain 4.0
As sensors, monitors and smart devices proliferate and robust data sets are matched with machine learning and AI, we will move further inside the consumer’s mind to meet their needs and desires.
