Ronnie GarrettRonnie Garrett is Editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive (AC Business Media).From the Author - Page 33PL/4PL3PLs Driving Industry Change3PLs must move in the direction of industry trends to navigate continuous change, rigorous regulations and greater customer demands.Emerging TechnologiesClimbing the IoT MountainThe ascent to the IoT summit requires manufacturers to think strategically and take a stepped approach to implementation.Sourcing & ProcurementShake Off the Caveman MentalityDeloitte Consulting LLPThere’s no room for a Neanderthal approach to procurement. Surveys identify procurement’s top challenges and indicate a need for CPOs to take a strategic—and finessed—approach.Sourcing & ProcurementSpeak Up and Be HeardAs the presidential election nears a close, businesses need to make their interests known.Sourcing & ProcurementHeeding the Call of the WildHyperlite Mountain Gear locates its U.S.-based ultra-lite outdoor gear manufacturing facility in the heart of Maine’s wildernessAutomationInsecurity in IoTExperts report the Internet of Everything (also known as the Internet of Things), opens the door for the hacking of everything. How companies can remove these security risksFinancial Management SoftwareMoney, Money, MoneyHow companies can keep payment information secure as it travels the information highwayHiringThe Supply Chain’s Weakest LinkPersistent people problems loom as the talent shortage widens across the supply chainRetentionWork Hard, Play Hard: Get Up and DanceSupply chain exec Lora Cecere gathers life lessons along her journey to dance en pointeRegulationsKick the Silent Killer to the CurbWhen companies and supply chains become content to rest on their laurels, and resist adapting to changes in the marketplace, they can lose their competitive edge.Financial Management SoftwareHow P2P can Pay OffFor companies, like Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, automating P2P is making all the difference in the world.Supply Chain VisibilityGo Big or Go HomeBig data represents an untapped gold mine of supply chain information that when leveraged well can help supply chains predict and prevent problems.Previous PagePage 3 of 4Next Page
