2016 Provider Pros to Know Questionnaire

October 16, 2015

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Consumer Trends Impact Food Supply Chain Visibility

Trends like increasing grocery e-commerce and reliance on micro-fulfillment centers are changing the food supply chain and the logistics behind supply chain visibility.

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L.I.N.K. | Micro-Fulfillment Changes the Face of Warehousing

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with Rueben Scriven, senior analyst at Interact Analysis, to discuss micro-fulfillment and how it has disrupted the market.

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What is Micro-Fulfillment?

E-commerce pushes micro-fulfillment to a must have in retail. But what is the main difference between that and traditional warehousing?

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L.I.N.K. Educate -- Professional Safety is Key in Today's Workplace

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel dives into how technology affects safety in the supply chain now that technology has taken over, with Will Eadie, CRO at WorkJam.

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How to Use WiFi Automation to Get the Most from Edge Platforms

Look to WiFi automation platforms for proactive, future-proofed insights that support improved operational efficiency across the board.

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L.I.N.K. Educate -- Developing a Workforce in the Supply Chain

Editor-in-chief Marina Mayer sits down with experts in supply chain education to discuss workforce development in the industry in the latest podcast episode.

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Electric Vehicle Competition Integrates into the Supply Chain

Where will sourcing and procurement for electric vehicles live now that the sector is on track to disrupt the auto industry?

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Freight Technology: How Emerging Tech is Reshaping the Logistics Industry

Whatever the next crisis is, companies are more likely to survive (and even flourish) if they are willing to reinforce their supply chains with technology and leave the pen and paper behind.

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L.I.N.K. Educate -- What Are the Benefits of LinkedIn Learning?

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss upskilling, reskilling and hiring in the supply chain, and the benefits of LinkedIn Learning with supply chain veteran Daniel Stanton.

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An Update on the Vaccine Supply Chain

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel is the next SDCE editor to get vaccinated and gives an update on where the United States is in the vaccine rollout and its supply chain.

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COVID-19, One Year Later: Key Takeaways on the Pandemic’s Effect on Supply and Demand

One year in, the following are key pandemic-induced trends that will continue to influence supply chain decision-making in the long term.

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Pros to Know: Transportation Industry Moves Forward with Ken Adamo, DAT Freight & Analytics

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez discusses how the transportation industry is moving forward with data and analytics with Ken Adamo, DAT Freight & Analytics.

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Pros to Know: Being a Thought Leader with Patricia Moser, i3 Advantage

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez sits back down with Pros to Know winner Patricia Moser of i3 Advantage to discuss what it takes to be a pioneer and a thought leader in procurement and the global supply chain.

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How to Make Reshoring Suppliers a Reality

Reshoring is an opportunity for future-minded organizations to expand their horizons when it comes to supplier relationships.

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One Common Supply Chain Thread for All Organizations

Just because a company is surviving the pandemic doesn’t mean that it is doing things the right way.

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What Does Wellness Mean During a Pandemic?

Increased interest in wellness coupled with a focus on the vaccine rollout makes for an interesting year for the pharmaceutical chain.

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L.I.N.K. | Spirit Hub Founder, CEO Answers Alcohol E-Commerce Questions

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel asks the CEO of Spirit Hub questions pertaining to online sales of alcohol and how it works.

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The Future of Green Procurement and its Role in Sustainability Initiatives

Green procurement plays an essential role in driving sustainability, and is often the missing link between stakeholders, suppliers and commercial teams.

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Women in Supply Chain Show What They're Made Of: Megan Smith of Symbia Logistics

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Women in Supply Chain winner Megan Smith, CEO of Symbia Logistics to discuss what it's like to be a young women in the industry and how to effectively implement change in the workplace.

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Could AI Be the Key to Successful Supply Chains?

If they haven’t done so already, organizations should plan now how they will use these new technologies and the power of data to unlock potential opportunities and value, while addressing the supply chain challenges facing the world today.

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Retailers May Have Leeway with Consumers this Holiday Season: Report

The fourth annual holiday survey from Convey shows consumers are planning to shop earlier and give retailers extra time to deliver packages in exchange for free shipping, timing transparency and flexible fulfillment.

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Fewer Companies Are Taking Steps to Mitigate Cyber Threats Despite Increased Concern

The 2020 Travelers Risk Index found that fewer companies than last year have taken steps to mitigate cyber risks, even though the level of concern about these threats has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Discover How Automation & Robotics Change the Way Consumers Shop

In the next SCN Summit, scheduled for Sept. 29, discover how consumer trends continue to transform the retail landscape.

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L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Robotics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss robotics in the supply chain and what impacts they may have on the industry.

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Pros to Know: Where are They Now – Jill Gardner of DNV GL

Supply & Demand Chain Executive revisits former Pros to Know winners to see what they're up to, how their career has progressed and what's in store for the future.

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Metric of the Month: Spend Your Time Wisely in Sourcing to Build a Strong Supply Chain

COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of suppliers to the success of the entire supply chain.

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L.I.N.K. Educate – Finding a New Career Path in the Supply Chain

Mackenna Moralez speaks with Rachel Bonnel, now a supply chain management intern for Broan-Nutone, on what it’s like to start a new career at such a young age and how pursuing her education helps her better prepare for the future.