2017 SDCE Global Enabled Supply and Demand Chain Map

October 14, 2016

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Pros to Know: Creating Best-in-Class Solutions for Your Supply Chain with Owen Smith, Omnitracs

Mackenna Moralez sits down with Owen Smith, vice president of sales - new business, Omnitracs to discuss what it takes to develop best-in-class solutions for supply chains and how he helped clients adjust to changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Colonial Pipeline, Semiconductor Shortage and Last-Mile Logistics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna recap top news items of the week.

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4 Ways to Align Automation and Analytics

It’s possible to match up analytics and automation to the maturity of your business, and adding the right pieces at the right time creates a virtuous cycle.

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L.I.N.K. Educate -- FANUC Says Technology Growth Opens Upskilling Opportunities

FANUC executive director explains why the growth of technology requires more upskilling in the supply chain space.

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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.

As sustainability goals continue to trend in 2020 and beyond, companies and suppliers need to focus on practical, incremental green improvements.

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.

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

Here's how Supply & Demand Chain Executive celebrates 20 years of business, with a look ahead of what's to come.

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New Report Predicts Coming Transformation Age for Supply Chains as COVID-19 Accelerates Adoption of Digital and Automated Solutions

These tools are as wide ranging as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, robotics, edge computing and drones, and are expected to shift early-stage promises to step-change value propositions.

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Pivoting from Foodservice Distribution to Direct to Consumer

Marina Mayer sits down with Lowell Randel, vice president of government and legal affairs for the Global Cold Chain Association, to shed some light on how foodservice disributors and manufacturers are pivoting to a direct-to-consumer model

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COVID-19 is Changing Tech Contracting, Sort of, But Not Really

Regardless of the reason for renewed attention, now is as good a time as any for a check up on your contracting procedures to make sure you are asking the right questions, evaluating vendors and being mindful of contractual limitations.

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Canada and Mexico May be Exempt from U.S. Tariffs

The White House said that some countries may be exempt from US plans to impose tariffs on metal imports.

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2017 Global Supply Chain Intelligence Review

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Creating a Driver Safety Culture

Several important practices can help companies create a better safety culture, saving money, reducing risk and legal vulnerability, and keeping employees and communities safe.

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Finding the Right Technology to Provide Visibility in Product Design

What executives should look for when researching technologies that provide a complete view of their value chain and close the loop between product development and product performance.