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Discover why SCN Summit is the premier virtual event educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.
Sourcing/Procurement
Study Reveals Global Supply Chain Activity Rises as Recovery Builds Momentum
Sourcing/Procurement
Biden Looks to Strengthen US Procurement
Sourcing/Procurement
A Focus on Perfect Condition Rate Helps Drive Quality
Sourcing/Procurement
The Gaps COVID-19 Revealed in Supply Chain Management
Sourcing/Procurement
Supply Chains and the Government’s Blind Spot
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Transportation
Southern Glazers Reveals How COVID-19 Impacts Spirit Distribution
One of the biggest importers into the United States Southern Glazer discusses the intricacies of alcohol distribution with associate editor Brielle Jaekel.
Transportation
Unboxing the Last Mile: SDCE Editors Unbox and Analyze Last-Mile Processes
Associate editor Brielle and assistant editor Mackenna shop online and analyze the ordering, delivery and packaging process in the second edition of Unboxing the Last Mile.
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Warehousing
The ‘Smart’ Warehouse, Where Everything is in its Place
Inventory management is the root of efficiency throughout your operation, and by prioritizing it across processes, you’ll find that errors will drop while productivity and revenue begin to rise.
Sourcing/Procurement
Study Unveils CPOs’ Agenda for 2021
Research reveals 41% of survey respondents expect business conditions will stabilize by Q2 2021, but 36% believe it will take longer.
Risk/Compliance
Study Details How Supply Chains Emerge from Global Crisis
Research also revealed that revealed that the global crisis has dramatically changed attitudes to risk.
Software & Technology
Walmart Creates New Fintech Startup
The new company will partner with Ribbit Capital, bringing together Walmart’s retail knowledge and scale with Ribbit’s fintech expertise to deliver tech-driven financial experiences specifically tailored to customers and associates.
Warehousing
Research Discovers Global Retail Buying Decisions
The goal is to capture buyers’ experience with buy-online/pickup-in-store (BOPIS), their anticipated shopping behaviors post-pandemic, the role easy returns play in buying decisions and the importance of operating socially responsible fulfillment centers.
Sourcing/Procurement
Go Paperless with Electronic Invoicing
The impact of paper invoicing is severe and far reaching. Here's why.
Sourcing/Procurement
Prompting a Digital Workforce with Electronic Purchase-to-Pay Solutions
If you’re still receiving paper invoices by mail or getting a PDF invoice by email, printing it out and then re-entering the information by hand, there’s a better way to improve your processes and help reduce your carbon footprint.
Sourcing/Procurement
Middle Market Companies Will Pivot to New Potential in 2021
While financial forecasts vary, industries like technology, life sciences and healthcare that helped to power business continuity and advance COVID-19 care are particularly optimistic for growth in 2021.
Transportation
Top 10 Supply Chain Trends in 2021
Whether it’s spoilage, delivery timetables, quality control or cyberattacks, successful supply chains can only support patients and customers if they are resilient.
Sourcing/Procurement
4 Key Drivers of 2021
While the biggest issue for 2021 remains the rollout of a viable vaccine, the manufacturing industry is looking to re-invent itself in preparation for the remainder of the twenties.
Sourcing/Procurement
2021: The Year of the Healthcare Supply Chain’s Digital Transformation
Here are five predictions for how the healthcare supply chain will continue to modernize and drive the industry’s digital transformation.
Software & Technology
Companies Still Struggle to Digitize Invoice Processing
Survey results indicate that companies are slow to change when it comes to digitally transforming invoice processing and other financial documents.
Software & Technology
L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Give Their 2021 Predictions
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna reunite for the first episode of L.I.N.K. Live in 2021 and give their new year predictions.
Software & Technology
Protos Security Acquires Mulligan Security
By continuing to invest in its management team, technology and service capabilities, Protos is more aggressively positioned in the security marketplace.
Warehousing
How On-Demand Manufacturing Can Limit Supply Chain Disruptions
On-demand manufacturing makes it possible to manufacture goods only when needed and in the quantities required.
Sourcing/Procurement
3 Key Trends for OEMs in COVID-19 and the Holidays
Here are three things to help navigate the holiday season and strike the perfect balance between appealing to consumers and long-term financial security.
Sustainability
A Long-Term View on the Post-Pandemic Supply Chain
The critical precursor to tackling all the challenges facing supply chain managers will involve managing key tradeoffs, including striking a balance between security and costs so that your supply chain can withstand more frequent disruptions.
Sourcing/Procurement
5 Transformative E-Commerce Trends for 2021
Facing an uncertain market, every seller should be in a state of digital transformation and creating multiple contingency plans, informed by the lessons learnt this year.
Software & Technology
Why Vaccine Delivery May Need to Lean Heavily on Technology
Modern digital solutions will not only help to reduce the impact of the “unexpected,” but also will lay the groundwork for more seamless distribution and delivery vaccines.
Sourcing/Procurement
Procurement’s Next Evolution: The One We’ve All Been Waiting For
Procurement and supply chain professionals are in a prime position to leverage technology and automation to increase agility, think bigger and act even more strategically to guide their organizations through whatever comes next.
Sourcing/Procurement
How Contracts Help Build Resiliency in the Face of Unexpected Supply Chain Interruptions
By carefully analyzing force majeure clauses, building resiliency in other parts of contracts and streamlining the overall contracts process, companies can better navigate the remainder of the pandemic.
Sourcing/Procurement
Procurement Predictions for 2021 and Beyond
We need to be nimble change managers who are calm under pressure and ready to help lead our companies to mitigate the risks of a progressively uncertain world.
Sourcing/Procurement
Consider Environmental Factors in Sourcing Decisions
To survive and thrive, leading companies are thinking more broadly by considering strategic factors in sourcing decisions and continuing to invest in deeper supplier relationships.
Sourcing/Procurement
COVID-19 Exposes the Need to Bridge T&E with Other Business Spend Management Practices
To effectively control overall corporate spend and achieve tighter control over the supply chain, travel procurement needs to be unified with a company’s overall business spend.
Sourcing/Procurement
COVID-19 Vaccines, an Urgent Global Need and a Supply Chain Challenge
Urgent and worldwide demand for vaccination creates an immense logistics challenge. Distributors and healthcare providers will need to navigate the vaccine cold chain.
Sourcing/Procurement
L.I.N.K. | SDCE Editors Talk Sourcing, Procurement & Offshoring Amid a Pandemic
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna interview with John Scannapieco, chair of Baker Donelson’s global business team, to discuss how corporations have been rethinking their supply chains since the start of the trade war.
Warehousing
Resilience is Key to Surviving Increased Online Demand this Peak Season
Increased online demand generated through large-scale promotions can be daunting at the best of times, but without careful planning, this surge towards e-commerce can and will present a logistical nightmare for brands.
Sourcing/Procurement
The Rise of the External Manufacturer
Delegating manufacturing to an outside source allows companies to hedge their bets on innovative new products by shifting their spend on marketing rather than hard assets.
Sourcing/Procurement
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.
Sourcing/Procurement
Michigan State University, Maine Pointe Study Says Pandemic Illuminated Weaknesses in Aviation, Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain
According to the white paper, pressure seen in both the commercial and defense aviation sectors is the result of a long-standing cost-down model, with the pandemic bringing out weaknesses that have been present for decades.