Pros to Know: How Supply Chain Pros Move the Needle in Supply Chain

Discover how this year’s list of Pros to Know winners work to move the needle in supply chain with regards to safety, sustainability, workforce development, innovation and more.

July 4, 2023

Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s editor-in-chief Marina Mayer talks about how this year’s list of Pros to Know winners work to move the needle in supply chain with regards to safety, sustainability, workforce development, innovation and more.

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Supply Chain Network Revamps Top Software & Tech Award: Submissions Close Sept. 22

NEW THIS YEAR: This award is now a new product award, honoring new-to-market software and technology solutions in both Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive audiences. Submissions close Sept. 22.

The 2022 Women in Supply Chain winners in attendance at last year's Women in Supply Chain Forum.

#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics

The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Opens Registration

Registration is open for SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain, the premier virtual event aimed at educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.

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Cyberattacks Against Critical Infrastructure on the Rise: Study

OT/ICS cybersecurity incidents in the last three years have already exceeded the total number reported between 1991-2000.

Women in Supply Chain: What They're Doing Matters to the Future of Supply Chains

This year's award took in over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for this award. This is because what these winners are doing matters to the future of supply chains.

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7 Ways to Find E-commerce Shipping Solutions

Organizing an efficient shipping process is a truly complicated task, as you need to consider too many factors. Here are some options to help find the right shipping solutions.

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Procurement is Changing for the Better

While procurement has an important responsibility to be a good steward of an organization’s financial resources, a greater focus on resiliency and continuity of supply is vital.

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Corporate Investments in Supplier Diversity Remain Strong: Study

66% of those surveyed cited supply chain competitiveness (cost savings, risk reduction, innovation, etc.) as a primary driver for their supplier diversity program.

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Small Business Owners Experience Difficulty Accessing Capital

As interest rates rise and banks continue to tighten lending standards, America’s small business owners are struggling to access capital needed to operate and grow.

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Intellinum Develops AI-Enabled Solution for Supply Chain Execution

Flexi AI is an AI-enabled solution designed to enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness by leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, real-time data analytics, automation and Internet of Things (IoT) integration.

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Staff Shortages Cause Rise in Backlogs; Procurement Managers Remain Cautious: Study

Increasing oil prices push up transportation costs to their highest since February. Global transportation costs also rose to their highest level since February.

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Online Prices Fall to 40-Month Low: Study

On a month-to-month basis, six of the 18 categories in the DPI saw prices fall.

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Advancing Manufacturing Education: It’s More Important Now Than Ever

If we bring baseline training and education opportunities to younger workers, they can take that knowledge and spin it into something that will continue to drive the industry forward, keeping processes fresh and challenging the status quo.

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Transform Returns into Revenue with Reverse Logistics

By implementing robust reverse-logistics processes, eCommerce service providers can demonstrate their commitment to regulatory compliance related to environmental and consumer protections regulations.

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With a Stream of Shady Goods, Russia Can Keep Its Head Above Sanctions

Private innovation using smart data and analytics has now reached a critical point of value for the public sector and private innovation technology can digitally inspect 100% of customs.

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Businesses Forced to Sacrifice Sustainability and Labor Standards to Counter Inflation

As a result of higher inflation and rising costs, organizations have been hampered in their efforts to improve supply chain sustainability (64%) and labor standards (63%), according to research from Ivalua.

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Global Economy Expected to Grow: Dun & Bradstreet Study

The global economy is expected to grow, though slower than it did last quarter, due to the decline in advanced economies in contrast with the growth in emerging economies.

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Alexis Asks: A Revolution in Trade Compliance Regulations

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. How are the CTPAT Trade Compliance program and UFLPA creating stronger supply chains? Here's what you need to know.

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Concrete Strategies for Enterprises to Hit Supply Chain Sustainability Goals

By making sustainability improvements such as reducing waste and improving energy efficiency, companies can lower operational expenses and enhance their bottom line.

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Integrating Fintech with Procurement Technology to Optimize Spend

Company leaders need to do their homework on the solutions in the market, focus on the data and metrics utilized within the platform, push for human involvement behind the tool and frequently engage internally.

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Consumers Opt for Slower Shipping if Free: Study

While 52% of respondents show no supply chain concerns, 60% of consumers still worry about product availability for this year.

Demystifying Supplier Intelligence Data

A quick start-up guide to data-backed decision-making for supply chain leaders.

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She-cession No More: Empowering Women in Cannabis Manufacturing and Supply Chain

As women return to the workforce after the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a rare opportunity to evaluate our workspaces and ensure they are accessible to people of all genders.

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5 Ways Logistics Organizations Can Optimize Contracting

A business can only move at the speed of its contracts, so a robust contracting function is essential for supply chain and logistics companies to operate smoothly.

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Manufacturing Industry Struggles to Fill Labor Gaps Despite Positive Outlook in Production Capacity

Healthy growth in demand for manufactured goods and services, as well as year-over-year increases in production capacity, revenue and shift work, highlight a positive outlook for the U.S. manufacturing sector in the second half of 2023.

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Electronics Component Buyers Hold Greatest Negotiation Power

The electronics supply chain will remain a buyers’ market into 2024. Here's why.

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Sample-Size Fintech: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

The "pay before you play" model offers a mutually beneficial configuration that makes fintech solutions more approachable to a broader range of users. Here's how.