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Over three quarters of executives predict an increased focus on supply chain sustainability in the next three years
Over three quarters of supply chain executives and operations managers predict their firms will increase their focus on sustainability over the next three years, according to a survey. The poll, conducted by PwC and the APICS Foundation and titled “Sustainable Supply Chains: […]
Security & Supply Chain: Data Analytics to Detect Supply Chain Fraud & Waste
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Most businesses are at risk of supply chain fraud, primarily financial fraud perpetrated by vendors and subcontractors. Furthermore, most of thee businesses lack the tools required to detect and prevent it. Deloitte […]
New report highlights the major supply chain issues facing retailers today
A new report confirms that the top business challenge facing retailers is unpredictable consumer demand. As consumers gain power, not only do they start shopping in more complex ways, but they expect retailers to be able to fulfill their increasingly […]
New Program Shines the Spotlight on Supply Chain’s “Rising Stars”
ThomasNet® and Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) have launched an new initiative to honor supply chain’s young “rock stars.” The “30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars” Recognition program will spotlight thirty professionals who are thirty or younger, and are […]
Recent industry panels explored the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics’ impact on business and the supply chain workforce
The U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics was discussed during the recent Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) Conference and National Logistics & Distribution Conference (NLDC). The U.S. Roadmap consists of a report and action plan that will increase productivity, reduce costs, […]
Target provides a cautionary tale on the importance of supply chain data
Inconsistency in their supply chain data appears to be a big reason behind Target’s recent trouble with their Canadian supply chain. Instead of a slow rollout, the retailer underwent a rapid, coast-to-coast launch of 124 stores last year. This rapid […]