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Allianz Trade Study Finds 8 Out of 10 Companies Feel Confident About Exports
According to an Allianz Trade survey, eight out of 10 exporters feel confident about exports, despite all of the challenges overseas. However non-payment risk is still top of mind, and 53% of companies are considering relocating supply chains.
Emerging Technologies
Supplyframe Finds Growth Opportunities for the Electronics Industry
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Pros to Know: ALOM's Rich Watson Talks Supplier Nearsourcing Initiative
Manufacturing
ServiceNow Delivers More Efficient Operations for Manufacturing Industry
Fleet Management
GEP Study Shows Global Supply Chains Operating at Close to Full Capacity
Emerging Technologies
Why 5G Fixed Wireless Access is the Secret to Unlocking Industry 4.0
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Automation
The Resurgence of RFID: Alexis Asks
As technology continues to evolve, RFID is poised to develop into a synonymous player in the game of inventory management.
Mentorship Programs
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain
June 4, 2024
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Register now to hear from experts from McKinsey Co., FTR Transportation Intelligence, NetStock and Trailer Bridge talk all things transportation, company culture, Generative AI and more.
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Supply Chain Education
Next Generation Workers: The Future of Supply Chain Careers
For the Gen Zers diving into supply chain careers: look for opportunities at all types of companies.
Mentorship Programs
Pros to Know: ALOM's Hannah Kain Blazes Path for Women in Supply Chain
Hannah Kain, president and CEO of ALOM, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Manufacturing
The Generations Set to Close Manufacturing’s Talent Gap are Fast Arriving
The next generation of manufacturing workers have a lot to look forward to as the industry retakes its place as an impactful, established and proud economic driver in the eyes of the nation.
Sanitization
Business Leaders Align New Strategies to Offset Risk
Business leaders across various sectors share positive outlooks, believing that their businesses are strong and that American competitiveness can be fortified through local investment, cross-sector cooperation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.
Manufacturing
Ulta Beauty's Jennifer Kobus Keynote Speaker for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum
Jennifer Kobus, SVP, supply chain planning and operations for Ulta Beauty, will serve as Keynote Speaker for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum.
Software Solutions
Cyberattacks, Labor Shortages, Oil Prices Top Threats to Supply Chains
According to the new Board 2024 Global Planning Survey, 73% of decision-makers are taking planning more seriously, with the Ukraine War, cost-of-living crisis, and ongoing supply chain disruptions acting as key catalysts.
Sponsored
Flash is your go-to partner for service supply chain solutions
Flash specializes in helping OEMs meet customer SLAs. Whatever the scenario, Flash is prepared and equipped to successfully deliver your spare parts.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Industry Optimism on the Rise: Survey
The latest Sikich Industry Pulse found that manufacturing executives rated their optimism an average of 7.07 on a scale of one to 10 – the highest rating since June 2021.
Manufacturing
Enhancing Digital Transformation with Edge Computing within Industrial Manufacturing Environments
As the needs of industrial organizations grow more complex, edge computing has emerged as a clear solution to moving on from aging systems, without causing disruption to operations.
Fleet Management
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Underscores Critical Importance of Modernizing Interstate Highways
From 2022-2050, freight moved annually in the United States by trucks is expected to increase 93% in value (inflation-adjusted dollars) and 47% by weight. U.S. business logistics costs reached $2.3 trillion in 2022, representing 9.1% of U.S. GDP.
Procurement Software
Supplyframe Commodity IQ Reveals Mixed Market
Supplyframe finds that the electronics supply chain continues to face semiconductor demand doldrums and elevated inventories, which will linger into the second half of 2024.
Carbon Footprint
Manufacturing Sector Leads the Charge on EV and Hybrid Adoption
According to a recent Samsara report, 99% of physical operations leaders have already implemented or plan to implement a sustainability program, while 85% have said that increasing the sustainability of their operations is a high or critical priority.
Manufacturing
SAP Unveils AI-Driven Supply Chain Innovations to Transform Manufacturing
SAP SE announces AI advancements in its supply chain solutions that will unleash a transformative wave of productivity, efficiency and precision in manufacturing.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments
Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.
Manufacturing
Semiconductor Supply Chain Dynamics: Navigating Complexity and Change
As the market continuously changes over the course of the next few years, it will be more important than ever for suppliers to be embedded in the events that will impact them not only in the U.S. but globally in terms of geopolitical conflict.
Carbon Footprint
Alexis Asks: Redefining the Carbon Footprint
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Earth Day is around the corner and acts as a catalyst for change, teeing up sustainability for the coming year.
Supply Chain Visibility
Pros to Know: PorterLogic's Anya Skomorokhova Talks Go-to-Market Strategy
Anya Skomorokhova , co-founder and COO of PorterLogic, was named one of our Rising Stars award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Trucking
Global Trade Activity Indicates Rebound in Demand for Manufactured Goods
New data from Tradeshift's Q1 Index of Global Trade Health paints an encouraging picture for global trade, with robust growth observed in China and the United States, alongside indications of a rebound in global demand for manufactured goods.
Sponsored
Flash is your go-to partner for service supply chain solutions
Flash specializes in helping OEMs meet customer SLAs. Whatever the scenario, Flash is prepared and equipped to successfully deliver your spare parts.
AI/AR
AI to Help Optimize Inventory
Peak launched a performance guarantee for inventory availability, enabling businesses to forecast, order, and balance optimal stock levels across a network.
Manufacturing
Top 5 Tips for Businesses to Meet Sales Tax Obligations More Efficiently
Automated sales and use tax solutions can ensure precision, while also streamlining reporting capabilities and reducing audit risk.
Manufacturing
Global Manufacturers Using Inventory Surpluses; Item Shortages Remain Lowest in 4 Years
Underlying data shows global manufacturers are using up inventory surpluses, some of which were accumulated because of Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions, and cutting back on stockpiling activity.
Automation
Panasonic Connect Highlights New Automated Manufacturing Solution
Panasonic Connect North America introduces new NPM-GH Pick-and-Place machine. The robotic surface-mount technology is the latest addition to Panasonic Connect’s autonomous factory lineup.
Software Solutions
Implementing PLI Proves Vital in Sustainable Product Design
A Makersite study reveals over half of organizations’ sustainability efforts are driven by regulations despite the benefits from adopting more sustainable product lifecycle intelligence (PLI).
Fleet Management
Global Business Optimism Continues to Climb, Indicating Sustained Confidence
The latest quarterly report from Dun & Bradstreet highlights a sustained positive trend in the global business outlook, with the Global Business Optimism Index rising 5.4% quarter over quarter.
Mentorship Programs
Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum
Registration is open for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.
Manufacturing
Supply Chain Lessons from the Boeing 737 Inspection Crisis
By adopting the right technology, manufacturers can mitigate the risk of defects and close gaps while not raising costs in this highly turbulent period in supply chains.
Automation
Why Manufacturers’ Warehouses Must Prioritize Visibility
Adopting and leveraging technology solutions that drive supply chain visibility offers manufacturers a way to steer through turbulent times and succeed in the months and years ahead.
Project Management Software
Nominations Open for 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects Award
This award profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain. Submissions close March 29.
Manufacturing
Study Finds 94% of Manufacturers Expect to Maintain or Expand Their Workforce
This year’s State of Smart Manufacturing Report reveals a focus on harnessing new and emerging technologies to build resiliency, improve quality, maximize workforce potential and drive sustainable growth.