Deep Dive: Page 12

Industry insights from our journalists


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    The fight against human trafficking begins with sourcing

    Technology enables managers to identify forced labor deep within their supply chains in order to pursue "procurement with purpose."

    Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 11, 2018
  • How to predict and solve supply chain problems before they happen

    Predictive analytics and machine learning are helping supply chain managers become more savvy and proactive.

    Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 10, 2018
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    4 supply chain predictions for 2018

    Digital transformation will be key this year as companies explore ways to improve efficiency. 

    Craig Guillot • Jan. 8, 2018
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    How to avoid the data junk drawer: 5 Big Data trends for 2018

    This year, with easier access to solutions and real-time data stored on the cloud, Big Data is expected to mature.

    Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 8, 2018
  • 4 ways states will fund infrastructure projects in 2018

    President Donald Trump's soon-to-be-revealed $1 trillion infrastructure plan will likely leave many states funding projects with P3s, bond issues, infrastructure banks and taxes and fees. 

    Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018
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    Strikes, storms and fires disrupted supply chains in 2017

    Some of the top supply chain crises had little to do with the weather.

    Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2017
  • Was 2017 the year of the embattled supplier?

    The customer may be king, but when change comes as quickly as it did in 2017, it can be hard to keep up.

    Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2017
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    How operations made and broke supply chains in 2017

    A truly effective inventory management team can enable logistics and procurement savings, too.

    Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2017
  • The policy shifts that defined supply chains in 2017

    The Trump administration played a big role in shifting value chains, but no rule was more newsworthy than the ELD mandate.

    Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 22, 2017
  • 5 stories show how logistics defined business in 2017

    All components of the supply chain work together to make the last mile more efficient. 

    Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2017
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    Mergers and technology shook the freight industry in 2017

    The merger of three ocean shipping lines dominated coverage of the freight industry.

    Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2017
  • Big Data, blockchain dominated supply chain tech trends this year

    Blockchain and data analytics innovation roared ahead in every aspect of the supply chain.

    Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 22, 2017
  • Logistically Minded: Report says autonomous trucks are 'inexorable'

    Manufacturing is facing a global boom in production and orders.

    Edwin Lopez, Kate Patrick Macri and Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2017
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    Santa's migrating his toy workshop to the cloud

    At the North Pole, the elves were suffering and couldn't keep up with the high volume of orders. Because Santa failed to check the list twice, elves were fulfilling orders from Christmases long past, leading to inefficiency and wasted work.

    Naomi Eide • Dec. 22, 2017
  • Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think

    Cost reduction and a focus on social responsibility are driving sustainability in the supply chain.

    Rich Weissman • Dec. 21, 2017
  • Ice cream: One of many reasons the cold chain is booming

    Managers are playing catch-up as the global cold chain grows rapidly.

    Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 20, 2017
  • Organic food is a big risk for the supply chain

    From false labeling to proper food storage, distributors must be careful to ensure they don't negate an organic certification when food is shipped and handled.

    Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 19, 2017
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    ELD day one: How the mandate is shaking up the industry

    Now that implementation has begun, trucking companies and market analysts weigh in on how the ELD will change daily operations.

    Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 18, 2017
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    The GOP tax bill is law. Here's how it could affect supply chains.

    President Donald Trump signed the tax bill today. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for various U.S industries.

    Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 18, 2017
  • Logistically Minded: Fed raises interest rates

    The Federal Reserve is banking on a strong economy, even if its chairwoman has doubts on the effects of the tax reform.

    Edwin Lopez, Andy Burt and Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 15, 2017
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    Why small businesses are against tariffs on foreign solar suppliers

    Industry leaders say the tariffs will cripple U.S. solar manufacturing and cost at least 80,000 jobs.

    Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 11, 2017
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    Healthcare supply chains are shifting as cost pressures rise

    Rising expenses are threatening the viability of traditional distribution methods, giving way to a wave of shifts as hospitals seek to maintain patient care while spending less.

    Edwin Lopez • Dec. 11, 2017
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    Why hospitals will face greater cost containment efforts in 2018

    Providers will try to rein in costs next year with a renewed focus on labor, purchase services and supply chain.

    Jeff Byers • Dec. 11, 2017
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    How can healthcare supply chains improve? Experts weigh in.

    From supplier relations to distribution to inventory management, healthcare is seen as one of the greatest opportunities for supply chain improvement. Here's why.

    Edwin Lopez • Dec. 11, 2017
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    How hospitals can turn cost-cutting drives into an advantage

    Healthcare may be unique in its patient-centric focus, but the fundamentals of supply chains remain the same regardless of the industry.

    Rich Weissman • Dec. 11, 2017