Tesla foregoes prototypes in race to develop Model 3

The decision to skip a stage of the manufacturing process is a gamble with industry norms that could prove game-changing and costly at once.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 25, 2017

Supply chain visibility needs clear definitions, leadership to succeed

Aligning various departments to walk in lock-step may prove impossible without top-down guidance and clear objectives.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 24, 2017

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Report: Manufacturing leaders push to recruit and retain women

The industry is having a tough time finding skilled workers. Could initiatives to develop female workers help narrow the gap?

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 21, 2017

Supply chain certifications: What's the difference?

Professional development opportunities abound, so choose the one that's the best fit for your ambitions.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 20, 2017

Trump targets federal procurement with 'Buy American' order

The executive order requires federal projects be completed with domestically sourced products and labor, which could have a multiplier effect along supply chains.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 20, 2017

The professional development paradox

"I worry [supply chain professionals] are far too tuned into the day-to-day activities of their jobs and losing sight of the big picture," writes Rich Weissman.

By Rich Weissman • April 19, 2017

Survey: Manager salaries drop within the supply chain

Career advancement and job satisfaction are crucial in pairing with salary bands for managers and directors. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 19, 2017

The supply chain curriculum: How universities are preparing the next generation of leaders

More than other college programs, industry and academics go hand-in-hand with supply chain.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 18, 2017

Procurement must go digital to keep up with the pack

Just because procurement is a relationship business does not mean the department is free of waste.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 18, 2017

Apple and Qualcomm fight escalates over intellectual property, pricing

Meanwhile, missing licensing payments and rebates leave investors in the dark over the companies' outlooks. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 18, 2017

Has supply chain growth outpaced the talent it requires?

Globalization and Big Data have changed the way supply chain pros do their jobs, and the skills needed to succeed in them.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 17, 2017

Quality supplier partnerships benefit from goal-setting, growth plans

Companies would do well to work with or reward suppliers for their role in securing business growth.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 17, 2017

Survey: Shippers unhappy with carrier customer service, financial stability

Relations between shippers and carriers are more fraught with distrust than a lack of transparency.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 12, 2017

What are procurement managers worth to the US labor market?

An interactive map by Procurify shows procurement manager salaries vary widely, and unpredictably, by location.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 12, 2017

IBM seeks to speed medical supply chain payments with blockchain tech

Month-long delays in the industry's procurement processes lead to solvency issues for drug retailers and hospitals in China, but IBM believes blockchain could help.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 12, 2017

Do supplier audits work to help or overburden partners?

Ethical sourcing policies can become ineffective and costly when supplier needs are not taken into account, yet coordinating standards is tougher than it sounds.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 11, 2017

Target initiates new forest products sourcing policy

The step is part of a continued effort for the company, which began last fall.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 6, 2017

GE unveils 'Brilliant Learning' to train 150,000 global supply chain workers

The DOL estimated that there were two unemployed workers for every open manufacturing position between 2015 and 2016. Programs like this aim to close that gap.

By Tess Taylor • April 5, 2017

Poison Apple delivered to Imagination Technologies

The tech giant may soon replace its suppliers' product with an in-house version, leaving the smaller company without 40% of its annual revenue.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 5, 2017

Supply chain leaders commit to empower women-owned suppliers

Wal-Mart, Coca Cola and eight other companies will track the number of women-owned businesses they source from in the hopes of encouraging greater diversity.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 5, 2017

Amazon wants food manufacturers to bypass brick-and-mortar stores

The e-commerce giant will host a meeting in May to persuade companies to focus more on DTC and less on shelf sales.

By Jeff Wells • April 4, 2017

Wal-Mart turns to suppliers for price reductions

When supply chain costs are targeted, suppliers are often the first recourse — but should that always be the case?

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 4, 2017

Aviation earns a D, as infrastructure lags behind technology, per ASCE

Although new technology drives the aviation industry, antiquated systems keep standards low. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 31, 2017

Teamsters union desires greater voice in supply chain work force

Worker misclassification is a touch point for the union to gain more influence within the supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 30, 2017

Road repair needs have massive ripple effect across society, per ASCE report

Roads receive a D grade in ASCE's latest Infrastructure Report, barely passing muster.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 30, 2017