Supply chain leaders: 4 lessons for shaping the industry's future

Presentations at this year's APICS and CSCMP conferences revolved around talent, mentorship, big data and identifying metrics.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 4, 2016

What happens if the supplier goes bankrupt?

With 25% of respondents affected by suppliers' fiscal failures, demanding basic financial reports is a good idea.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2016

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Microsoft fights talent shortage through fresh-hire training

The company believes showing employees it is willing to invest in them can help retention.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2016

How Flex used software to increase agility and reduce risk

Flex chose to develop software capable of real-time disruption alerts, using data from solutions provider Elementum.

By Edwin Lopez , Geri Spieler • Sept. 28, 2016

Ford, Hunt, McLean named to inaugural Supply Chain Hall of Fame at CSCMP 2016

Each symbolizes an integral part of the supply chain; assembly, packaging and transportation.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 28, 2016

SAP CEO: Supply chain 'winners' are dreamers, good people

Attendants at APICS 2016 received tips from the SAP CEO, here's a few of them.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 26, 2016

Report: Reduce lifecycle costs through increased collaboration

Implementing Product Lifecycle Technology can help companies with a set list of suppliers reduce costs through increased visibiility and communication features.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016

Facing worker shortage, IN manufacturers get creative

Subaru and Vincennes University offer high job prospects for select graduates.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016

Tesla, supplier dispute responsibility for autopilot tragedy

Supplier-client relationships are not typically trumpeted in headlines, but when they are it's usually bad news for supply managers.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 21, 2016

Survey: SMEs worry about funding, not trade politics

As 76% of SMEs rely on cash to fund their operations, business relations with these companies can improve by offering accelerated payment options.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 18, 2016

XPO warehouse workers seek union representation

Whether caused by fears of automation or mismanagement, the move shows the importance of good communication and relationships with employees. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 18, 2016

Can disabled workers increase warehouse productivity?

Walgreens, AMC and Home Depot are among the companies that see disabled workers as an asset to the company.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 15, 2016

Complex Volkswagen supplier relationship takes double hit

The past month has seen two scandals shed light on the dominance of relationships in the automaker's procurement process.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Welspun failed to guarantee quality, so Wal-Mart cut supplier

The cotton maker's debacle shows the importance of transparency and quality controls during the procurement process. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016

Talent shortage looms for supply chain industry

The sector must create an attractive workplace for millennials to help shore up the increasing talent gap. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016

Kroger pushes suppliers to go cage-free by 2025

Consumer preferences are ramping up the pressure on suppliers to adopt an expensive overhaul of their breeding systems. 

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 7, 2016

Survey: Women in leadership can help talent acquisition, retention

A new survey reveals only 5% of participants had women at senior management positions within their supply chain. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 6, 2016

Communication gaps place the supply chain in harm's way

Psychological, informational and organizational barriers are easy to break with the right strategy.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 31, 2016

Shippers rely on market-forces to cut CO2 emissions

In the absence of international regulation, five shippers developed a ranking system to factor carriers' sustainability scores into their procurement process.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 29, 2016

Differences in grocery store recall notifications mean headaches for manufacturers

Manufacturers and retailers must work together to ensure recalls are not prolonged due to miscommunication.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2016

Data reveals 3 in 4 seaborne cargo incidents are preventable

The analysis reveals a need for clear shipping guidelines to properly declare and package goods.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 25, 2016

Nike, Apollo Global Management establish new company to build vertical supply chain

The new company aims to minimize Nike's fulfillment challenges through a vertically-integrated network of suppliers and logistics providers. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 18, 2016

Digital supply chain software enables 99% on-time delivery for Citrix

A Birst-sponsored case study of Citrix reveals the company's implementation of cloud-based software increased productivity and decreased employee workload.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 17, 2016

Hurricane watch: Developing a flood-resilient supply chain

These practices for inland or coastal producers are designed to increase resilience during inclement weather. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2016

Report: Supply-side innovation tops procurement wish list

A June report by Wax Digital suggests procurement is ready to lead company innovation, if the professionals are willing to take the risks. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 11, 2016