Mon.May 02, 2022

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The impact of the European energy crisis on supply chains

All Things Supply Chain

The topic of energy has been widely discussed since the climate crisis began, and now, energy is experiencing a crisis of its own, due to the current events happening in…

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Minimizing Retail Supply Chain Frustrations With a Strong Data Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains are a bit like utilities: nobody notices them until problems arise. And here’s no escaping notice these days.

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The top 5 benefits of spend analysis

Fraxion

The concept of spend analysis has been around for decades, although awareness of it has been limited. With procurement evolving into a strategic function, more businesses are realizing the benefits of spend analysis in maximizing value and savings from their indirect spend.

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An American Toymaker Doubles Down on Sourcing in China During the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

A least one U.S. consumer-products manufacturer has no intention of giving up on China anytime soon. .

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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The top 5 benefits of spend analytics software

Fraxion

The concept of spend analysis has been around for decades, although awareness around it has been limited. With procurement evolving into a strategic function, spend analysis is gaining momentum as more businesses realize the benefits of maximizing value from their indirect spend. However, conducting it is a complex undertaking without the business intelligence that spend analytics software affords.

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Automated Ports See West Coast Dockworkers Clock More Hours

Supply Chain Brain

Employers at West Coast ports at the center of the U.S. supply chain crisis released a study extolling the benefits of automation a week before the start of labor talks where the issue is set to feature.

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Watch: The 9th Annual Supply Chain Innovation Report From MHI

Supply Chain Brain

Nine areas are surveyed in the MHI report on supply chain technologies, says Thomas Boykin, specialist leader in Deloitte's supply chain operations practice.