Like many of us, Azuka Okeke once thought supply chain was boring–until it became clear what a profound impact it had on everything from public health to global problem solving. Now, as CEO of the Africa Resource Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management, she’s working to encourage local manufacturing in Nigeria as a key component for…
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Dial P Updated Classic: The Baby Formula Crisis
Some of the stories Dial P covers during the year are so big, impactful, and educational, that they warrant revisiting long after they have faded from the headlines…
Supply Chain Now Gives Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving! In this special holiday episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts and other members of the Supply Chain Now team share what they are thankful for this year…
Dial P for Procurement Crossover: Winter is Coming- Trouble in the Energy Supply Chain
Energy costs are surging, partially because of a lack of supply and partially about the constraints placed on the movement of existing supplies. The Northeastern United States is in a particularly…
3 Secret Freight Auditing Strategies to Cut Costs
The average cost to process a freight invoice is $14. Given the level of complexity this documentation often includes, many likely cost much more than that. It also takes…
Supply Chain Now Classic: When Mentoring Comes Full Circle- Supply Chain Leader and Legend, Tandreia Bellamy
In this classic episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott and Greg welcome supply chain leader and legend Tandreia Bellamy back to the podcast…
The Supply Chain Buzz for November 14th Sponsored by 6 River Systems
With so many global forces affecting the supply chain, which do you focus on first? Reshoring: the way of the future or a path to new problems? And is it time for all of us to dump the internal…
Winter is Coming: Trouble in the Energy Supply Chain
Energy costs are surging, partially because of a lack of supply and partially about the constraints placed on the movement of existing supplies. The Northeastern United States is in a particularly…
The Four Essential Components of Effective Supply Chain Planning
Supply chain planning is a challenge under the best of circumstances. Data management issues, legacy technology, complex supply chains, and a lack of integration and collaboration tools…
Start Here for S&OP Success
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) consistently ranks as one of the top three priorities for management teams. A strong, repeatable S&OP process designed to accelerate and improve…
How to Strengthen Supplier Relationships and Speed Time to Value with GPOs
They say the proof is in the pudding, so if you want to understand the value of a group purchasing organization (GPO), look no further than the successful partnership between…
Why Having a Great Relationship with your Forwarder Pays Dividends
Moving freight across international borders has not been an easy task over the past few years. With chaos surrounding supply chains, cultivating a close relationship with your…