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…
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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…
Clásico de Supply Chain Now en Español: Líder de Manufactura con un Corazón para Ayudar a los Demás: Una Conversación con Ricardo Maíz
En este clasico episodio de Supply Chain Now en español, el presentador Enrique Alvarez le da la bienvenida al podcast a Ricardo Maiz, presidente de Vitro Architectural Glass. Escuche mientras Ricardo comparte sus antecedentes, una relación en su familia que dio forma a su espíritu emprendedor, el origen de su naturaleza generosa, su trabajo y misión actual, y mucho más. ¡Escucha ahora!
Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks
Seek out a GPO that can help you futureproof your organization, strengthen your supplier relationship management, mitigate your risks, and reach your goals. Doing so can…
Four Ways Retailers Can Win the Holiday Season (And Beyond) with Mike Griswold of Gartner
As we head into the holiday season, retail has plenty to contend with: rising costs, increased employee turnover, somehow managing inventory and more…
How to Navigate Inflation and a Changing Economy
Inflation is the highest it’s been in decades, standing at 8.3% as of August 2022. Sky high prices have plagued the United States economy for months, pinching the…
The Supply Chain Buzz for October 31st with Scott W. Luton and Greg White
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from…
Meeting the Young Professionals and Students of SAPICS
The strength of any profession can be found in the engagement and enthusiasm of its newest recruits – and supply chain is no exception! And with the world adjusting to virtual events…