Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 1, 2025

"Each bee or ant in a colony follows some simple rule" Bartholdi told me in 2007. " Somewhere along the way, Bartholdi got to wondering just whether there were applicable self-organizing concepts for supply chain and logistics systems. "Most companies see a 25-50% gain," Bartholdi told me in 2007.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 25, 2025

And Mike Lyons, who has worked at FedEx Trade Networks, the supply chain management arm, since 2007, will serve as chief specialized services and commercial officer. Eddie Klank, the current vice president for corporate governance, securities and tax law, will serve as chief human resources and legal officer of FedEx Freight.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred. Check out the Procurement KPI Dashboard now!

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Notice two periods of strong growth in manufacturing: 1996-2000 and then 2003 – 2007. Myth 3: Tariffs are good for US Exports Truth : Tariffs Harm US Exports In todays complex global supply chains , a small number of U.S. Chinese furniture per The Wall Street Journal [link] ).

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

Founded in 2007 by Pat Downs and Dan Rodriquez, Express was acquired by T-Rex Prestige Worldwide in 2024 to merge LTL and FTL services and increase technology partnerships. With locations in Cincinnati and Chicago, Express services US, Canada, Mexico and international.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 30, 2025

New Roles and Skills likely to Emerge, Gartner’s Abdil Tunca Says July 30, 2025 Supply Chain Digest Says. Initially, robot management will operate as a distinct role within supply chain. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Any reaction to the this article on robot managemen ? That is huge progress to celebrate!

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 16, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Gartner says that “Over 90% of supply chain logistics functions have started or completed a digital transformation within the past three years, and high-performing functions set the logistics digital technology strategy 48% of the time.” In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 24, 2025

We always start with a check on the US and global economy, as that has such an impact in the end on supply chain practice. What is your reaction of 1H supply chain 2025 in numbers and charts? In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Gilmore Says. What do you say? I have lots more but am out of space.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 6, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Click here to send us your comments Highlights of the interview are provided below: Q: Why is it critical for supply chain planning leaders to evolve their roles to more proactively shape business decisions in today’s environment? What do you say?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Research indicates that up to 75% of firms report positive impacts from outsourcing to logistics service providers (Langley J, Capgemini 2007). With the advent of e-commerce, increasing globalisation and rationalisation of industries, todays market place demands fast, flexible and efficient supply chains.

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QAD

JUNE 24, 2025

Organizations in these sectors face constant pressure to uphold the highest standards for quality and compliance, all while managing global supply chains, evolving regulatory frameworks, and increasing demands for operational efficiency. One of the early drivers? Clean room compatibility.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Click here to send us your comments Aronow observes that many supply chain organizations are perpetually chasing their commercial partners to engage and improve the demand forecast. Aronow says to start by investing in organizational storytelling skills. What do you say?

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Click here to send us your comments Just recently, Gartner itself did an interesting look at what supply chain execs were saying at the Orlando conference as well as a similar event in Europe. Below are some highlights from the Gartner blog post. This shift was accompanied by a change in tone.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

Or, we could look at the Gartner top 25 supply chains list. That famous ranking used to be released at a dinner the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May (now called the Supply Chain Symposium), but this year it was again released in a webinar a few weeks after the conference. Gilmore Says.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 3, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. But supply chain managers make decsions and use organizational resources that impact a company's financial well being.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

The on-going conflict creates risks to critical raw materials and the continued flow of finished goods, Garter says, requiring supply chains to conduct cost-benefit analyses of mitigation actions in partnership with finance leaders. Supply Chain Digest Says. Prepare CFOs for continued supply chain cost volatility 3.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

What I failed to do in any of those three columns was mention what in some ways may have been the biggest to news items: the retirements of sorts of Gartner analyst Dwight Klappich and groundbreaking, inaugural Gartner analyst, and famous inventor of the Three V’s of Supply Chain, Art Mesher.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

First published in 2007, this classic reflection contrasts two distribution centers to show how mutual respect drives better results, stronger culture, and lower turnover. This article, originally published in 2007, offers insight into the value that problem-solving brings to corporate culture. Supply Chain Digest Says.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. See More Bad News on US Cargo Theft.) These tech-driven schemes are harder to detect — and far more costly.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. companies are reshoring and foreign companies are investing in U.S. locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 29, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. companies are reshoring and foreign companies are investing in U.S. locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

Click here to send us your comments January New that supply chain software provider Logility will be acquired by Aptean. April On what he calls Liberation Day, President Donald Trump publishes a wide schedule of tariffs on US imports from virtually every other country, creating supply chain chaos. What do you say?

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 18, 2025

This week we review the performance of supply chain stocks, and next week we will provide our popular take on the 1H 2025 in numbers and charts On to the stocks, I am ending my numbers with the closing bell on July 3. In early 2021, SCDigest re-launched this weekly supply chain and logistics stock market index.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. In May, the Linehaul Index fell 0.5% month-over-month. The year-over-year increase slowed to 0.6% in May from 0.9%

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

of GDP The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and partners Kearney and Penske Logistics are out last week with the 2025 State of Logistics Report, looking primarily at 2024 data. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. companies are reshoring and foreign companies are investing in U.S.

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QAD

JUNE 24, 2025

Organizations in these sectors face constant pressure to uphold the highest standards for quality and compliance, all while managing global supply chains, evolving regulatory frameworks, and increasing demands for operational efficiency. One of the early drivers? Clean room compatibility.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

Any F eedback on our Supply Chain Graphic of the Week? In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. Let us know your thoughts at the Feedback section below.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. The company had to re-apply the labels in distribution, at enormous costs. What do you say?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Fred Smith was the founder of FedEx, Supply Chain Digest Says. RIP Fred Smith, one of the most consequential figures in the history of supply chain. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. But supply chain managers make decsions and use organizational resources that impact a company's financial well being.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 23, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. But supply chain managers make decsions and use organizational resources that impact a company's financial well being. What do you say?

South Africa

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 31, 2025

Any F eedback on our Supply Chain Graphic of the Week? In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. At long last a buyers market for shippers? That is huge progress to celebrate!

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. But supply chain managers make decsions and use organizational resources that impact a company's financial well being.

Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 8, 2025

This enabled totes not only to negotiate a great price, but see huge opportunities to reduce supply chain costs, especially in distribution, where Isotoner’s ratios were totally out of whack. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. I can see why. companies are reshoring and foreign companies are investing in U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network. a little up from 48.5 a little up from 48.5 a little up from 48.5 locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2025

The Trump tariffs “are reshaping global supply chains and injecting a high degree of uncertainty into capital investment decisions, causing delays. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. It also has huge implications across the GE global supply chain with regard to the management of their support and spare parts network.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 5, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Click here to send us your comments The ramifications of the tariffs on the economy and supply chains remain largelyunknown. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. But supply chain managers make decsions and use organizational resources that impact a company's financial well being.

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 4, 2025

4, 2025 The US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for July was released Friday by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), and came in at a level of 48.0, 4, 2025 The US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for July was released Friday by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), and came in at a level of 48.0, Supply Chain Digest Says.

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