Sat.Jan 20, 2018

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Three Types of SCM Definitions

SCM Research

Today, I present Mentzer et al.’s (2001) must-read article, Defining Supply Chain Management. The authors demonstrate that, “although definitions of SCM differ across authors […], they can be classified into three categories”: (1) SCM as a management philosophy (= supply chain orientation ), which involves a systems approach to viewing the supply chain as a whole, a strategic orientation toward cooperative efforts, and a customer focus; (2) SCM as an implementation of a m

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Responsible sourcing as part of corporate governance

SupplyShift

Hello, my name is Alex, I’m the CEO of SupplyShift. Although we typically focus on supply-chain specific items of interest, I wanted to start this year with a broader look at the business landscape of 2018 and beyond. In the last five years there has been a substantial increase in consumer preferences focused on ethics-based brands (HSBC) as well as rapidly growing shareholder actions based on social and environmental metrics ( HBR.com ) that result in a change in the way that global companies

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U.S. Government Shutdown 2018

Loginext

The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Friday, 19th January, 2018, after Democrats and Republicans, locked in a bitter dispute over immigration and border security, failed to agree on a last-minute deal to fund its operations. Democratic leaders wanted to include protections from deportation for about 700,000 undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children.

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Responsible sourcing as part of corporate governance

SupplyShift

Hello, my name is Alex, I’m the CEO of SupplyShift. Although we typically focus on supply-chain specific items of interest, I wanted to start this year with a broader look at the business landscape of 2018 and beyond. In the last five years there has been a substantial increase in consumer preferences focused on ethics-based brands (HSBC) as well as rapidly growing shareholder actions based on social and environmental metrics ( HBR.com ) that result in a change in the way that global companies

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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U.S. government shutdown begins as spending bill fails in Senate

Loginext

The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Friday, 19th January, 2018, after Democrats and Republicans, locked in a bitter dispute over immigration and border security, failed to agree on a last-minute deal to fund its operations. Democratic leaders wanted to include protections from deportation for about 700,000 undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children.