SCM Research

MAY 8, 2019

“Accelerating technology and automation are resulting in wholesale transformation of the supply chain profession.” ” This is the key message of EY’s new report, titled Supply Chain: Skills for the Digital Era. It is not long, but definitely a good read.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This procurement approach looks at the delivery of value beyond instant cost savings, such as timely delivery, compliance, and innovation. One extremely successful example is the retail giant, Amazon, whose negotiation tactics have played a significant role in its supply chain operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this podcast Bob addresses the overall state of supply chain transformation, the need for added resiliency in supply networks and the hottest topics in supply chain today.

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Oracle SCM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

By Mike Mortson , CEO, Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain professionals are hiking their spending on supply chain innovation—substantially. How are firms responding to the pace of technology innovation and its impact on their SCM processes?

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Logility

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Is your process ready to respond competitively in this new fast-cycle world of supply chain? Innovations in the process areas create fertile ground for new technologies and vice versa. Do you have a plan to take advantage of technology innovation that removes labor cost and enables the redeployment of production?

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Logility

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Is your process ready to respond competitively in this new fast-cycle world of supply chain? Innovations in the process areas create fertile ground for new technologies and vice versa. Do you have a plan to take advantage of technology innovation that removes labor cost and enables the redeployment of production?

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

MIT CTL researchers have also looked at how innovations in freight transportation can improve the environmental performance of operators in developing countries. Also, what supply chain skills will be needed to support the transition to circular supply chains and sustainable sourcing and procurement?

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

automakers in the ability to retrain worker skills for production involving different technical skills and higher productivity and quality measures in order to ensure industry competitiveness and continuous product and supply chain process innovation. All rights reserved.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

His captivating series on procurement excellence and supply chain skills nurtures a growing pool of professionals, contributing to industry growth and evolution. Dr. Ahmed emerges as a guiding force, intricately weaving empowerment and proficiency into the fabric of supply chain management. . >

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Supply chain professionals are hiking their spending on supply chain innovation—substantially.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Read more on our blog: 11 Must-Have Supply Chain Skills to Become Top Talents Change Management Skills: Change management skills are imperative as businesses operate globally, requiring adept crisis management strategies. They can also contribute to the innovation and efficiency of supply chain processes.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

She provides a perspective of over 20 years of technology marketing experience focused on helping customers efficiently design, build and service innovative technology products. Our invited guest in this podcast conversation is Terri Hiskey, Vice President of SCM Product Marketing for Oracle.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With government trade policies favoring more domestic sourcing of deemed strategic supply networks such as semiconductor devices, there are already indications across the U.S. and Europe for programs to train workers in specialized technical dimensions of such production.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Many supply chain operations workers were declared essential to public health and to emergency response. Other multi-functional work teams were forced to work remotely, finding innovative means to access business and operational systems, or collaborate with key suppliers on the “ triage ” of impacts.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While some traditional auto global brands do not necessarily have high-tech innovation and software culture roots, the top five have years of experience in implementing highly efficient and scalable production and supply networks, and all have Tesla as their competitive target.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 8, 2022

Bringing diverse people and thereby diverse perspectives into the workplace leads to a greatly enhanced ability to generate ideas and problem solve, which lead to solutions, innovation and business transformation.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

This has shifted the role of supply chain executives from functional to process-oriented, making supply chain leadership an integral part of the executive team. Our study identifies critical supply chain skills needed by managers and leaders in Asia and suggests key competencies for all supply chain professionals.

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Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

by Dr. Madhav Durbha Supply chain insights from leading industry experts. Supply chain skills in high demand, digital twins, disruptive technologies, and other takeaways from the 2018 Gartner supply chain conference. Fostering innovation through employee engagement.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2017

To thrive in today’s competitive global business environment, manufacturers must have a top-to-bottom quality-oriented approach that infuses innovative thinking into every part of the supply chain in order to deliver world-class performance through products, processes and people.

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Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2019

The debate over whether technology is required to run supply chains is over. Looking around on day two of the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, AZ I see evidence of the world’s past innovation everywhere. Innovation is everywhere. Even in the confines of your Excel-driven supply chain.

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