The Rebound Podcast: Supply chain transformation at GE Appliances
March 17, 2021
Listen in as GE Appliance’s Marcia Brey discusses the logistics behind one of the largest appliance distribution networks in the country
Balanced Scorecards can play a role in supply chain recovery strategies
March 11, 2021
As supply chains pivot towards recovery, its time to look to Balanced Scorecards
It’s time to digitally integrate the value chain
March 9, 2021
The digitally integrated value chain is making its way into the traditional enterprise
Packaging Corner: Packaging that fits also impresses
March 9, 2021
Ever receive a box too big for its contents? What’s worse, the shipper overpaid to ship an unnecessarily oversized box. Automated fit-to-size packaging solves both problems at once.
Lift Truck Tips: Why lift truck attachment choice matters
March 9, 2021
As the direct interface to loads and inventory, the right lift truck attachments enhance productivity and safety.
60 Seconds with Rick Blasgen, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
March 9, 2021
We sat down with Rick Blasgen, CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, to discuss his career and more.
Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Get ready for the recovery
March 6, 2021
On this episode, Steven Bowen, CEO of MainePointe, discusses the steps supply chain managers need to take before a business rebound. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts
Don’t Blame Lean Production Methods for Shortages
February 25, 2021
Inventory is not necessarily good or bad. It depends.
How 5G connectivity can help your warehouse operation
February 18, 2021
5G already is being touted for the consumer world, but its use in DCs will be more about connectivity into assets, without adding more traffic to WIFI networks and the security concerns that can entail
Talking Supply Chain Podcast: CSCMP’s View of The Future of Supply Chain Management
February 18, 2021
On this episode, Rick Blasgen, CEO of CSCMP, discuss the supply chain where supply chain management has been, and where it’s going as a discipline. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
It’s all about the platform
February 16, 2021
A conversation with Michael Farlekas, CEO of E2open
Specialty packaging gets Pfizer vaccine to you
February 15, 2021
The pharmaceutical supplier uses a specialty shipping box to keep vaccines at -80°F for up to 10 days on their way to vaccination centers. It’s a major supply chain packaging victory.
JSCM Video: Toward A Theory Of Supply Chain Entrepreneurial Embeddedness
February 15, 2021
COVID-19 has motivated companies to rethink their supply chain designs and practices. Supply chain entrepreneurial embeddedness, a new concept, can show the way.
60 Seconds with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC
February 15, 2021
Modern Material Handling editors sat down with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC to discuss Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and other related topics.
Lift Truck Tips: Data as the key to better maintenance
February 15, 2021
Being proactive about maintenance sounds great, but to make it work you need solid data and metrics on issues like cost per hour and the reasons why repairs were made. Service providers can help with this as well as other pressing concerns like worker safety.
Hoarding inventory is not the answer to Covid-19
February 11, 2021
Instead of building up more inventory, retailers at the top of global supply chains need to improve their supply chain resilience and flexibility.
Talking Supply Chain Podcast: The supply chain is dead. Long live the ecosystem
February 8, 2021
Listen in as Jim Tompkins, chair of Tompkins International, discuss the supply chain as we knew it is morphing into an ecosystem. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
In a World of Digitized Supply Chains, Global Businesses Must be Agile and Optimize Risk
February 4, 2021
The two defining terms for success in the short and medium-term of the post-pandemic world will be: Risk and Agility.
The Rebound: Is there a subscription in your supply chain future?
January 28, 2021
Listen in as Ranjan Roy, vice president of strategy for Adore Me, discusses what it takes to roll out a subscription-based supply chain
Risk and resilience
January 27, 2021
A conversation with Bindiya Vakil, co-founder, Resilinc