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Speaking up for diversity and inclusion in the supply chain on The Rebound
ASCM Board members Katie Fowler and Pamela Dow discuss the importance of diversity in the supply chain. In the war for talent, it’s essential.

Stepping up to handle massive e-commerce requirements
As we heard across the board, fulfillment pressures will continue in 2022, and flexibility and scalability will be more important than ever—putting a premium on the adoption of software, automated systems, robotics, mobile solutions and emerging next-generation technologies to build in new levels of resilience.

Wine Access’s Goldilocks Supply Chain
One of the largest shippers of wine, the e-comm retailers is using weather data to ensure quality deliveries.

Modex musing: robotics solutions take on inventory flows
Warehouse robotics today involves more than automating a single, discrete task that would otherwise have to be carried out by a human. At MODEX, exhibitors with robotics solutions were talking up the criticality of software for inventory optimization and order release, as well as partnerships that combine robotics systems to achieve a fully automated workflow.

Modex 2022. That’s a wrap!
After a two-year absence and a pandemic, Modex came roaring back.

Modex 2022 is back
After a 2-year hiatus, live trade events return and automation is the star of the show

MODEX lookout: the value of autonomous handoffs between systems
There are sure to be some interesting autonomous mobile robot designs and features to learn about at MODEX, but what really perks my interest are integrated workflows that unite robotics with other forms of automation, with fewer manual scans or system inputs needed.

It’s a good time to jump ship!
We’re not encouraging anyone to leave their job, but the job market for experienced supply chain professionals has never been better.

Robomart is reinventing retail on The Rebound Podcast
Ahmed Ali, co-founder of Robomart, has a new take on retail he calls store hailing. The idea is simple: Instead of you going to the store, he’ll bring the store to you.

Women in supply chain: steel toes and stilettos
New supply chain book tells the story of lean transformation and importance of building inclusive teams

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: EVs, tungsten and the new oil
Almonty Industries' Lewis Black discusses the supply chain barriers to the EV revolution on this episode of Talking Supply Chain. Is tungsten the new oil?

Solving the last mile delivery puzzle
Small-to-mid-size retailers struggle to get the scale needed to compete with the big guys on logistics. A supply chain veteran says there’s a better way.

Ukraine and the supply chain
Most of the discussion around Ukraine centers on energy and commodities. But there may be other supply chain disruptions as a result of the conflict.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: The Jackie Chan Way
On this episode, Stanley Fawcett, Michael Knemeyer and Markus Greschberger discuss what supply chain managers can learn about complexity from Jackie Chan. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

URB-E and last mile logistics on The Rebound Podcast
On this episode, CEO Charles Jolley discusses a new take on the last mile.

On this episode of Talking Supply Chain Podcast: The state of logistics
On this episode, Anshu Prasad, founder of Leaf Logistics, discusses the state of logistics and logistics software. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Order from chaos: Dealing with supply chain complexity
In this month's video from the Journal of Supply Chain Management, the authors look at the positive side of complexity.

Stanley Black & Decker’s Great Supply Chain Redesign
Stanley Black & Decker, a leading manufacturer of tools, is redesigning its supply chain to make where it sells and buy where it makes.

URB-E’s new take on the last mile delivery
A startup is utilizing e-bikes and containerization to take trucks of the road and streamline last mile delivery.

Manifest 2022: Logistics and transportation in the spotlight
The inaugural technology event had a focus on transportation software and autonomous vehicles


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