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Supply Chain Management
Four Profitable Strategies in the New Supply Chain Landscape
The realm of supply chain management stands at a crossroads, challenged by recent global disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities.
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Supply Chain Resilience: Overcoming the Obstacles
Organizations draw on resilience planning and impactful technology for the strength to resist the challenges of lengthy supply chains and ongoing disruptions.
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Top Supply Chain Management Schools
Here’s a roundup of some of the top programs to consider, whether you’re looking to major in supply chain at the undergraduate level, obtain an MBA with a supply chain concentration, or find the right executive education or certificate programs to further your career.
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Global Trade Compliance: How to Play by the Rules
Complex government requirements will create new impacts for many shippers in 2024. Which rules and regulations affect your business, and what steps should you take right now to comply?
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10 Tips for Building Brand Reputation Through the Supply Chain
In today’s competitive world, maintaining a positive brand reputation is critical to success. Every interaction and touchpoint across your supply chain is an opportunity to build trust and deliver an exceptional experience to clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
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You’re Writing a Book About How to Manage Supply Chains in 2025. What’s the Longest Chapter?
Readers reveal the most voluminous chapters of their imaginary supply chain management manuscripts.
Read MoreBackward Integration: Definition, Implementation Process, and Competitive Advantages
In a competitive business world where efficiency and dominance are paramount, backward integration emerges as a strategic linchpin for companies aiming to fortify their market position. This method involves businesses taking command of their supply chain, particularly by securing the production of raw materials. This strategic move elevates profit margins and solidifies a competitive edge […]
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The Secrets Behind Today’s Leading Supply Chain Companies
In today’s globalized world, supply chains are the unseen arteries pumping lifeblood into every industry. But behind the seamless delivery of everything from your afternoon candy bar to the latest iPhone lies complex supply chain strategies that incorporate innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at four of the best supply chains operating today.
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2024 Reading Guide
Feeling lost in logistics? Fear not! Inbound Logistics has curated a bookshelf of the best supply chain management books, from beginner-friendly guides to advanced strategy tomes. Dive into data-driven insights, uncover industry secrets, and learn to navigate today’s ever-evolving business environment.
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Communicating With Empathy
Supply chain management (SCM) has often been perceived through operational metrics, systems, and efficiencies. The unsung hero of this intricate web, however, is communication with empathy. This skill transcends merely conveying information and dives deep into understanding, validating, and addressing the emotions and needs of everyone involved.
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Are You Ready to Navigate 2024?
Let’s put last year’s pain and friction points out of our minds and stage for growth this year. We asked our readers what skills we should tune up and emphasize to drive value and maximize growth in 2024. Keep your cool. “Circumstances can turn on a dime and require not only quick, but also clear […]
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Jessica Yurgaitis: In the Right Place at the Right Time
Jessica Yurgaitis is chief executive officer with Industrial Supply Company, which distributes maintenance, repair, operational, and production (MROP) supplies to the construction, manufacturing, mining, government, and industrial markets from eight locations
in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Wyoming.
How Moid Alwy Keeps the Wheels Turning
After nearly 20 years in supply chain roles at Target, Moid Alwy welcomed a new set of challenges in 2022, when he became executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at American Tire Distributors (ATD). “The areas that added complexity at Target have to do with the breadth of the assortment,” Alwy says. “We […]
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You Should Be Asking What You Left on the Table!
You can’t assume medium and large companies have “best practices” because they are large, and they must have grown to that size because they are efficient and make great decisions.
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Future Focus: 2024’s Top 3 Supply Chain Trends
Three key supply chain trends to watch in 2024.
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Hybrid Supply Chain: Definition, Strategies, and Advantages
In an era where the pace of change is relentless, the concept of a hybrid supply chain has emerged as a beacon of adaptability and resilience in the business world. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in traditional supply chains, leading to an increased interest in hybrid models. According to a survey conducted by McKinsey & […]
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GOOD QUESTION: True or False? Managing Supply Chains Is More Challenging Than Ever
Is supply chain management the toughest it has ever been? Or are tech tools so advanced they’re alleviating the uncertainty and guarding against disruptions? Industry insiders have a lot to say.
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President Biden Launches Council on Supply Chain Resilience
President Biden and his administration have introduced an ambitious array of strategies, acknowledging the vital role that strong supply chains play in stabilizing the economy.
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