Sourcing/procurement/srm - Articles - Page 17

When Will Blockchain Be Ready for the Supply Chain?

April 27, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

At a time when supply chains are fracturing as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, is blockchain the solution?

A Battery Maker Sees Virus as Spur to Wrest Business From China

April 24, 2020

Bloomberg

For Marian Bocek, the coronavirus is a reminder that Europe needs to reduce its dependence on China, especially when it comes to making parts for the next generation of cars and trucks.

EDITOR'S Q&A

How Should Retailers Deal With Supplier Failures in an Economic Crisis?

April 22, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coronavirus pandemic is just the latest disruption to hit global supply chains, and endanger the stability of key suppliers. But many retailers don’t seem to have learned the lesson of past such events.

Automakers Will Need Months to Get Factories Up and Running

April 16, 2020

Bloomberg

Automakers are anxious to get their assembly lines rolling again, especially since leaving factories idle is costing them billions of dollars by the week.

Now, a Different Kind of Epidemic: Force Majeure Claims

April 13, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coronavirus pandemic has brought chaos to supplier-buyer relations the world round, resulting in widescale invoking of the contract-breaking clause known as force majeure.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Will the Coronavirus Spur a Rise in U.S. Manufacturing?

April 10, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown global sourcing strategies into chaos. Will it result in a return of some manufacturing to the U.S.?

Six Supply-Chain Strategies for Oil and Gas in the Coronavirus Era

April 9, 2020

Vinodkumar Raghothamarao, SCB Contributor

With oil prices at historic lows, it's time to reevaluate supply-chain and procurement strategies.

Despite Testing Improvements, U.S. Labs Face Endless Logistical Failures

April 8, 2020

Bloomberg

In the fight against COVID-19, U.S. hospitals, test manufacturers and labs have found themselves careening from one crisis to the next.

How to Manage Your Procurement Department Remotely

April 8, 2020

Alina Naftanaila, SCB Contributor

Now's a good opportunity to discover new workflows and optimize processes.

As China Reopens, Africa’s Woes Threaten to Starve Its Factories

April 7, 2020

Bloomberg

Even as Asia slowly reopens after its lockdown, factories there risk running short on supplies as the virus spreads to countries that produce vital raw materials.