Q&A | Surfing the M&A Wave: How to Avoid a Wipeout January 14, 2019 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The business world is witnessing a rash of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. What's behind the trend?Read More
Q&A | IBM's Journey to 'The Cognitive Enterprise' January 11, 2019 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Here's how the company has embraced the notion of a "cognitive enterprise" — and how it has transformed business processes across the organization.Read More
Amazon Delivery: Should Shipping and Fulfillment Businesses Be Worried? January 10, 2019 Jake Rheude, SCB Contributor It seems that every year we can expect Amazon to test a new delivery service. Read More
Q&A | How Technology Can Transform Procurement January 10, 2019 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain When it comes to modern-day technology tools, procurement officers have a wide variety from which to choose. Which are the most valuable options?Read More
Q&A | What Makes a Great Supplier Relationship? January 9, 2019 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Many companies have adopted a haphazard approach to supplier relationship management. How can they correct common oversights?Read More
More Companies Make Supply Chain Changes in China January 8, 2019 Bloomberg These companies are exploring manufacturing options outside of China as a result of tariffs and the trade war, according to Bloomberg.Read More
Q&A | How Ace Hardware Ensures Supplier Excellence January 7, 2019 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Ace Hardware manages a supplier base numbering in the thousands. Here's how the company ensures consistent supplier performance in a constrained supply-chain world.Read More
How Donating Merchandise Can Solve Inventory Issues January 7, 2019 Gary Smith, SCB Contributor With the new year comes an old problem: how to dispose of excess inventory without feeling like you’re just throwing dollars out the door.Read More
Podcast | Tariffs, Part 1: The Impact on U.S. Manufacturers January 4, 2019 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Positive or negative: What’s the bottom-line impact of tariffs on U.S. manufacturers?Read More
Robots Address Today’s Retail Industry Concerns January 4, 2019 Jim Liefer, SCB Contributor Retailers are looking for solutions to accelerate order fulfillment, reduce employee turnover and streamline processes. Robotics is the answer.Read More