Supply chain leaders need to speak the language of business: beyond service levels and freight rates, stretching into working capital, margin contribution and growth enablement.
Supply chain risks tied to microelectronics processors, firmware, packaging and component provenance increasingly affect overall security and operations in the enterprise.
The Supreme Court’s invalidation of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration set up importers for a windfall of refunds. But a new wave of tariffs could serve to quash any hopes of long-term relief.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has had an impact extending well beyond world petroleum supplies, says Weston Drake, principal with Sea Cliff Consulting.
Because companies are more interconnected than ever, concern for one's supplier and its suppliers as well is paramount, says Miguel Cossio, senior director at Gartner.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management (SRM) and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in sourcing and procurement are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency, cut costs and build more strategic partnerships. Learn how companies around the world are using sourcing, procurement and SRM solutions for supply chain optimization.
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