Embracing An Agile Ecosystem Through Digital Transformation
j.brillon@ehpub.com
At its core, the agile ecosystem embodies innovative thinking, enabling managers to adopt a systemic perspective wherein all stakeholders contribute to value propositions. Managers aspiring to embrace the agile ecosystem should prioritize investments in nurturing relational assets through digitization while actively engaging customers. …
NextGen Leader: Marianna Vydrevich
bstraight@peerlessmedia.com
GAF’s Marianna Vydrevich sees technology like AI playing a role in supply chain network design, but she lives for that Aha! moment. Meet our March NextGen Leader. …
Supply Chains Facing New Pressures as Companies Seek Cost Savings
A Boston Consulting Group survey of global executives found a majority are targeting supply chain and manufacturing costs as the biggest areas to achieve cost savings in 2024. …
Political Headwinds Not Enough to Trump Company DEI Goals
Gartner’s annual DEI survey finds that companies continue to invest in programs as it leads to better employee attraction, retention and overall wellness. …
February manufacturing output declines, notes ISM
jberman@peerlessmedia.com
The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI came in at 47.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.3% compared to January’s 49.1 reading, contracting, at a faster rate, for the 16th consecutive month. …
This Supply Chain Year Will Be Dependent on Politics
RCoates@bluesilkconsulting.com
Politics seems to be on everyone’s mind in this election year and the effects on supply chains are becoming evident in every aspect of our work. …
January retail sales begin 2024 with mixed readings
Commerce reported that January retail sales, at $700.3 billion, were off 0.8% compared to December and up 0.6% compared to January 2023. NRF reported that January’s core retail sales, which it bases on Census data and excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, fell 0.8%, …
Zetwerk Analysis Finds Purchasing Managers Top Supply Chain Pay Lists
A data dive into supply chain salaries and job openings at Zetwerk found the median salary above $90,000 with logistician and industrial engineers seeing the highest job growth opportunities. …
Looking Beyond Price for Your Next Pallet Rack System
Elevate your warehouse with durable racking. …
Unlocking Employee Engagement: Finding The Key to Retention Success
While most supply chain employees seem happy in their careers, there are some areas where companies can improve employee engagement and the workplace environment to reduce turnover. …
