Supply Chain Management

The facility in Wellford is the third of five high-tech, perishable good DCs or "PDCs" Walmart is launching for the U.S. market, tapping technology from Witron.

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has released its 36th annual State of Logistics (SoL) report. This influential report indicates that businesses continue to navigate through a fog of supply chain and economic uncertainty.

WiseTech said that the purchase agreement was $3.30 per share in cash, for a total of $2.1 billion. The company added that bringing e2open into the fold helps it strategically on various fronts, like adding adjacent markets, customer bases, and product capabilities, enabling WiseTech to “create a global, multi-sided, trade, and logistics marketplace.”

EY’s Al Mendoza says that data can help CSCOs prove their value, shifting the view of supply chains as a valuable member of an organization’s growth strategy.

The survey, which polled nearly 100 logistics and supply chain professionals, found that 91% of respondents are concerned that their logistics operations are currently being impacted by various types of market uncertainty.

The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 50.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.6% compared to January’s 50.9 reading. The February PMI grew, at a slower rate, for the second consecutive month in February.

As a U.S. presidential election looms, the office of the CPO plays an important role in preparing for a range of potential outcomes.

Companies will be recognized for their innovative supply chain efforts at upcoming NextGen Supply Chain Conference.

From border tensions to protectionist policies, pressures continue to grow as election season heats up.

Access Penske's "Success by Design" white paper to unleash your supply chain's potential through industry-leading insights, innovative strategies, and actionable advice for enhanced performance and cost savings.

While 2023 proved to be a comeback year, there's still a ways to go before a return to pre-pandemic normalcy.

Boston Consulting Group report finds that 65% of executives are prioritizing supply chain and manufacturing costs.

Did the fear of product shortages contribute to the rapid price increases?

Disruptions happen, but some crisis can put the organization’s survival in jeopardy if there is not a plan in place.

The supply chain and workforce that make up the sector are constantly evolving. Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits.