Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Automation has eliminated a number of blue-collar supply chain jobs in warehouses and distribution centres, and driverless trucks stand to transform the logistics field, eliminating the need for millions of truck drivers. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This is a lot to absorb in this short article, but it should be considered seriously by those intending to be operationally competitive in the logistics market moving forward.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Impact on Supply Chain: The realm of Supply Chain has witnessed a profound impact courtesy of Professor Rodriguez, a distinguished Supply Chain Management instructor and seasoned logistics professional.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Our research advisory report for 2023 begins with a review of the themes of our prior three years of predictions and the derived learning for the supply chain management community.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 14, 2019

Although this creates a workforce challenge for businesses, Hanifan and Timmermans assert, “In this new environment, both machines and humans are essential: By collaborating in roles such as supply chain planning and inventory management, the combined power of humans and machines will create new sources of value for businesses.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2020

Customs experts are an often unsung, but important, part of strategic Logistics operations. On the Argentus blog, we support our recruitment business by shining the light on all things Supply Chain Management. Import/Export professionals are on the Logistics branch of the larger Supply Chain Management tree.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces the availability of our latest recorded podcast- What Supply Chain Leaders Should Anticipate in Leadership and Workforce Reskilling Needs in 2025. Podcast Overview This episode is a prelude to our annual 2025 predictions Research Advisory that will publish in January.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future! The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was originally coined by Keith Oliver in 1982 and subsequently gained increasing popularity as its usage was proliferated in books and language.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we want to alert our readers to an upcoming and rather timely podcast that will initially publish next week on this platform. This podcast is titled- What Supply Chain Leaders Should Anticipate in Leadership and Workforce Reskilling Needs in 2025.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2020

There are many factors which can lead to an inability to secure supply of the goods or services that you need to conduct your business. A predominant issue is having single, or sole, sourced parts. If the supplier provides materials that can be sourced elsewhere then you have a path to developing a contingency plan.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

One extremely successful example is the retail giant, Amazon, whose negotiation tactics have played a significant role in its supply chain operations. Strategically negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, streamline logistics, and ensure timely deliveries has paid off for this vast e-commerce network.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks. Our overall theme for industry and global supply chains for 2023 is a Year of Adaptation, Realignment and Response to Economic and Geopolitical Forces. Global Wide Transportation and Logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2022

Further included was manufacturing talent needs, and with consideration for moving outsourced production to domestic sourcing, the needs for retaining a highly skilled manufacturing talent in conjunction with factory automation.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Many supply chain operations workers were declared essential to public health and to emergency response. Online retail has become essential as has online customer fulfillment logistics. Such capabilities will provide added acceleration to logistics in-transit visibility at some point in the near future.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Check out Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future! There are over 4 Billion internet users worldwide spending over 6 hours per day on their devices (Source: [link] and [link] ). But in the arena of Supply Chain is it sufficient to learn everything you need to know by looking at a screen?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 9, 2022

Citing informed sources, the report indicates that nearly half of its global workforce, from semiconductor engineers to product designers, are seeking the largest base-salary increase in this company’s history. He reportedly further acknowledged that one of the retailer’s approaches to worker safety during the pandemic fell short.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Further included was manufacturing talent needs, and with consideration for moving outsourced production to domestic sourcing, the needs for retaining a highly skilled manufacturing talent in conjunction with factory automation. Availability of Part Two Research Advisory.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With government trade policies favoring more domestic sourcing of deemed strategic supply networks such as semiconductor devices, there are already indications across the U.S. and Europe for programs to train workers in specialized technical dimensions of such production.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 14, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights of the ASCM Supply Chain Professional 2024 Salaries and Careers Global Report released this week.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2023

Our prior postings in this multi-part series included the following: Part One highlighted our first prediction , that supply chain management teams should anticipate a considerable amount on uncertainty and that a significant challenge will be to avoid complacency in strategies and actions.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Having benefited from the first-mover advantage, the opportunity to test, explore and learn different product management, supply network, production and vehicle delivery logistics practices at its various stages of growth was available. However, Musk’s micro-management style and manner have reportedly added to the challenges.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 27, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to a recently published podcast featuring supply chain technology industry analyst Bob Ferrari speaking on a very timely topic.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 11, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blo g provides highlights of the ASCM 2023 Salary and Career Report released this week which depicts responses depicting high job satisfaction and compensation levels. In the area of increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the responses indicate some narrowing of gaps but added efforts needed.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ongoing efforts directed at supply network resiliency to continue, especially those related to termed China Plus sourcing efforts among specific industries. The global wide transportation and logistics industry output contraction of 2023 taking an added economic toll on services providers and on certain service levels.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 8, 2022

While the logistics sector is not as male dominated as it once was, in fact 39 percent of women now occupy a full-time supply chain role, according to Gartner statistics, there is progress still to be made. Yet, helping more women reach leadership positions still needs to be a priority.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 7, 2020

. “Blockchain democratizes the supply chain, enabling a secure, transparent network with all participants. Supply chains will be able to procure, source, manufacture and handle logistics across a broad array of players including small to medium businesses. ” 4. . Prediction 2. 5] Barton, op.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2016

More shippers today appear to be outsourcing some or all of their logistics. How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? Robinson help companies simplify their global supply chains. Robinson supplies a competitive advantage to companies of all sizes. >>Please

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Technologists utilize the term “narrow AI” to depict artificial intelligence and machine learning technology that is currently being successfully deployed among specific supply chain business process and decision-making areas.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 2, 2025

Background Perspective In a previous posting, our research arm shared highlights of a 2025 prediction related to increased tariffs and trade conflict policies leading to added assessments of supply chain component sourcing or finished goods production strategies. Hence are the perceptions that U.S.

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