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Staying Ahead of Changing Technology in Task Management

May 21, 2024

Unlike conventional software, which becomes outdated as time passes, newer AI-driven machine-learning systems become increasingly sophisticated with age.

AN AERIAL VIEW OF A CONTAINERSHIP SAILING OVER MURKY WATERS.

THINK TANK

Nearshoring on the Rise: Navigating the Shift in EU Sourcing Trends

May 21, 2024

David Evans, SCB Contributor

A shift to shorter supply chains not only helps manage the unpredictability of costs, but also strengthens supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on distant suppliers.

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U.S. Adds 26 Chinese Textile Companies to the UFLPA Entity List

May 17, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The DHS says this largest ever one-time expansion will help responsible companies keep forced labor out of their supply chain.

Cleo

The B2B Integration Playbook for Microsoft Dynamics

May 14, 2024

Cleo

ERP modernization projects require data migration, implementation, testing, and more to go smoothly. But what is the most important thing to have in place to ensure your ERP strategy and implementation is setup to maximize success and reduce risk?

To Achieve Supply Chain Sustainability, Complex Manufacturers Have a Long Road Ahead

May 6, 2024

Devin O’Herron, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing, Assent

When it comes to supply chain ESG, most companies have a lot of work ahead to achieve the deepest levels of program maturity. But it’s worth the effort.

Preventing Forced Labor in Supply Chains Is Crucial to Resilience and Sustainable Growth

May 6, 2024

Áine Clarke, Head of KnowTheChain and Investor Strategy, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

The largest multinational companies across multiple sectors are demonstrating a lack of real progress in addressing forced labor in supply chains.

Revolutionizing Sustainability: The Technological Evolution in Manufacturing

May 6, 2024

Leonard Marano, President, Americas, Lectra

The manufacturing industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, with AI taking the spotlight and being deployed on a broader scale, allowing companies to elevate their sustainability efforts.

Addressing the Growing Financial Imperative of ESG Traceability

May 6, 2024

Shameek Ghosh, CEO & Co-Founder, TrusTrace

A single solution is helping companies successfully measure and track progress in ESG: supply chain traceability.

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The Walmart RFID Tagging Mandate: Advantages and Compliance Strategies

April 30, 2024

Jeff Dossett, SCB Contributor

While some retail supply chain leaders may initially feel hesitant about investing in achieving RAIN-tagging compliance, doing so can deliver significant upside potential.

PEDESTRIANS WALK PAST THE ENTRANCE TO A NEW BALANCE STORE ON A BUSY CITY STREET

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How New Balance Has Weathered Years of Supply Chain Disruptions

April 29, 2024

Ralph Henderson, Contributing Editor

The attacks on Red Sea shipping have forced carriers to reroute their vessels around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, resulting in increased cost. But that hasn’t fazed New Balance.

Apparel

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the apparel industry — which consists of companies that manufacture clothing, accessories and footwear. Learn how apparel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.