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CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly

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Quarter 3 2023

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STRATEGY

Distribution, supply chain innovation, and a brighter a future

Collaboration among distribution and supply chain professionals could be the key to creating truly transformative changes that will result in stronger supply chains, happier customers, and wealth for all.
June 28, 2023
Mark Dancer
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Collaboration among distribution and supply chain professionals could be the key to creating truly transformative changes that will result in stronger supply chains, happier customers, and wealth for all.


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LOGISTICS

Best practices in logistics sustainability Part 2: A look at packaging, reverse logistics, and technology

Facing greater pressure to be more sustainable, companies are looking for ways to make their supply chains more environmentally friendly. While efforts focused on transportation, warehousing, and procurement practices can have a major effect, so too can initiatives addressing packaging, reverse logistics, and technology.
May 30, 2023
James R. Stock, Ph.D., Paola Signori, Gyöngyi Kovács, and Britta Gammelgaard
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Facing greater pressure to be more sustainable, companies are looking for ways to make their supply chains more environmentally friendly. While efforts focused on transportation, warehousing, and procurement practices can have a major effect, so too can initiatives addressing packaging, reverse logistics, and technology.


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TECHNOLOGY

What skills will you need in the Age of AI?

The societal and economic disruptions of the past few years highlighted not only the crucial role of supply chains in the modern global economy, but also the growing role of digital technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. In this excerpt from The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work, Dr. Yossi Sheffi of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Center for Transportation & Logistics forecasts the skills the supply chain workforce will need to succeed in a technology-focused future.
October 17, 2023
Yossi Sheffi
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The societal and economic disruptions of the past few years highlighted not only the crucial role of supply chains in the modern global economy, but also the growing role of digital technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. In this excerpt from The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work, Dr. Yossi Sheffi of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Center for Transportation & Logistics forecasts the skills the supply chain workforce will need to succeed in a technology-focused future. 


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PROCUREMENT

Three pillars of supply chain resiliency: Aramco’s Story

Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest integrated energy and chemical company, has long made resiliency a core tenet of its corporate strategy. By focusing on three core pillars—local manufacturing, multiregion sourcing, and strategic inventory management—it has been able to navigate turmoil and disruption to remain a reliable supplier of energy to the world.
October 19, 2023
Faisal Rashid
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Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest integrated energy and chemical company, has long made resiliency a core tenet of its corporate strategy. By focusing on three core pillars—local manufacturing, multiregion sourcing, and strategic inventory management—it has been able to navigate turmoil and disruption to remain a reliable supplier of energy to the world.


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LOGISTICS

Incoterms must die!

Incoterms (or International Commercial Terms) are complex, inconsistent, and sometimes even contradictory, causing a great deal of confusion and headaches for supply chain practitioners. We need to start over with a simpler, clearer set of trade rules and specifications.
October 18, 2023
Jonathan Davis and John Vogt
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Incoterms (or International Commercial Terms) are complex, inconsistent, and sometimes even contradictory, causing a great deal of confusion and headaches for supply chain practitioners. We need to start over with a simpler, clearer set of trade rules and specifications.


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DIALOGUE: A CONVERSATION WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER

The practical academic

CSCMP’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award winner Ted Stank has made a name for himself through forming strong partnerships between academia and practitioners.
October 16, 2023
Diane Rand
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CSCMP’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award winner Ted Stank has made a name for himself through forming strong partnerships between academia and practitioners. 


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DIRECT CONNECTION

Foundation of the future

Currently celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals looks ahead to how it can continue to help members embrace changing industry dynamics and technological advancements.
October 20, 2023
Mark Baxa
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Currently celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals looks ahead to how it can continue to help members embrace changing industry dynamics and technological advancements.


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PERSPECTIVE

Is AI ready for the real world?

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize supply chain management. But to realize its potential, we first need to address concerns about accuracy and misinformation.
October 13, 2023
David Maloney
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Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize supply chain management. But to realize its potential, we first need to address concerns about accuracy and misinformation.


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REFLECTIONS

Supply chain management in today’s post-pandemic world

In our world’s new normal, disruption to supply chains seems to be a permanent fixture.
October 24, 2023
Steve Geary
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In our world’s new normal, disruption to supply chains seems to be a permanent fixture.


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AFTERWORD

A final farewell

As his term comes to a close, outgoing CSCMP Board Chair Tom Nightingale reflects on the past year’s successes and what the future holds for the organization.
October 23, 2023
Tom Nightingale
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As his term comes to a close, outgoing CSCMP Board Chair Tom Nightingale reflects on the past year’s successes and what the future holds for the organization.


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CSCMP EDGE 2023

Shippers and 3PLs strengthen ties as supply chain dynamics shift in 2023

Annual "Third-Party Logistics Study” shows that vast majority of 3PLs and shippers are satisfied with their relationship.
October 3, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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 Annual "Third-Party Logistics Study” shows that vast majority of 3PLs and shippers are satisfied with their relationship.


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Gartner: Companies should create digital twins of their customers as well as themselves

“Digital twin of the customer” can improve demand forecasting accuracy, customer experience, and the use of AI/ML tools, firm says.
July 21, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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“Digital twin of the customer” can improve demand forecasting accuracy, customer experience, and the use of AI/ML tools, firm says.


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CSCMP EDGE 2023

Supply Chain Quarterly honors top supply chain leaders with first Outstanding Women in Supply Chain Award

Jackie Sturm of Intel and Meredith Westafer of Tesla receive inaugural award.
October 2, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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Jackie Sturm of Intel and Meredith Westafer of Tesla receive inaugural award.


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CSCMP EDGE 2023

Pepsi exec highlights four key structural changes in the supply chain

Omnichannel retailing, smart packaging, work-life balance, and automation top the list of key trends that John Phillips is keeping a close eye on.
October 3, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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Omnichannel retailing, smart packaging, work-life balance, and automation top the list of key trends that John Phillips is keeping a close eye on.


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CSCMP EDGE 2023

A new lens on planning

Food company Nestle and automotive spare parts distributor LKQ Europe adopted "outside-in planning" to respond to disruptions.
October 3, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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Food company Nestle and automotive spare parts distributor LKQ Europe adopted "outside-in planning" to respond to disruptions.


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CSCMP EDGE 2023

Accelerating EV adoption

Partnerships are the key to successfully deploying green technology in transportation and supply chain, CSCMP speaker says.
October 3, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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Partnerships are the key to successfully deploying green technology in transportation and supply chain, CSCMP speaker says.
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CSCMP EDGE 2023

Kearney urges companies to take a thoughtful approach to reshoring

Michael Zimmerman provides advice for how to make reshoring and nearshoring work.
October 2, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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Michael Zimmerman provides advice for how to make reshoring and nearshoring work.


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CSCMP EDGE 2023

Fueling up on RNG

Industry panel explains the benefits of renewable natural gas as a potential source of energy for decarbonizing supply chains.
October 2, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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Industry panel explains the benefits of renewable natural gas as a potential source of energy for decarbonizing supply chains.
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CSCMP EDGE 2023

U.S. faces permanent labor shortage, says University of Tennessee economist

Current labor force numbers not enough to keep pace with "extraordinary" economic growth.
October 2, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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Current labor force numbers not enough to keep pace with "extraordinary" economic growth.


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CSCMP EDGE 2023

Target invests in “stores as hubs” strategy to navigate e-commerce surge

Retailer expands drive-up services from basic online order pick-up, adding fresh and frozen grocery pickup, drive-up returns, and Starbucks coffee order pickups
October 2, 2023
Ben Ames
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Retailer expands drive-up services from basic online order pick-up, adding fresh and frozen grocery pickup, drive-up returns, and Starbucks coffee order pickups


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CSCMP NOTEBOOK

CSCMP teams with Chi Studios to train future chief supply chain officers

“CSCMP Executive Supply Chain Academy” now accepting applications until October 5 for six-month program to upskill the industry’s next leaders.
August 4, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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“CSCMP Executive Supply Chain Academy” now accepting applications until October 5 for six-month program to upskill the industry’s next leaders.


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CSCMP EDGE 2023

CSCMP presents 2023 awards for excellence

A recap at the annual awards given during this year's EDGE Conference October 1 - 4.
October 3, 2023
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
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A recap at the annual awards given during this year's EDGE Conference October 1 - 4.


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  • 53% of procurement leaders expect to increase their spending in 2024

  • U.S. faces permanent labor shortage, says University of Tennessee economist

  • Pepsi exec highlights four key structural changes in the supply chain

  • What skills will you need in the Age of AI?

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