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Starbucks Names Heather Ostis as New Procurement Officer
by Jessica Garcia Starbucks has appointed Heather Ostis as its new senior vice president and chief procurement officer of global supply chain. The news was announced on LinkedIn. Ostis will focus on driving efforts that alleviate constraints, strengthen supplier...
E2open Names Andrew Appel Chief Executive Officer
E2open named Andrew Appel as its new chief executive officer in February 2024. Appel had served as e2open’s interim CEO since October, bringing over 25 years of executive leadership experience, most recently as president and CEO of software and business...
Managing Supply Shortages: Lessons Learned from Recent Headlines
By Jeff Eckel, e2open Supply chains are the lifeblood of modern businesses, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services from manufacturers to end consumers. However, recent events like the Baltimore Port Bridge collapse and the Taiwan earthquake have underscored the vulnerability of these...
Secure Item-Level Data – Ensuring Digital Product Passports Don’t Become Fake IDs
By Josh Main, Mojix In today's interconnected global economy, supply chain management plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of product distribution. With the rise of digital transformation, the concept of Digital Product Passports (DPP) has gained...
Strategies to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption: Creating Redundancy
By Will Quinn, Infor Redundancy is an important strategy to address supply chain risk. In the world of supply chain management, redundancy is not a sign of inefficiency. Instead, it’s a strategic move to ensure business continuity in the face of...
Here is your data lake: Go fish!
By Jan Kristensen, Körber Supply Chain Ten years into the digital revolution within warehouse automation, a surprisingly large part of our customers still doesn’t collect data. Among those who collect, many don’t analyze data. Of those who analyze, a surprisingly...
Unlocking the Potential: The Role of Item-Level Visibility and Traceability in Unified Supply Chain Platforms
By Bart DeMuynck, Strategic Advisor, Mojix In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, supply chain management has become increasingly complex. Companies face challenges such as globalization, fluctuating consumer demands, and constant supply chain disruptions. To navigate this intricate landscape, a unified...
Automating Supply Chains for a Greener Future
By Joan Lim, Oracle I attended MODEX last month and saw the latest advancements in robotic applications and automation. MODEX is the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo in North and South America, and shattered attendance records with over 48,000 participants this...
The Rise of Nearshoring in Mexico: Transforming Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World
By Duane Reynolds In the wake of global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of nearshoring has emerged as a compelling strategy for companies seeking to mitigate risks and optimize their supply chains. Among the most prominent destinations...
PalletTrader Launches Inaugural Pallet Market Survey to Shape the Future of Pallet Procurement
By Jessica Garcia PalletTrader today announced the launch of the PalletTrader Pallet Market Survey, to gather valuable insights into the buying and selling patterns associated with pallet procurement. PalletTrader’s survey reviews the first quarter of 2024, seeking to tap into the collective...
5 Reasons Retailers Need To Enhance Inventory & Fulfillment Decisioning Capabilities
By Tammy Kulesa, Blue Yonder Omni-channel shopping has become an integral part of our lives. Gone are the days when the focus was solely on becoming omni-channel or providing omni-channel options to demanding customers. Now, the conversation has shifted to...
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