In the past, supply chain professionals had some clear tasks, all revolving around the sourcing of products. Professionals were in charge of…
risk management
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WhiteSource has just acquired Diffend, an open-source malware security and threat detection solution that will allow WhiteSource an advanced platform for mitigating…
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The long-term move to efficiency and cost efficiency and minimization was exposed during COVID and even trade war disruption to be a…
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OperationsSupply Chain
China + 1 Strategy Could Help Keep Supply Chains Robust
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyWith labor costs continuing to rise as China’s middle class grows, developing a China + 1 strategy is increasingly seen as one…
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By now, it’s no surprise that supply chain transparency is the ultimate goal. Transparency has become a must-have in today’s market. The…
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OperationsSupply Chain
Supply Chain Managers: Why Following the Money is the Best Way to Calculate Risk
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleySix years after the 2008 global financial meltdown, a University of Tennessee study by its Global Supply Chain Institute indicated 90% of…
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OperationsProcurementSupply Chain
Why Marketing Procurement Professionals Are Crucial to SCM
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyMarketing provides an essential balance in supply chain management. It helps companies and their partners become more focused on customers rather than…