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Top Global Supply Chain Risks

We're always on the hunt for new ways to identify and evaluate supply chain risks. The folks at Spend Matters have come through with a dandy approach. Read more...

Technology Innovation and Risk

Risk is never very far from our minds. When new technological innovations are implemented into supply chain processes, they have a positive effect on business but also introduce new areas of concern. Read more...

Is eCommerce Greener?

One aspect of ecommerce that's under the radar is its impact on the environment. Many of us might intuitively feel that taking driving out of the shopping experience would be a net positive, but a lot of other considerations are out there as well. Read more...

Disruption vs. Innovation

What's the difference between innovation and disruption, and who cares anyway? Well, it turns out that the terms, although often used interchangeably, have quite different meanings and are very significant to those of us in supply chain and ecommerce roles. Read more...

Impact of Omnichannel Buying Continues

It's nearly impossible to over exaggerate the effects omnichannel consumers have had on retailers. Bob Ferrarri takes a look at how 3 well-known names have recently made significant business changes in response. Read more...

Is Your Supply Chain Strategic or Tactical?

We constantly encounter, and post, articles about the need for supply chains to be 'strategic'. But what exactly does that mean? Read more...

How Legos Meets Holiday Demand

I don't know about you, but after buying, gifting, and assembling Legos over the holidays (as well as picking them out of my bare feet after stepping on various pieces) I'd find it interesting to know what's involved in manufacturing them and making sure they're on the shelf for the buying season. Read more...

A Broader Set of 2017 Predictions

Many publications stick to technology in making predictions for the future. One thing I really like about the Supply Chain Matters site is its broader perspective. Read more...

2016 In the Read View Mirror

2016 was quite a year, wasn't it? Supply Chain Digest's Dan Gilmore boils down the top trends and stories in a concise article about what made it so interesting. Read more...

Top Spend Matters Stories of 2016

Lots of publications do 'Best of...' lists for the previous year, but few provide the insight of the Spend Matters' analysts. They're all over the P2P (procure-to-pay) process and are adept at identifying and tracking trends. Read more...

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