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Streamlining Collaboration With Smart Supplier Management

May 2, 2025
Paweł Z. Chądzyński, SCB Contributor

By enhancing collaboration with suppliers during the design phase, companies can significantly improve efficiency, quality and speed.


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How to Navigate Complexities in Supply Chain Diversification

May 2, 2025
Peter Follows, SCB Contributor

A key strategy for mitigating risk, and coping with the many disruptions of the last few years, is supply chain diversification.


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For Amazon Sellers, the 2025 Holiday Season Starts Now

April 30, 2025
Rob Hahn, SCB Contributor

Spurred by significant changes to Amazon’s fulfillment fees, the time for Amazon sellers to plan for the 2025 peak holiday season is already here. 


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Integrating Recycled Plastics Into Global Supply Chains

April 30, 2025
Raffi Schieir, SCB Contributor

By raising the bar on quality across the industry, we can strengthen our recycled-plastic supply chains and drive better plastic choices for businesses everywhere.


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How Large Language Models Are Transforming Supply Chain Management

April 29, 2025
Roqhaiyeh Eghbali, SCB Contributor

Large language models are enhancing decision-making, automating routine tasks and improving efficiency across procurement, logistics, inventory management and supplier collaboration.


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The Question of Nearshoring: Old Advantages, New Challenges

April 28, 2025
Kenneth Cochran, SCB Contributor

With rising labor costs and disruptions to traditional supply routes, companies are re-evaluating the advantages and challenges of nearshoring.


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How IT Can Boost Supply Chain Resilience and Adaptability

April 25, 2025
Han Law, SCB Contributor

Facing challenges head-on requires time and budget, yet IT leaders are finding their wallets growing thin from rising licensing fees, vendor lock-ins, and bottlenecks on efficiency.


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Why Companies Should Keep Pushing for Green Automation

April 24, 2025
Damaris Gruetter, SCB Contributor

Companies that continue to invest in green automation will be in a stronger position long-term.


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There Should be No Surprises: How to Build a Resilient Supply Chain

April 23, 2025
Caldwell Hart, SCB Contributor

With all the available knowledge about risks, why do supply chain snags still happen, and why are some companies seemingly caught off guard?  


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How to Stop Western Wardrobe Waste From Overwhelming Developing Nations

April 22, 2025
Phil White, SCB Contributor

Waste colonialism is an under-recognized yet far too prevalent practice, whereby developed nations export millions of tons of used clothing to Africa, Asia and Latin America.


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