Episodes
​The foodservice industry faces a huge challenge in becoming environmentally sustainable.
Published 04/05/24
There has never been a greater need for reducing costs in global supply chains than right now.
Published 03/29/24
3D printing is just hitting the acceptance curve for wide-scale adoption by manufacturers.
Published 03/22/24
Are businesses keeping up their commitment to corporate giving and social responsibility?
Published 03/15/24
Technology is the major reason behind distracted driving. Is it also the solution? 
Published 03/08/24
A new report card on forced labor in apparel supply chains gives brands and manufacturers mostly failing grades in their efforts to put a stop to it. 
Published 03/01/24
A typical warehouse consists of multiple information systems. How do they work together smoothly?
Published 02/23/24
As manufacturers look to shift production to North American, Mexico appears to hold all the cards. But is there a joker or two in the deck?
Published 02/16/24
How often does a major construction project come in on time and on budget? Why is the answer “hardly ever”?
Published 02/09/24
Most organizations still have a long way to go before they can declare their supply chains to be “zero waste.” 
Published 02/02/24
For all its advantages, the digitization of supply chains has one disconcerting drawback: It makes them more vulnerable to hackers and cyber thieves.
Published 01/26/24
Tariffs on Chinese importers are a response to that nation’s unfair trade practices. But who’s footing the bill?
Published 01/19/24
Think slavery in global supply chains is a thing of the past? Think again. 
Published 01/12/24
Beyond finding the right suppliers, procurement’s main mission back in the day was to save the company money. Oh, for simpler times. 
Published 01/05/24
What does it take to achieve supply chain digitization? And for that matter, what does that even mean?
Published 12/15/23
U.S. industry is fervently hoping for a resurgence in domestic manufacturing. Application of artificial intelligence is the key.
Published 12/08/23
When it comes to same-day delivery, Amazon has set the bar high. Is it realistic for smaller e-tailers to match that promise? 
Published 12/01/23
Driverless trucks might be zipping down the roads sooner than you think. 
Published 11/17/23
Setting out on the journey to digitize your supply chain? It’s a long and winding road. 
Published 11/10/23
Today’s procurement organization is scarcely recognizable from what it used to be. 
Published 11/03/23
The production plan is long overdue for automation and optimization. 
Published 10/27/23
How can employees cut costs at the same time they’re providing an attractive environment for their frontline logistics workers? 
Published 10/20/23
Just what is a “flexible” supply chain, anyway? 
Published 10/13/23
What’s the right approach — and the wrong one — to robot safety in the warehouse? 
Published 10/06/23
Will three big recent funding measures entice manufacturers to shift production from China back to the U.S.? 
Published 09/29/23