Supply Chain Monthly

The awareness of what goes on within today’s supply chain has changed and will prove beneficial to our industry and the professionals serving within it for a long time to come.
 
It has been a crazy couple of months and many of us are wondering where we will go from here. We are surrounded by exclamations on what supply chains need to change. Companies will have to answer questions like: Do we need to maintain higher levels of inventory? Do we have the ability to allocate supplies in need earlier and more rapidly? Do we need to bring manufacturing closer to the markets those products serve? Do we need to change regulation and trade agreements that depend on stronger relationships with partners and countries that are more suited to one another?
 
While I don’t have the answers to these questions, here's what I do know: Supply chain professionals always figure it out and know how to minimize ridiculous knee-jerk reactions that can result in negative impacts. We will learn from this disruptive event. We will strengthen our relationships, collaborate with one another, and pay it forward, sharing our best practices and lessons learned.
 
2020 is the decade for supply chain, and in times like this, CSCMP is going back to the roots of why we started this incredible community – to share knowledge and best practices, provide research and access to thought leaders, and to provide access to the tools and resources supply chain professionals need to lead through the challenges they face. 

Eric Termuende debuted at EDGE 2019, joining a panel of experts to discuss millennials and the gig economy. Join CSCMP at EDGE 2020 for Eric’s return to the EDGE stage where he will address issues surrounding the workplace of tomorrow.

COVID-19 disrupted everything with little warning and changed how we work practically overnight. The Future of Work is now, and this conversation has never been more relevant.

Eric Termuende is a globally recognized thought leader, author, and keynote speaker on the future of work and building teams that thrive.

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Emerging Innovators under 35 by American Express, his ideas have been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, The Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, and more. From the stage of TEDx to BUILDEX to Coca Cola and the Milken Global Conference, Eric inspires, challenges, and opens minds to opportunity and doors to growth.

 

CSCMP’s EDGE Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition will be one of the first face-to-face opportunities where supply chain professionals can network, exchange ideas, and share best practices following this disruptive time for our industry.

Gain access to CSCMP’s world-renown educational sessions spanning the end-to-end supply chain.

 

Register for EDGE 2020 today and take $400 Off* by entering promo code: EDGE20-4EM at checkout. *Terms and conditions apply.

From the moment you tender a shipment to the moment it's safely delivered at its destination, you should have visibility into the status of the truck and location of your freight. In addition, you should be able to identify patterns in your shipments and facilities over time that help you improve the efficiency of your supply chain. This is one of the goals of digital freight networks – to provide detailed insights into your freight operations that highlight inefficiencies and enable you to lower transportation costs.

The 2020 Academic event submission and nomination period is now open. Those interested can:

If you have any questions about these submissions or nominations please contact Alison Hiller at ahiller@cscmp.org.

"I joined CLM in 1992 on the advice of my Director at QMS Minolta. He suggested that I broaden my profession and learn about Logistics (Supply Chain was not an acronym at this time) as it will become the next 'big thing' with many opportunities."

Leif Revere joined CSCMP in May 2019 to attend and present at the EDGE 2019 conference in Anaheim. "For me, it is consolidating legacy systems in supply chains, so you can support new technologies – robotics, AI, blockchain, etc."

Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software, Inc.), is helping some of the biggest companies in the world modernize their supply chain utilizing the Cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Applying more than 35 years of domain expertise, contextual intelligence and data science, Blue Yonder is helping more than 3,300 of the world’s leading manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies create more autonomous, sustainable and profitable operations.

E2open is a channel and supply chain management software provider used by major companies to improve visibility, coordination, and control over the end-to-end supply chain. The E2open platform creates a digital representation of the physical supply chain, connects internal and ecosystem partner systems, and normalizes and cleanses the data to make it decision-grade. This facilitates the evolution of supply chain processes toward true convergence of end-to-end planning and execution.

Did you get a chance to listen to CSCMPodcast Episode, Transforming into a Culture of Continuous Improvement by Making Work Meaningful?

CSCMP President and CEO, Rick Blasgen and LeanCor CEO/Author/Speaker, Robert Martichenko covered the idea of a “human leader” – one who is focused on respecting people by fostering meaningful relationships with work and technology. When this happens, people are empowered to continuously improve and create more value. Transforming into this type of culture will be the primary role of future leaders. Listen to the podcast here.

 

 

LeanCor Future of Leadership Webinar: "Core Elements of a Cultural Transformation" – Part 1
Wednesday, May 20 ︱ 11AM CDT
In this first webinar of the “Future of Leadership Series,” join Robert Martichenko as he explores the first two gears of a cultural transformation framework. 1) Transformation Alignment: Current State Alignment; Future State Alignment; and Roadmap Alignment. 2) Leadership Participation: Focused Leaders; Leadership Management Systems; and Aligned Decision Making. Register for Part 1 today!

 

LeanCor Future of Leadership Webinar: "Core Elements of a Cultural Transformation" – Part 2
Wednesday, June 10 ︱ 11AM CDT
In this second webinar of the “Future of Leadership Series,” join Robert Martichenko as he explores the second two gears of a cultural transformation framework. 1) Team Member Success: Skilled Team Members; Meaningful Work Environments; and Team Members as Problem Solvers. 2) Process Ownership: Process Visibility & Performance; Process Discipline & Best Practices; and Relentless Continuous Improvement. Register for Part 2 today!

 

Thursday, May 21, 2020 ︱11am CDT

Responsive, Cost-Effective and Greener Supply Chains Among Themes of Third-Party Logistics Study.

CSCMP President and CEO, Rick Blasgen and panelists Dr. John Langley, clinical professor, supply chain information systems and director of development, Center for Supply Chain Research at Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University; Sylvie Thompson, supply chain practices leader, North America, Infosys Consulting; and Joe Carlier, senior vice president of global sales, Penske Logistics will dive deep into a discussion about the study.

This webinar is a CSCMP member benefit and not accessible to non-members.

May 28 ︱ 11AM-12PM CDT

 

From the moment you tender a shipment to the moment it's safely delivered at its destination, you should have visibility into the status of the truck and location of your freight. In addition, you should be able to identify patterns in your shipments and facilities over time that help you improve the efficiency of your supply chain. This is one of the goals of digital freight networks – to provide detailed insights into your freight operations that highlight inefficiencies and enable you to lower transportation costs.

In this webinar with Convoy, we'll discuss the current challenges in collecting shipment data at scale and how a digital freight network addresses these challenges. We'll cover the different categories of data that digital freight networks collect and how each can benefit your business. And we'll review eight real-world examples of how businesses identified and addressed hidden inefficiencies in their supply chains in partnership with a digital freight network.

April's LMI suggests growth is increasing for: Inventory Levels, Inventory Costs, Transportation Utilization and Transportation Prices. Growth is increasing at a decreasing rate for: Warehouse Utilization and Warehousing Prices. Warehousing Capacity, Transportation Utilization, and Transportation Prices are contracting.

 

CSCMP will again be offering the SCPro™ Bridge Exam at EDGE 2020! The SCPro™ Bridge Exam was created for professionals that already hold a previously earned credential or advanced degree similar to SCPro™.  

CSCMP designed the Supply Chain Exchange Exhibition to provide a platform for companies and organizations to meet and partner with the right solutions provider. And guess what? Decision-makers from organizations like Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, Walt Disney, Nike and many more are attending EDGE 2020 in Orlando, Florida, September 20-23! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with them by becoming a vendor of the Supply Chain Exchange. 

New for 2020 – The Innovation Stage. Think of this as a “Shark Tank” type of presentation taking place on our centrally located stage. Sessions will be held on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday with each session allowing for a 15-minute demonstration followed by a 5-minute Q&A.

 

As a Supply Chain Exchange participant, you can:

 

•  Display your innovative products to 3,000+ leaders spanning the end-to-end supply chain;
•  Establish your products and services as the solution for organizations’ pain points;
•  Reconnect with longtime customers and continue fostering these relationships; and
•  Establish new contacts and develop potential new business.

 

Don’t miss out on showing off your products and services to the right folks. Sign up today before we sell out of premium exhibit space!