Supply Chain Monthly - April 2021

Current News

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Why The Barcode Has to Evolve ─ A CSCMP Hot Topic

In an age when consumers expect to be able to access real-time information about the products they buy, the time has come to rethink the role of the U.P.C. barcode, and help industry adopt robust two-dimensional codes that provide dynamic information instantaneously through a single smartphone scan. Retailers and brands should collaborate to uncover any gaps in their supply chains now to prepare for a future of digital consumer engagement via product packaging.

Thank you Corporate Member Melanie Nuce, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at GS1 US, for sharing this CSCMP Hot Topic.

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Improving the Odds of Delivering Measurable ERP Benefits: Seven Steps to Success ─ A CSCMP Hot Topic

Deriving value from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation is not an unrealistic goal. What is troubling, however, is how many firms fail to realize any top- or bottom-line improvements from their ERP transformations; according to Gartner, up to 75% of these do not meet their objectives. Based on this disconcerting trend, Liberty Advisor Group has developed an ERP benefit process and tracking asset to consistently identify, scrutinize, and validate opportunities.

Thank you Corporate Member Alex Jay, Principal at Liberty Advisor Group for sharing this CSCMP Hot Topic.

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CSCMP Awards and Recognition

CSCMP Member Since 1986 Publishes 3rd Novel

Congratulations to Sam Polakoff, a CSCMP member since 1986, on the release of his third novel this July! Sam is president, CEO and owner of Nexterus Inc, the oldest, privately held third party logistics firm in the U.S. (which celebrates its 75 anniversary this year).

Sam's father, Jay Polakoff, was a founding member of the Baltimore roundtable in the 1960’s when the organization was called NCPDM.

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CSCMP’s 2021 Supply Chain Sustainability Award Nominations Due April 30th

CSCMP wants to recognize and celebrate the work supply chain leaders are doing to drive positive social, environmental, and economic impact. The annual Supply Chain Sustainability Award has been established by CSCMP's Sustainable Supply Chain Committee to recognize the positive and genuine impact in advancing environmental, social, and/or economic sustainability in the supply chain.

Must be a CSCMP member to participate. Join CSCMP today to access benefits like prestigious awards recognition, premier networking, events, education, and more!

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CSCMP Congratulates SCPro™ Level One Certification Passers

Josue Canelo, Shipping & Receiving Manager, Freedman Seating

Dr. François Giraud-Carrier, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, Weber State University

Reggie Greenwood, Executive Director, Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator at Governors State University

Maggie Scharf, Associate Buyer, Exact Sciences

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CSCMP's 2021 Academic Research Symposium and Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Symposium Accepting Submissions and Nominations

The 2021 CSCMP Academic Research Symposium (ARS) will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia in conjunction with the CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition: Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern and Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern.

NEW Saturday Teaching Workshop and Industry Panel Session:
Learn the best practices of case teaching in this new addition to the ARS program. Case study pedagogy is among the most effective ways to convey advanced supply chain thinking and practice to students. Become skilled in delivering more effective case-based education.

The case study workshop will be followed by an industry panel session, where the most pressing topics for today's supply chain professionals will be explored for industry-academic exchange and engagement. The Journal of Business Logistics editorial review board and "Meet the Academics" reception follow. Register for the 2021 Academic Research Symposium!

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CSCMP Doctoral Symposium Nominations and Submissions Open Through June 1st

The Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Symposium has been an annual event with CSCMP since 1990. The Bowersox Doctoral Symposium brings together current doctoral students from around the globe to meet and discuss current and future research as they pursue their doctoral degree in supply chain management or logistics. Students are nominated by supervising faculty and chosen by the Bowersox Doctoral Symposium co-chairs. The following criteria should be considered when nominating a symposium candidate.

All nominations must be made by faculty and are limited to doctoral students pursuing academic careers. Nominations from institutions around the world are encouraged to create a cohort of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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CSCMP's Doctoral Dissertation Award Open for Applications

The 2021 Doctoral Dissertation Award (DDA) is open to all who will have completed their doctoral work in a field related to functions within the supply chain between January 1, 2020 and June 1, 2021. If you have already accepted a position at a college or university, you may still apply.

To be considered eligible, candidates MUST be a member of CSCMP and follow the criteria and formatting guidelines and submit a completed application form to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Applications will be accepted now through May 14, 2021.

Must be a CSCMP Academic member to participate.

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ALAN Opens Nominations For 2021 Humanitarian Logistics Awards

The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has opened nominations for its fifth annual Humanitarian Logistics Awards.

“Many humanitarian efforts couldn’t happen – or happen as well – without the generosity of the supply chain community. These awards were created to shine a light on that generosity and honor some of our industry’s most unsung heroes.” - ALAN Executive Director Kathy Fulton

Nominations (including self-nominations) can be made via ALAN’s website now through June 30. Honorees will be announced next fall. ALAN’s Humanitarian Logistics Awards are open to any logistics professional, academic, organization or department.

They are awarded in four key categories, each of which can have multiple honorees:

Outstanding Contribution To Disaster Logistics

Employee Engagement

Research And Academic Contributions

Lifetime Achievement

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CSCMP Featured Members

Elizabeth Kennedy, Senior Account Executive, Gartner

"I joined in March of 2020 to network with Supply Chain professionals and augment my content for the courses I teach in Supply Chain Management, Imports, Exports and Logistics at Houston Community College. Engage - take advantage of the information in the newsletters that come via email, the webinars and accept opportunities to speak at events."

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Prabhu Williams, General Manager, Ocean World Lines Intl., LLC Dubai

"To get more exposure to peer groups working in my domain and participate in conferences and webinars hosted by CSCMP. A definite and noticeable value addition in these pandemic times and to gain SCPro™ certification, which I am looking forward to. Active learners can, definitely gain from materials and writeups for their learning benefit."

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CSCMP Corporate Spotlight ─ Vector

Vector provides document digitization and workflow automation software for shippers, carriers, 3PLs and retailers.

"We're enabling truckdrivers, shippers, receivers to execute on a digital platform." - Will Chu, CEO & Co-founder, Vector

Watch CSCMP's Corporate Spotlight video to learn more about how Vector is leading the industry to help companies become completely digital.

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CSCMP Corporate Spotlight ─ Washington University and The Boeing Center

The Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation (BCSCI) is one of the preeminent operational excellence and supply chain management research centers. The center is part of Washington University in St. Louis (“WashU”) Olin School of Business with a focus on supply chain, operational excellence, technology and logistics innovations, new business models and risk management.

Watch CSCMP's Corporate Spotlight video to learn more about The Boeing Center's mission for developing the next generation of supply chain professionals.

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Connect

Join CSCMP's 9,000+ Member Community Today!

CSCMP's membership options are evolving! We now offer a Basic Membership for only $179, an affordable membership option available at a significantly reduced price. Our Basic Membership provides access to a wide variety of member benefits:

Preferred pricing at local roundtable events and access to CSCMP research and publications, such as the annual State of Logistics Report™, and more.

Access to member-only resources, like webinars and the member directory, career resources, networking opportunities, mentorship, volunteer and leadership opportunities, and preferred pricing on SCPro™ Certification materials.

Basic Membership does not include preferred pricing for EDGE. If you plan to attend CSCMP’s annual EDGE Conference, then Premier Membership will be the best option.

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Welcome to CSCMP: New Enterprise Member Manhattan Associates, Inc. and New Corporate Members, DFM Data Corp, Inc., Vector, and Kroll

Enhance your team with a CSCMP Corporate Membership! Our customizable memberships offer education, access to supply chain research, networking and exposure to elite C-Level conversations via members-only webinars, workshops, and the global CSCMP EDGE annual conference.

Connect with a CSCMP Account Manager today to build a custom package for your team. We look forward to hearing from you. Learn more about CSCMP's Corporate Memberships!

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CSCMP Thought Leadership Opportunities

CSCMP offers several opportunities to participate in thought leadership and reach a highly qualified target audience of influential supply chain management professionals. This is an excellent, strategic opportunity to be shown as a thought leader in the supply chain industry. If you are interested in learning more or have questions about joining as a corporate member, please contact us at corporate@cscmp.org.

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FREE EVENT APRIL 24! Join the Pledge! ISCEA and CSCMP collaborate for Sustainable Supply Chain Pledge Day, a virtual event to connect ISCEA Sustainable Supply Chain Global Ambassadors from around the world. The event is open to all who are interested in pledging to a sustainable supply chain, meeting peers with similar interests, or learning about how to further commit to sustainability by becoming an ISCEA Global Ambassador.

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Inspire and Educate Youth About Supply Chain with CSCMP and Junior Achievement

CSCMP is excited to work with Junior Achievement (JA), one of the world’s largest youth-serving NGOs. JA delivers cutting-edge, experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. The JA network of 470,000 volunteers serves more than 10 million students in more than 100 countries. Junior Achievement’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy, and CSCMP is pleased to provide CSCMP members with opportunities to get involved in this effort.

CSCMP members have the opportunity to become virtual volunteers to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in their local communities by helping them learn about the supply chain profession.

Ways to engage:

“Beam-in” to an in-person classroom, or connect with a class through a remote platform for a minimum of one, 15-minute session from the comfort of your home or office.

Record a brief 5-minute video as a subject matter expert on a topic related to Junior Achievement content and/or discuss their supply chain management career.

Interested in participating in this new CSCMP member-only opportunity? Join the most powerful supply chain community today to participate in our volunteer opportunities and awards. Become a CSCMP member today!

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Training and Development

GET READY: CSCMP's Summer 2021 Mentorship Program Kicks Off Soon!

CSCMP's Summer 2021 Mentorship Program kicks off in July 2021, but the enrollment process starts on April 26, 2021. Developed by CSCMP's Young Professionals Committee, the program is designed to foster knowledge and connection through learning partnerships.

CSCMP's Mentorship Program will unfold in three phases:

Enrollment Period: The enrollment period will run from April 26 through May 26, 2021.

Profile Creation & Pairing: The second phase of the Mentorship Program will run from June 1 to July 1, 2021. Participants will create online profiles and get matched with a partner during this time.

Mentoring Begins: The third phase will be the beginning of the mentoring relationship, and this will begin on July 6, 2021.

*To qualify for the mentorship program, you must be an active CSCMP member. Join CSCMP today to benefit from mentorship, volunteer opportunities, exclusive event pricing, and so much more!

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Reuters Events Supply Chain Europe 2021 (19-20 May, Online)

Supply chain operations are transforming to serve the future. Digital, value-based collaboration and holistic visibility are critical to success.

Reuters Events Supply Chain Europe 2021 (May 19-20, online) is the most influential event for supply chain, logistics, and technology leaders to come together and define the future. It is the only place that gathers industry-leading strategists with operational experts who can provide the granular details on specific technologies and advancements that will destroy complexity and siloed supply chains, enhancing your ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

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March LMI® at 72.2

According to the Logistics Manager's Index® as of March 2021, the overall LMI index is 72.2, up from February’s reading of 67.2. This is the highest score for the overall index in the last two years, and the third highest overall score in the history of the index. This increase is driven by continued expansion across the cost metrics and continued contractions in available logistics capacity. March’s reading is significantly higher than the index-average LMI score of 62.9.

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Edge Conference

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Save $500 on CSCMP EDGE Registration!

Join the industry’s thought leaders at supply chain’s premier event™, held in-person September 19-22, 2021 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

EDGE 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. We are eager to reunite with our members and community at large!

Experience three information-packed days where you will:

Discover more than 100 forward-thinking sessions covering real-world strategies implemented to maximize and transform supply chains.

Learn from dynamic speakers and industry experts.

Explore the Supply Chain Exchange Exhibition where you can safely see and experience the latest supply chain technologies up close and personal.

Network with leading, emerging, and future supply chain leaders from all over the world.

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Atlanta Here We Come!

World-class restaurants, professional sports teams, and an abundance of attractions make Atlanta the center for culture and entertainment in the South.

EDGE attendees can look forward to experiencing the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, tasting innovative flavors at the World of Coca-Cola, visiting historic sites – and so much more. We hope you’re excited to discover the vibrancy Atlanta has to offer!

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Showcase Your Products and Services at the EDGE 2021 Supply Chain Exchange!

Join 120+ exhibitors showcasing the latest and most cutting-edge products, tech, and systems equipment at the 2021 Supply Chain Exchange during EDGE. Become an official exhibitor today to position YOUR brand as a global innovator and leader in the end-to-end supply chain.

As a Supply Chain Exchange participant, you will:

Get to network live and in-person with top supply chain decision-makers from around the globe.

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 strengthening these relationships.

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