Supply Chain Monthly

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One of the biggest threats facing many companies today is the aggressive encroachment of “digital giants” like Amazon and Alibaba into the small-customer segment of their traditional markets. By focusing on serving smaller customers, the digital giants are rapidly seizing market share across an expansive range of product categories.
 
Amazon is the “poster child” for digital giant success. It has a laser-tight strategic focus: providing information-rich, arm’s-length services to small customers. The company has literally turned this strategy into a science with relentless, constant improvement. The core of Amazon’s strategy is twofold: use customer information plus algorithmic recommendations to micro-segment and capture this small-customer market; and serve that market with a supply chain that deploys scores of highly automated distribution centers linked to sets of dense, rapid-delivery routes.
 
In response to this disruptive trend, savvy incumbent companies are shifting their focus to defensible market segments – higher-service customers – where they have an advantage over the digital giants. They maintain that advantage by using supply chain integration and other innovative strategies to cement their premier customer relationships and turbocharge their profitability. This strategy requires supply chain managers to become adept at identifying the unique needs of their increasingly diverse customer segments and to tailor well-designed supply chain links to each of them.

Nominations are open for Food Logistics' 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, which recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.
 
Have someone in mind? Be sure to submit your nominations by 6 p.m. CST, Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Nominations are open for Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2022 Pros to Know award, which recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Entries are due December 19, 2021 at 6 p.m. CST.

"I joined CSCMP in 2018 on the advice of a trusted friend in the logistics industry. I was looking for a vibrant organization that encouraged networking and educational opportunities in the Southern California region. My advice to new members is to participate in as many events as possible. I have developed lasting relationships and business opportunities through meeting other CSCMP members. The events and lectures are top notch." 
 
Watch Jim Stewart's recent CSCMP Member Mondays video here.

"I joined CSCMP in February 2019. The main reason that I joined was I had just started a new job at CDW and my manager, Chris Pride, had told me all these awesome things about the group. Since I was new to the area and the supply chain scene, I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet people and learn more industry knowledge. The advice I would give is don’t hesitate to sign up for an event even if you may not be super familiar with the topic. There is always room to learn and even if you end up not being interested in the topic you will without a doubt meet someone new."

CBRE delivers a holistic approach to a company’s commercial real estate and supply chain strategy creating real estate outcomes that enable clients to realize their strategic objectives. 

Tech Mahindra is a 5.1 billion dollar organization with over 125,000 professionals spread across 90 countries engaging with various Fortune 500 companies and other large enterprises in their 1000+ customer base. They provide a deep and proven experience working with customers in Transportation, Logistics, Retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Telecom, and Healthcare & Life Science.

The transportation and logistics industry is bouncing back, and with it, new challenges are being met! The strong demand is not going anywhere, the shipping capacity is steadily feeling tight, there are constant rising rates, and we need to keep bringing high-quality service to retain customers and engage new ones.

 

Join GLT Logistics with their virtual event: “Mastering the 3C’s of Logistics,” November 17 at 10:00 am EST, to take a look back and forward, develop fresh strategies to grow your business, and have a path on the approach you need to take to excel and get the best results out of this unique situation.

Today, the majority of U.S. Fortune 500 shipments are sent through preloaded drop trailers. If they could, many shippers would move 100% of their loads as drop to benefit from its efficiency, foregoing live loads altogether. Unfortunately, shippers haven’t been able to move all their loads this way because traditional drop-and-hook is inflexible, making it all but impossible to react to rapid changes in demand.  
 
Convoy solved this problem with the launch of the industry’s first automated drop-and-hook service for backup, spot, and primary freight, offering shippers quality, nationwide drop capacity across their routing guides.  
 
Join Convoy’s Ari Bixhorn and Mikey Abboud for this 30-minute webinar to learn about:

According to the October Logistics Manager’s Index Report^®, the overall index is 72.6, up slightly from September’s reading of 72.2. The first month of the first quarter continues the torrid pace of growth in the logistics industry seen throughout 2021. This increase is largely driven by decreases in available capacity – particularly downstream Transportation Capacity, along with increased Inventory Levels – particularly upstream. Taken together, we see that a glut of inventory is stuck upstream, as downstream retailers scramble to move goods to consumers.

 

CSCMP designed the Supply Chain Exchange Exhibition to provide a platform for companies and organizations to meet and partner with the right solutions provider. Become an official EDGE 2022 Supply Chain Exchange Exhibitor today to position your brand as a global innovator and leader in the end-to-end supply chain.
 
Showcasing your products at the Supply Chain Exchange will expose you to the decision-makers from the organizations you target like Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, Walt Disney, Nike, and many more, who attend EDGE, in Nashville, Tennessee, September 18-21!

 

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!