Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrainMore from Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrainTechnologyPodcast | Will Technology Cause Warehouse Working Conditions to Suffer?The potential downside of automation in the warehouse isn’t just about the number of human jobs that it’s poised to erase.January 3, 2020LogisticsPort of Oakland Outlook: A Conversation With New Executive DirectorIn naming new executive director Danny Wan, the Port of Oakland drew from among its ranks — Wan has served for 13 years in a variety of advisory and executive management roles, including port attorney. In this conversation with SupplyChainBrain, he outlines his vision of the port’s future.January 2, 2020Global Trade & EconomicsCan Domestic Battery Production for Electric Vehicles Keep Pace With Demand?The production of electric vehicles has surged over the past year, and with it an increased need for batteries. December 27, 2019TechnologyAutomation Allows Companies to Shed Human Workers. Can It Also Save Them?Automation is generally seen as the enemy of human workers. But can it also be used to avoid layoffs?December 23, 2019SC Finance & Revenue ManagementPodcast | Supply-Chain Finance: Myth and RealityIs supply-chain finance just a way for buyers of goods and services to squeeze discounts out of their suppliers?December 20, 2019TechnologyOn Road to Growth, Small Company Gets a Handle on ManufacturingPapa & Barkley, maker of cannabis-based wellness products, navigates a steep growth trajectory with MRP software designed specifically for small companies.December 19, 2019Inventory Planning/OptimizationNew Research Shows Improvement in Working Capital OptimizationThe latest Hackett Group survey of cost and working capital performance reveals a marked improvement in that area, at least when it comes to accounts receivable and inventory levels. December 19, 2019TechnologyWhy Most Companies Aren’t Meeting Their Cost-Cutting GoalsAccording to research from CFOShare, more than 80% of organizations aiming to cut costs in 2020 and beyond will fall short in that effort.December 17, 2019Sourcing/Procurement/SRMAlibaba Makes a Play for North American Small-Business SellersAlibaba is already the world’s largest e-commerce and retailing company. But it’s looking to make an even bigger splash in North America, with a new initiative aimed at small business-to-business sellers.December 16, 2019LogisticsPodcast | The State of Online Returns: Where Are Retailers Falling Short?For many shoppers, the returning of merchandise continues to be a painful process. And their demands are only growing more intense.December 13, 2019Previous PagePage 148 of 265Next Page
