Fred Smith is not worried about Amazon
Speaking at MIT, FedEx founder said he does not see Amazon as a direct competitor.
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Articles by Susan K. Lacefield
OUTBOUND
It’s time to up your marketing game
Want to fill all those open positions in your supply chain so that you’re not working two jobs? It’s time to hone your promotional skills.
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CSCMP EDGE 2022
Using predictive analytics to make cycle counting better
Third-party logistics provider uses mathematical model to make cycle counting more targeted and efficient.
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CSCMP EDGE 2022
CSCMP EDGE keynote challenges attendees to rethink sustainability and the circular supply chain
TerraCycle founder and CEO Tom Szaky stresses considering economics of recycling and reuse while making it convenient.
CSCMP EDGE 2022
3PL customer satisfaction levels drop by 7%, says annual report
More than 80% of shippers would describe their 3PL relationship as “successful,” down from 90% in 2022, according to the "2023 Third-Party Logistics Study."
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CSCMP EDGE 2022
Keynote speaker: Want to solve the labor shortage? Start valuing blue-collar work
Mandy Rennehan, known as the “blue-collar CEO,” urges attendees of CSCMP EDGE conference to “be relatable” and better communicate the value of supply chain jobs.
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OUTBOUND
Keep the future and the present separate
It can feel impossible to think about the future and deal with day-to-day operational challenges. Maybe the answer is to not even try.
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THOUGHT LEADER
Supply chain’s miracle workers: interview with Jim Cafone
In less than a year, Jim Cafone and his team at Pfizer created a whole new supply chain for the Covid vaccine. Now, with the development of a new antiviral pill, they’re looking to do it all over again.
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Three retail supply chain trends to watch
After a challenging 2021, retailers will look to reassess their supply chains while juggling workforce and sustainability goals, says industry association exec.
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