Many articles about the impact of robots in the distribution center include predictions of large-scale job losses for human workers, says SupplyChain 24/7. While “Robots Replace People” is an attention-grabbing headline, the truth is far more complicated. When will robots take over the entire DC operation? READ MORE
A futuristic new book, “The LIVING Supply Chain: The Evolving Imperative of Operating in Real Time,” by Robert Handfield, Ph.D. and Tom Linton re-imagines what supply chain is, and what it’s becoming. Their premise is that supply chains are ecosystems that adjust and evolve in ways similar to the ways the natural world behaves. READ MORE
In this age of Big Data, do economics still drive decisions in the Supply Chain? Industry professionals can access a wide range of public and private data and a vast amount of statistics and data analysis. But are resources such as Bureau of Labor Statistics or Producer Price Index still relevant today? READ MORE
“Most companies are operating in a decades-old paradigm when it comes to talent, explains the authors of this SCMR article. “New ways of thinking about—and managing—talent are desperately needed to compete in the digital era. Organizations who can successfully engage and integrate the diverse motivations … will gain a talent advantage over their competitors.” READ MORE
