Here are the latest must-read articles from the July/August 2024 Supply Chain Xchange and CSCMP.
Roberto Isaias: Making Mattel’s supply chain strong “kenough”
Supply chain disruptions don’t always come from negative events like a global pandemic or a natural disaster. Sometimes they come out of positive events such as a spike in sales or an innovation.
Roberto Isaias will be the opening keynote speaker at CSCMP EDGE, Sept. 29-Oct 2 in Nashville.
Under Isaias’ leadership, Mattel has made transformative improvements across its global supply chain, With a focus on the iconic Barbie brand,Isaias will explore its significance as he unravels the supply chain journey of Barbie, detailing how the brand has expanded its share worldwide, weathered supplier challenges, and managed the surging demand.
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The 2024 State of Logistics Report®
Produced annually for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) by global consulting firm Kearney and presented by leading third-party supply chain provider Penske Logistics, the annual report offers a snapshot of the American economy via the lens of the logistics sector and its role in overall supply chains.
Infographic: Annual Salary Survey
Despite the hassles and stagnant pay, job satisfaction remains high for supply chain pros.
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To improve supply chain sustainability, strike while the iron is broken
Research shows that large-scale supply chain disruptions often don’t derail sustainability efforts. Instead, many companies take the opportunity to better incorporate sustainability into their overall network design.
Avoiding supplier conflict and disputes before they begin
Contract disputes are more common than you think. Thankfully there are a host of proven dispute prevention mechanisms that you likely have never heard of but should be taking advantage of. Here are four of the most promising ones.