Brian Straight
Writer at Freelance
Editor in Chief at Supply Chain Management Review
Brian Straight covers logistics, procurement, tech and management issues in the supply chain as Editor in Chief of Supply Chain Management Review. Follow @SCMR
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1 week ago |
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Editor’s note: A version of this article first appeared in the Straight Talk newsletter on March 23. To sign up for the weekly newsletter and receive news like this before others, click here. Earlier this year, Honeywell announced that its board of directors had approved the separation of its Automation and Aerospace Technologies business units, along with a previously announced plan to spin off its Advanced Materials business, into three distinct, publicly traded companies.
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Editor’s note: A version of this article first appeared in the Straight Talk newsletter on March 23. To sign up for the weekly newsletter and receive news like this before others, click here. Ed Auriemma is a little more than 10 months into his role as a first-time CEO. That hasn’t stopped him from setting a clear path forward for his employer. When Auriemma joined Körber Supply Chain Software, a joint venture between Körber AG and KKR, immediately spent time talking with the employees.
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2 weeks ago |
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Editor’s note: Leadership Lens, appearing online at scmr.com on the second Tuesday of each month, offers insight into leadership issues and how to address them. If you are interested in future topics, you can see a full list of upcoming topics on our Editorial Calendar. Digital transformation in the warehouse is no longer a luxury—it’s a strategic imperative.
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2 weeks ago |
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In today’s rapidly shifting global landscape, the success of a procurement organization hinges on much more than just securing the best price or managing contracts efficiently. At the heart of long-term procurement excellence lies something often underestimated: strong, strategic relationships—especially with suppliers.
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3 weeks ago |
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Scandit CTO and co-founder Christian Floerkemeier joins SCMR’s 6 Questions…
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