Supply Chain Management Review

SCMR operates on a model akin to that of the Harvard Business Review, mainly showcasing articles and features written by professors from business schools, supply chain experts, and industry analysts. The publication covers a wide range of subjects, such as sourcing and procurement, technology and software, transportation and logistics, supply chain education, and various other supply chain-related topics. Additionally, SCMR offers many case studies that highlight the experiences of companies like Wal-Mart, Motorola, IBM, and Pfizer.

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Remembering Fred Smith, FedEx founder

4 days ago | scmr.com | Jeff Berman

Frederick W. Smith, founder and executive chairman of Memphis-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider FedEx, passed away on Saturday, June 21. Smith was 80. In a message sent to FedEx team members, Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx Corporation, wrote that Smith was more than just the pioneer of an industry and the founder of FedEx.“He was the heart and soul of FedEx—its PSP [People-Service-Profit] culture, values, integrity, and spirit,” he said.
C.H. Robinson rolls out AI agent to address LTL classification overhaul

1 week ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

Shippers moving less-than-truckload goods must comply with new National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) rules regarding freight classifications. As outlined in National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Docket 2025-1, the new rules, which will go into effect on July 19, shift from commodity-based to density-based freight. The change means shippers need to comply with weight and dimensions requirements when determining the freight classification of their shipments.
Danone latest to announce new US investment

1 week ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

Danone U.S. has announced a major expansion at its longtime manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, opening a $65 million production line dedicated to its growing coffee and creamer portfolio. The investment supports demand for popular brands such as International Delight and STōK Cold Brew Coffee and reflects a broader trend of global food and beverage companies expanding their U.S. manufacturing presence in 2025.
A conversation on the life sciences supply chain with DHL’s Jim Saponaro

3 weeks ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

The life sciences and healthcare supply chain is experiencing both extraordinary growth and intensifying complexity. From rising investments in pharmaceutical manufacturing to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, the sector faces pressures—and opportunities—that demand operational precision and scale. For DHL Supply Chain, which manages more than 100 million square feet across 550 sites in North America, these challenges are defining a new era of strategic logistics.
Data center growth driving new logistics opportunities

3 weeks ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

Data centers are at the heart of the AI revolution, and the U.S. is leaning heavily into their development. With investments expected to total more than $1 trillion over the next five years, the facilities are driving a new era in U.S. technological achievements. That centers, though, require a lot of infrastructure, including logistics support, to happen. DP World sees its expertise and global footprint as positioning it to support this next wave of infrastructure development.
Manufacturing activity declines for the third straight month, reports ISM

3 weeks ago | scmr.com | Jeff Berman

Manufacturing activity fell for the third consecutive month in May, according to the new edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business, which was issued today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 48.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.2% from April’s 48.7 reading.
Every item counts: The role of item-level visibility in a modern supply chain

4 weeks ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

In a world where uncertainty—driven by tariffs, labor shortages, and shifting consumer expectations—is the new normal, companies are rethinking how they manage and respond to supply chain risk. For Seagull Scientific, a company whose solutions span labeling, serialization, and real-time tracking, the answer is increasingly clear: item-level visibility is no longer optional. It’s foundational.
Navigating tariffs, reshoring, and the electronic supply chain

4 weeks ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

The electronics supply chain is at a crossroads. Amid shifting trade policies, the push for reshoring, and rapid technological advancements, companies are grappling with unprecedented levels of uncertainty. Richard Barnett, chief marketing officer of SupplyFrame, says that despite the uncertainty, businesses can navigate the current landscape, but it requires some additional due diligence. The weight of uncertainty“Uncertainty is the biggest challenge,” Barnett tells Supply Chain Management Review.
Rooted in uncertainty: Why the agricultural supply chain is ripe for…

1 month ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

When Amir Lehr looks at the global agricultural supply chain, he sees a system straining under the weight of unpredictable pressures. As CEO of Acclym (formerly Agritask), a company working to digitize and modernize supply and value chains, Lehr is helping companies confront a perfect storm of climate disruption, geopolitical tensions, and fragmented infrastructure. "The supply and value chain is really suffering today,” he says.
Targeted automation offers an entry into the new frontier

1 month ago | scmr.com | Brian Straight

As companies weigh the uncertainties of reshoring, tariffs, and rising labor costs, warehouse automation is moving forward—but not necessarily in the way some expected. Instead of billion-dollar automated facilities, many organizations are opting for smaller, more targeted deployments, especially during these uncertain times, according to Zebra Technologies executives Andre Luecht and Nicholas Wegman.