Logistics is a key part of supply chain management, but not the whole thing. This is because logistics refers to the distribution element of a supply chain, including both transportation and storage.

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the September 2024 issue of Supply Chain Management Review. To subscribe, click here. Global supply chains span multiple countries and regions, and ...

What is Supply Chain Management? Supply chain management (SCM) is the strategic orchestration of activities that encompass the planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and customer service ...

This combination of technology and on-the-ground decision-making is expected to improve delivery speed and customer satisfaction.

Analyst Insight: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics and supply chains has increased significantly over the past several years as companies have been seeking ways to enhance decision ...

Jeff Tompkins is a writer and teacher of English as a Second Language living in New York City. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1967 and was educated at Brown University and University College ...

Global supply chains span multiple countries and regions, and diverse cultural and competitive nuances distinguish them. To manage their international operations as efficiently as possible, companies ...