If you think robotics is just another over-hyped technology that's not going anywhere, think again. In a recent study, robots are poised to make considerable inroads in almost every segment of the supply chain. Read more...

As companies 'get rid of the deadwood', they often discover that organizational expertise leaves with those workers they replace. It's best to get in front of the problem by figuring out how to institutionalize their knowledge. Read more...

The procurement function is increasing in importance, according to a recent book by Gerard Chich and Rob Hanfield. Bob Trebilcock interviews them on the Supply Chain Management Review site and gets their thoughts on why this is so. Read more...