While new technologies can often take time to reach full adoption, the warehouse execution system
has seen a quicker acceptance curve than its predecessors.
Respondents expressed optimism in the economy, and more than 50% say they’ve seen a “greater focus and understanding of supply chains” from those in the C-Suite.
Getting a thoroughly broad view of supply chain operations gives a supply chain professional a career boost because it makes him or her more useful to the company.
Accenture will absorb roughly 220 consultants from Insight Sourcing and gain access to the company's portfolio of more than 40 technology procurement tools.
CDL 1000 founder Andrew Sobko said that this acquisition, as well as the company’s purchase of Hickory Transportation Services in November, will allow the organization to expand its services nationwide.