Articles by Supply Management

SCM, Procurement Software Market Worth $9Bn in 2013; SAP Leads All Others

May 15, 2014

The market in supply chain management and procurement software grew by 7.3 percent to $8.9bn (£5.27bn) in 2013, according to Gartner.

Expect Crop Prices to Escalate Considerably if Climate Change Continues Unabated, Study Finds

April 3, 2014

Supply Management

Global crop yields for maize, rice and wheat could be significantly affected by 2050 if nothing is done to tackle climate change.

Biggest Risk to Latin American Supply Chains? Inadequate Labor-Protection Laws.

March 3, 2014

Supply Management

A lack of systems to meet local laws and ethical standards is the number one supply chain issue in Latin America, according to a report.

E-commerce Field Said to Lure Supply Chain Professionals from Traditional Retail Sector

August 29, 2013

Supply Management

The growth of e-commerce is causing a "headache" for the retail sector because it is sucking up supply chain professionals, according to a report. The Talent Spotlight, produced by recruiter Badenoch and Clark, said talent is "flocking" to e-commerce firms and leaving the wider retail sector with tough-to-fill vacancies.