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Senior Editor, Procurement & Sourcing
Elena Tan specializes in strategic sourcing and global procurement frameworks. Her work examines the resilience of raw material supplies and supplier relationship management in volatile markets.
elena.tan@supplychainreview.orgBased on Abhijeet Singh's receipt of the 2026 Global Recognition Award, this article analyzes the industrial logic behind supply chain digitalization, electronic bills of lading, and cross-regional coordination, exploring how technology enhances operational efficiency and resilience.
Global supply chain volatility is intensifying. How can companies systematically identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks? Based on the latest industry data, this article analyzes the core SCRM framework, internal and external risk types, key challenges, and the application of digital tools, helping companies shift from passive response to proactive planning and enhance supply chain resilience and transparency.
An in-depth analysis of the five major types and core frameworks of procurement strategies for 2026, helping enterprises build supply chain resilience.
Against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring, China's manufacturing sector is shifting from cost advantages to comprehensive advantages in automation, industrial clusters, and supply chain coordination. This article analyzes the drivers, impacts, and future trends of this transformation, providing a reference for corporate procurement and manufacturing layout.
Global supply chain pressures have eased from their pandemic peaks, and industrial manufacturers are shifting from a sole focus on resilience to rebalancing efficiency and risk. According to a Deloitte report, 86.2% of companies have begun de-risking, and 97% are restructuring their supply chains. This article examines the decision-making logic and regional impacts behind strategies such as nearshoring and China+1.
In-depth analysis of the global supply chain management BPO market: $85.5 billion in 2026, projected to reach $166.7 billion by 2036, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. Offshore outsourcing accounts for 64%, retail and fast-moving consumer goods account for 42%, and China leads in growth.
Global tariff policies continue to adjust, and procurement organizations are facing challenges such as insufficient data transparency, supplier pricing games, and differences in industry risks. Based on discussions at the 2025 CPO Summit hosted by EY and WBENC, this article analyzes how Chief Procurement Officers can use strategies such as data war rooms, supply chain resilience assessment, and local sourcing to turn tariff pressure into opportunities for supply chain transformation.
This article, based on the "Real Economy" report published by RSM, analyzes how advanced manufacturing investment is reshaping the geographic landscape of supply chains, and how companies should adjust their product portfolios and production footprints.
This article, based on a systematic review of 99 academic publications, analyzes the current state of blockchain technology adoption in the global seafood supply chain, the roles of key stakeholders, adoption barriers, and future directions, and discusses how blockchain can enhance traceability and transparency and reshape global sourcing and supply chain risk management.
Global tariff policies continue to fluctuate, and Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) face challenges such as data transparency, industry-specific pressures, and supplier pricing behavior. This article, based on discussions at the EY and WBENC 2025 CPO Summit, analyzes how companies can enhance supply chain resilience by establishing tariff data rooms, improving supplier collaboration, and localizing procurement.
Belgian fashion brand Bellerose has migrated its upstream supply chain from inefficient internal systems to a collaborative digital platform by deploying an e-SCM platform, achieving real-time visibility, efficiency improvement, and cost optimization. This article analyzes its transformation logic and supply chain impact.
France faces severe supply chain risks in the critical minerals sector, particularly concentrated in the processing stage. The IEA's 2026 outlook points out that China and Indonesia account for three-quarters of the global growth in refined mineral supply, leaving industries such as batteries and permanent magnets—on which France's energy transition relies—exposed to highly concentrated supply chains. This article analyzes the roots, impacts, and future evolution of France's supply chain vulnerability as the most ambitious energy transitioner among G7 countries.
Global Fortune 500 companies lose nearly $1.4 trillion annually due to unplanned downtime, with costs reaching $2.3 million per hour. This reality is driving manufacturers to elevate parts availability to the same importance as price, as the logic of supply chain procurement undergoes a fundamental shift.
Sustainable supply chains have become a priority for operations and resilience. Based on research from PwC, McKinsey, and corporate practices, this article analyzes 17 high-impact initiatives covering dimensions such as full-chain collaboration, data-driven approaches, and energy efficiency. It explores their effects on procurement costs, delivery lead times, inventory levels, and supply chain resilience, while also looking ahead to trends over the next 1–5 years.
A joint survey by Proxima and Bain shows that 51% of CEOs believe their companies cannot operate normally for more than three weeks under a major supply chain disruption, and 72% are willing to pay more than 10% in additional costs in exchange for supply chain resilience. AI demonstrates value in risk monitoring, but data quality and skill shortages constrain further application.
Supply chain sustainability has evolved from an environmental issue to an operational and resilience priority. Based on industry research, this article outlines 17 high-impact actions, covering data measurement, supplier collaboration, energy efficiency improvement, and more, helping companies reduce carbon emissions while stabilizing costs and enhancing services.
2026 Logistics Status Report shows that US logistics costs as a percentage of GDP have fallen to 7.8%, the frequency of trade policy changes reaches once every 1.5 weeks, companies are shifting from cyclical optimization to continuous adaptation, and artificial intelligence and automation have become core competitive tools.
Analyze how the US manufacturing reshoring policy (Fortress America) and the data center construction frenzy are reshaping global supply chains, and discuss the impact of China's new production strategies on US automobile exports.
Gartner released the 2026 Global Supply Chain Top 25 list, with Schneider Electric retaining the top spot, followed by Nvidia and Walmart in second and third place. The list reflects that supply chain leadership is shifting from cost efficiency to autonomy, networking, and end-to-end collaboration. Artificial intelligence is no longer just an automation tool but is reshaping the underlying logic of human-machine collaboration. This article provides an in-depth interpretation of the supply chain trends behind the list, corporate decision-making logic, and its impact on the global industrial chain.
Schneider Electric ranks first for four consecutive years, NVIDIA jumps to second, and Walmart rises to third. This article analyzes the supply chain logic behind the ranking, exploring how AI, digitalization, and end-to-end collaboration define future competitiveness.