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The Fascinating Logistics Behind FIFA’s Living Pitch

Posted 06/12/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially arrived, bringing billions of people together to cheer their home countries on the world stage. Yet, for supply chain professionals, the true spectacle of this North American tournament isn't just the athletic feats;...

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Why Resilience Begins Far Beyond the Factory

Posted 06/05/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE Long before a product ever reaches the consumer’s hands, it travels through a hidden landscape of suppliers, partners and ecosystems — a reality ASCM has championed for years. Our docuseries, The Chain, pulls back the curtain on the intricacie...

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Micro-Fulfillment Centers Make 10-Minute Delivery a Reality

Posted 05/29/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

As e-commerce has evolved alongside innovations in technology, the time it takes for a product to move from warehouse to customer has shrunk — and customer expectation has ballooned in response. From Amazon’s two-day shipping and FedEx’s overnight delivery to reaching that last m...

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Target’s Newest Executive Hire Signals a Return to Basics for Supply Chains

Posted 05/22/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE In an economic environment where many companies are scrambling to invest in technology, automation and transformation, the core challenge for any retail business is still stocking shelves and selling products. Although tech innovations are exciting and ne...

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ASCM Research Shows High-Paying, Rewarding Jobs Still Within Reach

Posted 05/15/2026 12:00 am  

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE While today’s economic headlines spark financial anxiety for many, the demand for end-to-end expertise has once again put supply chain professionals in a position of strength. The 2026 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career ...

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Amazon Scales Its Logistics into an End-to-End Service

Posted 05/08/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE What began as a “garage-business” online bookstore has today evolved into a global infrastructure powerhouse, capable of moving goods at a scale that rivals the world’s busiest shipping hubs.&...

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Why Purpose-Driven Operations are the New Standard

Posted 05/01/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE In an era of relentless disruption, global supply chain leaders know that the health of their business is inseparable from the health of the systems and people sustaining it. Indeed, supply chains are where the efficient fulf...

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Tightening Hormuz Bottleneck Forces More Resource Shortages

Posted 04/24/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE Despite talk about the end of the U.S. invasion of Iran, the war rages on. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to cargo ships and oil tankers, delaying shipments and raising prices on ever...

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New Chinese Laws Put Global Sourcing Teams at Risk

Posted 04/17/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE After the Supreme Court ruled on President Trump’s widescale tariff measures earlier this year, and Trump responded with a flat 10% global charge, it seemed as if the tariff roller coaster might be over. But U.S. consumers weren&...

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The Deep-Space Mastery of Artemis II’s Supply Chain

Posted 04/10/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE Forget “one small step” — Artemis II is a giant leap made up of thousands and thousands of steps, each painstakingly orchestrated. And while the world watches the astronauts make history, thos...

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