By Patrick Burnson ·
December 5, 2018
Strength in employment and income, solid gains in household net worth and elevated consumer sentiment have generated considerable momentum just as tariffs on some $200 billion of imports from China have gone into effect.
By Michael Zimmerman ·
December 5, 2018
This year’s logistics trends are pointing to a single scenario for 2019: a steep grade ahead. As demand outpaced supply in every sector of logistics, carriers have been in control. A variety of factors—from high fuel costs to constricted labor markets—will conspire to keep prices high. To contain costs and ensure stability, shippers must become more efficient, in part by leveraging emerging technological tools.
By Saurabh Chandra, Debabrata Ghosh and Sandeep Nimje ·
December 5, 2018
India has emerged as a major automotive manufacturing hub. But this massive and complex market presents logistical challenges, especially at a time when there is increasing interest in sustainable logistics solutions. One option: Transport more autos by water—but the nation’s waterway systems are underdeveloped.
By Patrick Burnson ·
December 5, 2018
When the “3PL Value Creation/North America Summit 2018” convenes in Chicago this month, shippers will hear from a diverse group of industry experts on how to drive the best deals with their lead providers in both the global and domestic arenas.
By Patrick Burnson ·
December 4, 2018
While President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping a have agreed a truce in the US-China trade war for a period of 90 days, many Pacific Rim supply chain managers may still feel they are living on borrowed time.
By SCMR Staff ·
December 3, 2018
New, interactive tool will help supply chain professionals learn about potential uses of blockchain
By Jeff Berman ·
December 3, 2018
The report’s key metric, the PMI, rose 1.6% to 59.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) while the index has grown for 27 consecutive months, with the overall economy now having grown for 115 consecutive months.
By Patrick Burnson ·
December 3, 2018
Businesses around the world are reappraising their supply chains to be more sustainable, driven by expectations of financial rewards, says a new study.
By SCMR Staff ·
November 30, 2018
350 of its 430 facilities to receive a technology upgrade
WEBCAST
By SCMR Staff ·
November 30, 2018
Is Digital Transformation a risk or an opportunity? This webinar will detail Manufacturing industry challenges and how using IoT can address these challenges through optimizing logistics, improving processes and gaining meaningful insights.
By SCMR Staff ·
November 30, 2018
Integrating a supply chain under one executive can drive value but may come with its own challenges, posits a new white paper by the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business. According to its authors, solutions may be found in redefining the concept of supply chain integration.
WHITE PAPER
By SCMR Staff ·
November 29, 2018
In this whitepaper, take a closer look at how this new e-commerce world is affecting different segments of the supply chain.
By Patrick Burnson ·
November 29, 2018
According to the IHS Markit U.S. PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) special tariff survey released today, the data indicate that U.S .manufacturers expect tariffs to have a widespread upward impact on prices over the next two years.
By Patrick Burnson ·
November 27, 2018
In an industry first, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) announced new membership requirements to advance the sustainability performance of the mining sector, committing members to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
By Patrick Burnson ·
November 26, 2018
Gartner, Inc. has released its 10th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking. The ranking recognizes organizations across the healthcare value chain that demonstrate leadership in improving human life at sustainable costs.