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Demand in the Global Air Cargo Supply Chain Remains “Robust”

Monday, February 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Transport Association recently released full-year 2017 data for global air freight markets showing that global demand grew by 9.0%. This was more than double the 3.6% annual growth recorded in 2016.

If it’s January, it must be Cambridge

Thursday, January 25, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock The future of supply chain was on display at MIT's annual student night

Oracle Modern Supply Chain Experience Promises to Address Key Industry Issues

Monday, January 22, 2018 · Patrick Burnson As Oracle prepares for its Modern Supply Chain Experience (MSCE) taking place in San Jose, CA from January 29-31, we asked company executives to share a few insights and forecasts surfacing at the event

Supply Chain Managers Shape the World

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 · Michael Gravier Supply chain leaders carry out the trade and exchanges necessary for a prosperous world.

Tips for Navigating the Global 3PL Marketplace: Harnessing Shipper Expectations

Monday, January 15, 2018 · Patrick Burnson When supply chain managers examine the global third-party logistics (3PL) marketplace this year, many industry analysts suggest that they take a “granular” view.

Guest Forecast: Major Supply Chain Trends for 2018

Thursday, December 21, 2017 · Raanan Cohen The volume of parcels and services delivered to people's doorsteps is only going to keep growing, with significant implications for businesses, cities, and established delivery businesses.

Ongoing Supply Chain “Disruptions” Indicated in Latest Ti Survey

Monday, December 18, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Transport Intelligence (Ti), a consultancy based in Bath UK, has just produced a collection of primary research reflecting the latest thinking in the market and the views of senior executives within its Logistics Briefing network.

Digital Trade Transformation: Ten Observations for 2018: Part III

Monday, December 11, 2017 · Michael Gravier Trade compliance has become a hot issue since the election, with economic nationalism rising across multiple global trading powers.

DB Schenker Poised For Growth in Expanded Global Supply Chain Arena

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 · Patrick Burnson In an exclusive interview, executives expand on global giant's mission and forecast

Supply Chains in Advanced Markets Should Become More Agile, Says Atradius

Monday, November 20, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Atradius, a consultancy specializing in trade credit insurance, surety and debt collections, maintains that the global economy has continued to gain momentum over the past months, with a 3.1% expansion projected for this year.

Foreign Trade Zones Remain Popular with Supply Chain Managers

Thursday, October 5, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers have long valued Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) because they're secure areas under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervision generally considered outside CBP territory upon activation. Located in or near CBP ports of entry, they're the…

“Trusted IoT Alliance” Recently Launched to Unite Supply Chain Industry

Thursday, September 21, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The mission of the Trusted IoT Alliance is to bring companies together to develop and set the standard for an open source blockchain protocol to support IoT technology in major industries worldwide.

Organic Sourcing: An Asymmetric Challenge of Supply and Demand

Saturday, September 16, 2017 · Vipon Kumar The retail market for organic products continues to defy gravity. All indications point to double-digit growth driven by consumer trends around health and wellness, clean label, natural, non-GMO, local and fresh eating. In the United States and Europe, the demand for organic…

Amber Road Expands Support for ACE PGA Single Window

Saturday, September 16, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Amber Road, a provider of cloud-based global trade management (GTM) solutions, recently announced that its software platform has expanded support for the new import filing requirements under the United States Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Single Window for Partner…

Global Economy Picks Ups Speed, Says Atradius Worldwide

Friday, August 4, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The global economy is continuing to strengthen, notes Atradius Worldwide, a consultancy specializing in trade credit insurance, surety and debt collections.