Monday, May 24, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Multiple trends are affecting the ability of logistics functions and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to effectively deliver on their goals, notes a new research study by Gartner.
Monday, May 24, 2021 · Patrick Long
Find out why the recent Colonial Pipeline cyberattack reinforces the need for modeling and creating a digital twin of a supply chain, which can go a long way in planning for uncertainty.
Monday, May 24, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The Long Beach City Council is considering the transfer of Pier H, which includes the ill-fated Queen, to the Long Beach Harbor Department. John McLaurin, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, is among the chief critics of this idea.
Friday, May 21, 2021 · Jeff Berman
For manufacturing, ISM is estimating a 7.2% in 2021 revenue gain, topping the 6.9% projection made in its previous report, and services revenue is pegged to increase 5.4% in 2021, topping the previous estimate of 1.6%.
Friday, May 21, 2021 · Jeff Berman
Total April U.S.-bound import shipments—at 1,188,688—headed up 5.3% annually and are up 25.3% on a year-to-date basis. And containerized freight imports—at 2,819,591 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) were up 25.5% annually and 27.6% year-to-date, following March’s…
Thursday, May 20, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Maine Pointe lands top ranking ahead of larger firms, based on its consistent track record of measurable ROI and focus on digital transformation
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Recent supply chain disruptions suggest that President Biden’s physical infrastructure plan must reflect the changing nature of the 21st century economy.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 · SCMR Staff
An increase in e-commerce sales of up to 27.6% in the last year is causing transportation and logistics (T&L) companies tremendous strain as they work to fulfill a surge in orders due to the global pandemic.
Monday, May 17, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
To prominent supply chain industry analysts weigh in on a new U.S. Census Bureau report showing that overall retail sales in April rose by 51.2% year-over-year.
Monday, May 17, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Due to ongoing congestion at U.S. West Coast ports, demand for LCL services from Asia is ramping up, say industry analysts. The surge in e-commerce is further fueling growth. But just as nature abhors a void, one innovative supply chain player is finding an opportunity in the…
Monday, May 17, 2021 · Michael Dominy
The events of the past year, and in particular the pandemic, forced supply chains to rapidly change and shined a new spotlight on supply chains. Looking ahead, supply chain leaders have an opportunity to leverage this newfound attention to move beyond cost optimization and…
Saturday, May 15, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
Just because an asset is owned by a supplier, doesn’t mean they will be incentivized to comply with actions that are not part of a contract.
Saturday, May 15, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Jeff Burnstein discusses the growth of the industrial robotics market, and why now is the time to investigate robots for your operation. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Friday, May 14, 2021 · APQC
After a year of upheaval and uncertainty, supply chain professionals are planning for what is next. In a survey conducted by APQC, organizations indicated they are making sourcing and procurement a top priority for 2021.
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