Friday, December 4, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Following the easing of lockdown restrictions in the U.S. in June, the ports have been operating at maximum capacity to process imports, with yard utilization averaging 80-85 percent, observes Sara Alkawari, Supply Chain Risk Intelligence Analyst at Resilience360
Friday, December 4, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
In its latest “World Flash” intelligence report, IHS Markit economists note that the dreaded second and third waves of COVID-19 arrived in late 2020 as any illusion the world can easily control the spread of the virus had largely vanished.
Thursday, December 3, 2020 · SCMR Staff
At a time of unprecedented challenges for global businesses and rising customer demand for detailed product information, Avery Dennison launched a new initiative to bring together technology and business leaders to establish transparency within the supply chain. The film “A…
Thursday, December 3, 2020 · Jeff Berman
The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—was 55.9 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which was essentially flat with October’s 56.6, a 0.7% difference.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
With December 2, 2020 designated as the United Nations' International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, companies should make certain their supply chains are clear of any slavery-oriented practices that could damage their reputation and business, as well as take steps to…
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Want to avoid striking out? Supply chain managers can learn plenty from Theo Epstein’s 5R approach to building a championship baseball team.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · Sebastian Brockhaus, Stanley E. Fawcett, A. Michael Knemeyer and Amydee M. Fawcett
Supply chain leaders can learn a lot from rock and roll drummers.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · Evan Armstrong, Armstrong & Associates
The future of the third-party domestic transportation management market is now centered on creating digital experiences, workflow automation, and optimizing customer and carrier focused service performance. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening in what many call the most…
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic on U.S. airports, toll roads and ports are prompting Fitch Ratings to refine its recovery assumptions, which the rating agency has detailed in a new report.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 · Jeff Berman
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 57.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 1.8% below October’s 59.3, while the overall economy expanded for the seventh consecutive month.
Monday, November 30, 2020 · Craig Wylie
After a nearly year-long pandemic, the world is jubilant over the upcoming vaccine distribution -- but the supply chain knows all too well that significant challenges remain.
Monday, November 30, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The research quantifies the early impact of the pandemic on global supply chains. Purchase order line item changes increased dramatically – from an average of 40% in 2019 to over 60% in February 2020.
Monday, November 30, 2020 · Michael Gravier
Supply chains are changing and becoming more fragmented. There’s another big change coming: inflation. The maturation of multiple middle class economies across the world has already begun to drive competition for resources. COVID provides a lull before the storm; in a year…
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Agility is what separates the average supply chain from the leading supply chains. Supply chain disruptions are a daily occurence, and companies that have the tools to understand their causes and effects will be able to make the most effective and rapid decisions.
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