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United States-bound shipments post strong September numbers, reports Panjiva

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 · Jeff Berman
Coming in at 2,711,435 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), September was up 11.1% annually. But on a year-to-date basis, through September 30, shipments are down 3.9% annually, to 20,874,996 TEU. This marked the second time ever a monthly tally topped 2.70 million TEU.

U.S. Supply Chain Managers Should Expect Higher Ocean Contract Rates in 2021, Says Drewry

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
It is too early in the Q4 bid season to reach exact conclusions about 2021 rate changes. However, industry analysts say the signs are obvious in the spot market for ocean transportation that carriers have gained pricing power and are managing ship capacity to their advantage.

Labor Unrest Down Under Puts U.S. Supply Chain Managers at Risk, Says Resilience360

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The latest market intelligence shared by insight from Resilience360 provides supply chain managers with news on impacts of the labor dispute at the major port operators in Australia, including DP World, Patricks and Hutchinson.

Humanitarian Supply Chain: ALAN Responds To Hurricane Delta

Monday, October 12, 2020 · SCMR Staff
As Texas and Louisiana start to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Delta, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is gearing up to provide support – and hoping that members of the logistics community will be just as willing to help with the 25th named storm of the season…

The Next Evolution of Supply Chains

Friday, October 9, 2020 · Michael Gravier
For those looking to update their supply chain strategy over the next 3-5 years, the world markets are over-served, and global supply chains are going to evolve to the next logical configuration.

Fitch Ratings: Post-Coronavirus “Next Phase” Key for Public Finance & Supply Chain Infrastructure

Friday, October 9, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Four areas of change brought on or accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic could have an outsized impact on both public finance and supply chain infrastructure throughout the world, according to Fitch Ratings in a new report.

Supply Chain Coopetition: Improve Your Business Performance by Partnering with Your Competitors

Thursday, October 8, 2020 · Tarso Melo and Henrique Pedreira
Supply chains have been facing pressure to continuously increase efficiency and differentiation in operations to support businesses.

The Rebound Podcast: The future of retail fulfillment

Thursday, October 8, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock
Retail fulfillment may never be the same, and that’s not a bad thing! Listen in as Craig Jones discusses how Under Armour is re-inventing its fulfillment capabilities

Gartner Reveals Three CEO Concerns That Chief Supply Chain Officers Need to Address

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Despite the majority of organizations implementing a hiring freeze during the pandemic, most CEOs recognize that the structure of their workforce needs to change.

Onshoring and Sustainability Will Guide the Future of Supply Chains

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 · Antony Lovell,
Onshoring, the practice of bringing offshored operations back home to their original country, could increase in frequency following both the U.S.-China trade war and the ongoing pandemic.

IHS Market: Projected 2020 GDP Growth Creeps Up to -3.5% as Inventory Investment Strengthen

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
IHS Markit reports that recent data imply third-quarter real GDP growth will be near 33%, stronger than previously anticipated. According to Joel Prakken, chief US economist and co-head US economics, IHS Markit, this has encouraged them to revise up their forecast for growth…

Gartner Says Supply Chain Leaders Must Create Ecosystems to Strengthen Their Networks

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Gartner analysts presented the findings today during the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, EMEA, taking place virtually through Thursday.

End-to-End Cyber Risk Management and Investment: Part Four

Monday, October 5, 2020 · Dan Pellathy & Mike Burnette
The massive rise in remote work due to COVID-19 has prompted nearly 70 percent of enterprises to anticipate larger investments in cyber security. Unfortunately, our research suggests that despite these investments, without a strategy for end-to-end supply chain cyber security…

Most U.S. Supply Chain Managers Using AI systems During Pandemic Disappointed

Monday, October 5, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Secondmind released new research today indicating that 86% of U.S. supply chain decision-makers surveyed have been left frustrated by AI-powered systems and tools during the COVID-19 crisis.

Build Resilience, Continuity and Operational Readiness in Your Supply Network

Monday, October 5, 2020 · SCMR Staff
In this webinar, One Network’s COO Joe Bellini explains 3 strategies executives need to embrace to remain prepared in the "next normal", along with their tech enablers.
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