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Supply Chain Management News Roundup from August 2019

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 · Patrick Burnson As we do at the start of a every new month, here's a roundup of significant events and news from the last one.

When disaster strikes, the DLA is ready

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 · Bob Trebilcock As a hurricane is about the make landfall, the Defense Logistics Agency's supply chain is ready to roll into action

American Logistics Aid Network Urges Precautions, Preparation For Hurricane Dorian

Thursday, August 29, 2019 · Patrick Burnson As Hurricane Dorian heads toward the mainland U.S., the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is urging residents of Florida, the Gulf Coast and other parts of the Southeast to start preparing – and advising the logistics community to get ready to help.

Achieving Success with AI in the Supply Chain: The 8 Keys to Success

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 · SCMR Staff This webinar explores the fundamentals that supply chain managers must understand in order to maximize business results from AI implementations.

Digital Transformation Can Enable Typical Procurement Organizations To Reduce Cost by 45%

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Through full deployment of digital tools, typical procurement organizations can reduce operational costs by up to 45%, achieving efficiency levels below those of today's world-class procurement organizations, new research from The Hackett Group, Inc. maintains.

G-7 Mandate: CMA CGM Foregoes the Northern Sea Route

Monday, August 26, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, announced two major decisions certain to have an impact on the future of the maritime industry.

IMO 2020 is Just a Good Start for Ocean Cargo Supply Chains, Says iContainers

Monday, August 26, 2019 · Klaus Lysdal Come January 2020, the shipping industry will reign in a new era of maritime shipping and take a major leap towards environmental commitment.

MIT’s Hybrid Engine Could Electrify Long-Haul Trucking

Thursday, August 22, 2019 · Ken Cottrill Researchers at MIT's Energy Initiative and Plasma Fusion and Science Center have developed a plug-in hybrid engine system that transitions big long haul rigs to electric power.

U.S. China Trade Tensions Have Impact on Emerging Markets

Thursday, August 22, 2019 · Patrick Burnson The August Forecast Flash from Global Insight by IHS Markit contains its fair share of good news and bad news, say economists.

Carbon Neutral Warehousing: A Fresh Perspective

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 · Joe White Warehouse operators realize the importance of sustainably to both the environment and their customers.

Supply Chain and Operations: How to Turn Your Company’s Hidden Gem into a Driver of Business Growth

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 · Don Schulman and Kris Timmermans As companies focus their business strategies to center around customers, collaboration within the C-suite is crucial.

Oracle Teams with CargoSmart on Ocean Cargo Blockchain Initiative

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Oracle has recently collaborated with CargoSmart in what it is calling a “significant milestone” in forming the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) blockchain consortium.

Food Banking May Be Key to Vexing SCM Challenge

Monday, August 19, 2019 · Patrick Burnson The Global Cold Chain Alliance, a Washington D.C.-based industry association, reports that billions of pounds of food go to waste annually, while one in four people are malnourished.

Five Solutions for Common Product Development Challenges

Friday, August 16, 2019 · Mark Dohnalek The only way to succeed is to be adaptable and prepared with alternatives in designs, teams, and realignments all within timeframes, budgeting, testing, partner selection and more.

Retail sales are up in June, says Commerce and NRF

Thursday, August 15, 2019 · SCMR Staff Commerce reported the July retail sales­­, at $523.5 billion, were up 0.7% over June and up 3.4% annually, and the NRF reported that July retail sales increased 0.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis and 5.6% on an unadjusted annual basis.