Thursday, December 13, 2018 · Jim Baehr
Currently, too many Procurement groups go to market with only their inside information in-hand and without much understanding of the outside picture.
Thursday, December 13, 2018 · Vinodkumar Raghothamarao
Oil and Gas companies operate in dynamic and complex environments, where they face constant challenges especially in terms of supply and demand. Now with the current volatility in oil prices, the time has come to evaluate the supply chain and procurement techniques and costs.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The most pricing pressure for the carriers is on the bulky, oversized, pieces some which require additional handling. The two big integrators are in “a race to see who can be the most expensive,”
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
GO! You now have less than 90 days to do something before China import tariffs are raised again. Get going now.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 · Jeff Berman
sm for the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, in 2019, is firmly intact, albeit not at the same level as 2018, according to the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Semiannual Economic Forecast, which was released this week.
Monday, December 10, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Despite recent episodes political turmoil, analysts for Global Kuehne + Nagel Indicators (gKNi) say World trade experienced a slight upswing in recent months and reached a new high in November.
Friday, December 7, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock
This is a comprehensive guide to services, products and educational opportunities targeted specifically to supply chain professionals.
Friday, December 7, 2018 · Richard J. Sherman
Effective demand management is critical to the financial performance and health of an organization. However, to be successful companies must overcome the common pitfalls that have evolved from decades of insufficient demand planning and management.
Thursday, December 6, 2018 · Jeff Berman
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI–rose 0.4% to 60.7 (a reading above 50 indicates growth), following a 1.3% decline in October (coming off of September's all-time high of 61.6), and grew for the 106th consecutive month. The…
Thursday, December 6, 2018 · Dennis Mehaffey
While devices have been interconnected by the Internet for more than a decade, we're just scratching the surface of what IoT means to the supply chain.
Thursday, December 6, 2018 · Alexis Bateman
Consumers are deeply concerned about food safety issues at a time when Federal regulators appear to be pulling back from stricter oversight of food supply chains.
Thursday, December 6, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
With this week's release of A.T. Kearney's Global Business Policy Council (GBPC) predictions for the coming year, one particular forecast is especially prescient, the trade war “truce” with China.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Strength in employment and income, solid gains in household net worth and elevated consumer sentiment have generated considerable momentum just as tariffs on some $200 billion of imports from China have gone into effect.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · Michael Zimmerman
This year's logistics trends are pointing to a single scenario for 2019: a steep grade ahead. As demand outpaced supply in every sector of logistics, carriers have been in control. A variety of factors—from high fuel costs to constricted labor markets—will conspire to…
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · Saurabh Chandra, Debabrata Ghosh and Sandeep Nimje
India has emerged as a major automotive manufacturing hub. But this massive and complex market presents logistical challenges, especially at a time when there is increasing interest in sustainable logistics solutions. One option: Transport more autos by water—but the…
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