Thursday, December 14, 2017 · Suzanne Greene
Transportation is the second biggest global emitter of greenhouse gases, yet the logistics sector is often left out of the climate conversation.
Thursday, December 14, 2017 · Chris Crane
Digital transformation: It's the initiative on everyone's lips, but what's less clear is how to go about it effectively. The challenge is compounded when you're working with processes that become almost intrinsic to your business operations through the years.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 · Ken Cottrill
Is it for your supply chain: : Blockchain is still a largely unproven innovation in the supply chain, but it's also one that companies can't afford to ignore. This fourth part of four in this issue of NextGen Supply Chain offers some guidelines for deciding if…
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 · Gary Forger
While blockchain has tremendous potential in the supply chain, for now, it is primarily limited to pilots and small scale deployments
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 · Ken Cottrill
Smart contracts: Blockchain is still a largely unproven innovation in the supply chain, but it's also one that companies can't afford to ignore. This third part of four in this issue of NextGen Supply Chain details how smart contracts work on the blockchain platform.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 · Ken Cottrill
Potential applications: Blockchain is still a largely unproven innovation in the supply chain, but it's also one that companies can't afford to ignore. This second part of four in this issue of NextGen Supply Chain details how blockchain technology might benefit…
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 · Ken Cottrill
The basics: Blockchain is still a largely unproven innovation in the supply chain, but it's also one that companies can't afford to ignore. This first part of four in this issue of NextGen Supply Chain details what the technology is and how it works to make the…
Monday, December 11, 2017 · Jeff Berman
As was the case in its previous edition in May, the December release of the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Semiannual Economic Forecast paints an optimistic picture for ongoing economic growth for both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors as part of…
Monday, December 11, 2017 · Jeff Berman
November shipments were up 3.9% annually to 979,797 topping October's 1,016,892. Import volumes have been up for nine consecutive months and 16 of the past 17 months. In 2017, U.S.-bound shipments have been up every month except for February.
Monday, December 11, 2017 · Michael Gravier
Uncertainty refers to risk of unreliable information or behavior. Information is vital in global supply chains, and not just for tracking shipments.
Monday, December 11, 2017 · Michael Gravier
Trade compliance has become a hot issue since the election, with economic nationalism rising across multiple global trading powers.
Thursday, December 7, 2017 · Michael Gravier
The coming year will be a watershed for the digitization of global supply chains as companies respond to new initiatives enacted by governments and inter-governmental organizations. These trends fall into three categories: facilitating participation, reducing uncertainty and…
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
This is a comprehensive guide to services, products and educational opportunities targeted specifically to supply chain professionals. As with years past, we're also featuring several articles we trust will offer food for thought in your supply chain throughout the coming…
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