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Analysts Maintain That There’s Still More Change to Come in Ocean Cargo Marketplace

Thursday, November 3, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers trying to make sense of the recent disruptions in the ocean cargo marketplace may expect more change to come, say industry analysts.

Three Tips For Your Next Supply Chain Crisis

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 · Michael Gravier Samsung's recent Galaxy Note battery fiasco—in the aftermath of the huge Takata airbag and Volkswagen emissions scandals—really highlights the one thing that no company should ever do when confronted by earth-shaking bad news: don't panic!

Manufacturing Continues Strong Performance, Says ISM

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 · Jeff Berman The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure growth, was 51.9 in October (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), a 0.4 percent gain over October, and it was 1.3 percent above the 12-month average of 50.6.

Going global at ISM

Monday, October 31, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock Now in its third year, ISM and Thomasnet are opening up the 30 Under 30 nominations to a global audience.

All Bets Are Off in Today’s Global Supply Chain Arena

Monday, October 31, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Final survey questions yield revealing answers

Latest Stifel Logistics Confidence Index Points to Supply Chain Realignment

Monday, October 31, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index remained below the neutral mark at 49.4, but once again noted a slight improvement against the previous month.

Seven Secrets to Navigating International Markets

Monday, October 31, 2016 · Louis Dejoie International markets are not as open and free as the media depicts

Fitch: U.S. Ports Exposed to Supply Chain Managers Via Terminal Operators

Monday, October 31, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Hanjin Shipping's and Outer Harbor Terminal's (OHT) bankruptcies this year have raised questions about the legal separation of joint venture terminal operators that are often lease counterparties for U.S. ports, Fitch Ratings says.

Optimizing Inventory in an Omni-Channel World

Monday, October 31, 2016 · SCMR Staff The rise of eCommerce has added tremendous complexity to the way you deploy inventory today. Omni-channel customer expectations for faster fulfillment and free shipping, coupled with pressure to minimize the high cost of carrying inventory across channels, are driving…

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016 · SCMR Staff Reach the Most Influential Decision Makers in the Supply Chain

USC partners with U.S. Department of Commerce on the digital supply chain

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock Partnership will create the digital supply chain for U.S. supply chains

MHI 2016: Listening to the voice of the customer

Monday, October 24, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock At its annual meeting, the industry association introduced new initiatives aimed at getting closer to the customer.

Fast Deliveries to Grow by 40 percent Year-on-Year Until 2025, Says New Study

Friday, October 21, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Management consultants at McKinsey & Company, maintain that the parcel market in the U.S. is set to double by 2025, with Same-day delivery and instant delivery to accounting for one-fifth of the demand

“Supply Chain Digital Transformation” to be Addressed at USC Forum

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The USC Center for GSCM will be staging “Supply Chain Digital Transformation” (SCDT) next month. This is a forum for stakeholders from industry, public policy, academia and innovators to step out of their respective silos to work together on digitizing the supply chain.

AAPA, Lamar University To Sign Port Management Education Agreement

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 · SCMR Staff The agreement enables port professionals certified in AAPA's Professional Port Manager (PPM) program to earn up to six credit hours in the university's fully online, graduate degree programs in port management.