Monday, December 1, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Recent US West Coast port congestion issues have temporarily reversed the long-term modal shift from air to ocean as shippers seek alternative ways to make sure their goods hit the stores in time for the US holiday season, note analysts at Drewry Supply Chain Advisors in London.
Sunday, November 30, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
A.T. Kearney's 2014 AEP Study finds that the best procurement organizations are at the top of their game. Meanwhile, the rest of the pack is treading water and wondering what's next for procurement.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 · SCMR Staff
The ongoing themes of tight capacity and carrier pricing power are still in full effect, much to the dismay of shippers, based on the most recent edition of the Shippers Condition Index (SCI) from freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 · SCMR Staff
BNSF said that its 2015 capital expenditures will be allocated towards various areas of its business, including maintenance and expansion of the railroad to meet the expected demand for freight rail service, with 2015 representing the third straight year BNSF has invested a…
Friday, November 21, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Just when shippers thought things could not get any worse with the West Coast port labor “slowdown,” dockworkers proved them wrong.
Thursday, November 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers may take some comfort in the recent statement by The Federal Reserve policymakers regarding a labor-market recovery.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Express delivery and logistics services provider DHL recently announced it has rebranded the name of its DHL Global Mail group to DHL eCommerce
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
New platforms are evolving that allow companies to verify and monitor their suppliers for conflict minerals and human rights abuses. Source Intelligence’s CEO explains how his platform works and is evolving.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Supply chain and logistics software and technology provider JDA Software Group Inc. and technology bellwether IBM announced last week they are collaborating to provide shippers with an integrated omni-channel supply chain that will enable shippers to make smart real time…
Monday, November 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The process for creating product sales samples can be something of an afterthought in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Yet improving this specialized supply chain can streamline new product introductions; a significant competitive advantage given the sheer number of…
Monday, November 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff
A number of container lines operating between the U.S. and Asia say they intend to implement congestion charges of up to $1,000 per 40-foot container (FEU) for cargo moving via U.S. West Coast ports, effective November 17, 2014, in response to labor-related terminal delays.
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