Wednesday, June 19, 2019 · Gary Forger Special Projects Editor SCMR
Returns are on a trajectory to move from being tactical to strategic and from a cost center to profit center. NextGen technologies will make those shifts possible.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 · Jim Rice, Kai Trepte and Ken Cottrill
Managing global supply chains is not for the faint-hearted, especially in today's nerve-wracking political environment. The last few weeks have tested even the most battle-hardened practitioners, as companies have scrambled to react to abrupt changes in government trade…
May shipments, at 1,078,514, rose 0.8% annually. On a year-to-date basis, shipments through May, at 4,974,896, are up 2.5% compared to the same period a year ago. The firm added that containerized freight was up 3% in May.
Ocean cargo seaports in the U.S. may be most exposed to disruptive effects of 3D printing (3DP) on transportation infrastructure assets over the next 20 years, Fitch Ratings says.
E-commerce and multi-channel distribution bring a host of new challenges to the supply chain. Mastering the complexity of fulfillment is key to capitalizing on the growth opportunities e-commerce presents.
Air, sea, and surface transportation/logistics modes will be examined closely by panel of industry experts when the 2019 USC Marshal Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit convenes in August. Among the speakers will be Mathew Joseph Elenjickal , Founder and CEO, FourKites. In…
While being seen as a Shipper of Choice is always valuable, it is particularly crucial when high utilization rates put carriers in the driver's seat, meaning the best carriers have their pick of shippers to work with.
When the 2019 USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit convenes this August, prominent executives from both San Pedro Bay ports will be the featured keynoters.
Scandals involving the mislabeling of fish, slavery in the fishing industry, and the proliferation of illegal fishing practices have elevated the importance of effective traceability in the seafood supply chain.
The report's key metric, the PMI, fell 0.7% to 52.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) in May, following a 2.5% decline from March to April, a 1.1% increase from February to March, and a 2.3% increase from December to January.
As storms continue to strike supply chains across the nation, a new report from DHL has been crafted to help managers mitigate risk and anticipate disruption.
Atradius, a trade credit insurer based in Amsterdam, recently published its “Economic Outlook,” noting that the global economy is in a fragile state, and the time for governments to act is now.
April shipments, at 994,492, rose 3.5% compared to March, which was up 6.8% compared to February. On a year-to-date basis, shipments for the first four months of 2019, at 3,893,067, are up 2.9%. The firm added that containerized freight was up 4.4% in April.
Ecommerce and last mile logistics tenants continue to fuel a massive industrial space expansion in the U.S., with 272 million square feet of construction completed across 46 markets during the last 12 months.
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