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SC2020 Project Update: Uncertainties

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 · Larry Lapide
Companies will need to do their strategic planning with an eye towards uncertainty, as well as risk.

Regulatory Changes, Food Fraud, and the Ongoing Effects of COVID-19 Highlighted in BSI Report

Monday, May 10, 2021 · SCMR Staff
BSI, a "business improvement and standards company," unveiled its annual Supply Chain Risk Insights 2021 Report that identifies the trends and associated risks likely to impact global supply chains in the year ahead.

BairesDev Research Reveals New Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Imperatives

Monday, May 10, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
San Francisco-based technology solutions company BairesDev has recently released a whitepaper that identifies the ways in which businesses should interact with customers and clients in the “new normal,” provides insight as to why remote work isn’t going away, and…

Who Owns Those Factories at the US-Mexico Border?  Surprise! It’s probably the Chinese

Thursday, May 6, 2021 · Rosemary Coates
As trade relations with China deteriorated under the Trump administration, the Chinese have found other avenues to sell products into the lucrative U.S market, including via the new Otay Mesa crossing.

JLL Offers Fresh Perspective on Current State of Global Ocean Cargo Shipping: Part III

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
U.S. Ports will continue to see volume growth, so developable land near ports on all coasts will continue to see demand as well.

JLL Offers Fresh Perspective on Current State of Global Ocean Cargo Shipping: Part II

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The on-going pandemic has created chaos for retailers and manufacturers trying to keep up with supply and demand, maintain analysts with Chicago-based commercial real estate broker JLL. New research suggests that there’s also a “China Factor” to consider.

JLL Offers Fresh Perspective on Current State of Global Ocean Cargo Shipping: Part I

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The on-going pandemic has created chaos for retailers and manufacturers trying to keep up with supply and demand, maintain analysts with Chicago-based commercial real estate broker JLL.

When Will “Manufacturing as a Service” Become a Reality?

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As a consequence of recent pandemic disruptions, some supply chain experts are predicting that Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) will soon replace the more traditional manufacturing model while

With “Feel-Better Situation” for Consumers, Economy Could See Fastest Growth Since 1980s

Monday, May 3, 2021 · SCMR Staff
With more businesses reopening and bringing employees back to work, the U.S. economy is on firm footing and could see its fastest growth in more than three decades, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.

Global Supply Chains Struggling to Keep Pace with Spiking Orders Volumes

Monday, May 3, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Business to business trade activity grew by 10% in the first quarter of 2021, but a recent surge in order volumes is creating fresh challenges for suppliers after a year of intense disruption, new transaction data from Tradeshift can reveal.

Suppliers Face Many Challenges when Working with Government

Monday, May 3, 2021 · Jarrod McAdoo
Many suppliers who wish to work within the public sector are finding that long, costly, and complex procurement cycle times, lack of clarity on how to connect with Public Sector organizations, and a perception that competition is just “for show” and new suppliers have…

Three Strategies for Improving Integration Between Warehouse and Packaging Operations

Monday, May 3, 2021 · Alicemarie Geoffrion, Vice President, Packaging Operations, North America, DHL Supply Chain
By integrating software, inventory, and data, brands can optimize packaging operations and increase warehouse efficiencies.

Guest Opinion: China’s Ambitious Plan

Thursday, April 29, 2021 · Michael Einhorn
Manufacturing in China often conjures the images of factories, assembly lines, and workrooms running on cheap, inexpensive, and in some cases, slave labor. China’s labor practices may indeed be abhorrent. However, the bigger concern for America is the BRI, or Belts and Roads…

“Fit” Supply Chains Creating New Competitive Advantages During Disruption, Says Gartner

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As supply chain managers come to grip with the complex implications of the current health crisis, Gartner Inc. analysts have introduced a fresh perspective on managing risk.

2021 State of Manufacturing Finds an Industry Rapidly Accelerating Past Recovery

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 · SCMR Staff
The newly released 2021 State of Manufacturing Report from Fictiv reveals an industry that is already quickly rebounding with investments in digital transformation aimed at improving speed, resilience and sustainability. While areas of concern persist, most report that lessons…
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