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Doing Business Abroad: How to Implement International Trade Finance

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 · Catherine Alvino
Making the leap to international sales is an exciting move for a business. It can bring more (and larger!) customers, more demand, and perhaps a new openness to explore product innovation based on regional preference.

Supply Chain Redesign: Meeting the Needs of Tomorrow’s Customers

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 · SCMR Staff
This webinar explores the trends most likely to impact supply chains and ways to redesign them to meet the demands of today’s customer.

NRF Calls 2020 Holiday Season “One for the Record Books”

Monday, February 1, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Record holiday season retail sales during the last two months of 2020 reflected the recovering economy but also got a boost from consumer emotions after a stressful year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.

Increasing Urgency for Vaccine Supplies Drives Launch of New Vaccine Manufacturing Resources

Monday, February 1, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Thomasnet.com data shows vaccine-related trending sourcing data categories have increased massively year-over-year (YoY), quarter over quarter (QoQ), and month over month (MoM).

When a TMS Isn’t Enough: Managing Transportation Technology Complexity

Monday, February 1, 2021 · Mihaela Isac, Senior Director, IT Transportation Solutions, DHL Supply Chain and Jason Gillespie, Senior Director, Continuous Improvement and Innovation, DHL Supply Chain
A transportation management system provides the foundation for digitalization, but managing multiple complex systems to optimize operations can be a challenge. A 3PL partner can be the key to streamlining the technology needed to stay ahead.

Impact of Proposed Relief Package Yet to be Measured on e-Commerce and Big Box Supply Chains

Friday, January 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
When and if President Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is enacted, supply chain managers are asking one big question: Will this be the light at the end of the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel for large eCommerce players and big-box retailers?

The Latest Benchmarking Costs, Prices, and Practices for North American Warehousing Available

Friday, January 29, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) www.3PLogistics.com estimates the U.S. Warehousing Market at $173.4 billion with Commercial Warehousing Revenue (comprised of Value-Added Warehousing & Distribution (VAWD/3PL) and Public Warehousing Revenue) at $79.9 billion.

Exclusive Interview: David Arsenault Shares Views on Ocean Carrier Consolidation

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
David Arsenault, newly named president of GSC Logistics, notes that while the global pandemic is disrupting supply chains and placing stress on West Coast harbor truckers, freight haulers are confronting a surge in containerized imports driven by U.S. consumer spending and…

Global Supply Chain Challenge: China Leverages its Advantage in Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
While the United States holds an early lead in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), China is mounting a strong challenge on several important fronts.

Kearney Releases New Global Trends Study: The great shakeout

Monday, January 25, 2021 · SCMR Staff
As fallout from the COVID-19 crisis persists, we will see a major shakeout of industries, governments, and social groups over the next five years.

China Wants Your Money

Monday, January 25, 2021 · Michael Gravier
This is an opportune moment to invest in China and East Asia more broadly, albeit it comes with several caveats.

Gartner Research Comes up With Ten Vaccine Distribution Questions for Supply Chain Leaders

Sunday, January 24, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Andrew Stevens, A senior director analyst in the Gartner Supply Chain Technology Group, notes that as vaccine distribution takes center stage, supply chain leaders need streamlined, yet resilient, service centered on patient healthcare.

Strategic Planning Must Factor in 5 Key Capabilities

Friday, January 15, 2021 · Pierfrancesco Manenti
When it comes to strategic planning, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture and get caught up in details.

New Procurement Research Paper Issued by The Hackett Group Contains Analysis on Risk and Reward

Thursday, January 14, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The Hackett Group’s 2021 Procurement Key Issues research examines how CPOs are refocusing their agenda in the coming year.

PPP Loan Forgiveness: Next steps for Manufacturers & Supply Chain Companies

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 · Anil Grandhi
The 2020 PPP Loan program benefited more than 229,000 companies in the manufacturing sector reaching $54 billion. Securing the loan is one thing – but making sure you are prepared to receive PPP loan forgiveness is another. Here’s what you need to know.
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