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New BSI Report Finds Widespread Protest and Climate Change Among Key Drivers of Global Supply Chain

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The Supply Chain Risk Insights 2020 Report sheds light on these new threats and the progress made in addressing ongoing challenges, while offering best practices for countering and managing risk.

Capgemini Urges Supply Chain Managers to “Focus” on Digitization

Monday, March 16, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Given the urgency brought on by the current Coronaviris crisis, will supply chain managers may finally be developing the “focus” needed for digitization of their networks and operations?

For Global Supply Chains the Worst Is Yet to Come

Monday, March 16, 2020 · Rosemary Coates
America is starting to awaken to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic in humans. For global supply chains, the worst is yet to come. We are already experiencing shortages of consumer goods as Americans stock up on supplies. This is just the beginning.

Coronavirus Impact Explored at Recently-Concluded Modex 2020

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Modex 2020 – the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo of the year – focused on a great many concerns shared by industry leaders, but none so pressing as coronavirus, or covid-19, says Resilience360 chairman David Shillingford.

U.S. West Coast Facing “The Drumbeat of Bad News”

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Ports are actively working with their supply chain partners to be prepared for a cargo surge should production levels ramp up

Global Supply Chain Stakeholders Putting More Heat on China to End Slavery

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
While many supply chain stakeholders are currently concerned with containing the spread of an epidemic emanating from China, other major industry players are keeping their eyes fixed on addressing another scourge yet to be wiped out: Slavery

Five Ways to Turn Chaos Into Opportunity: What Customs Experts Want Supply Chain Managers to Know

Monday, March 9, 2020 · Tom Gould & Marcus Eeman
While the phase one signing ceremony between the U.S. and China is behind us, there's still a tremendous amount of uncertainty, especially for U.S. shippers.

Financial Stress Stemming from COVID-19 May Weaken 2020 GDP Growth Says IHS Markit

Monday, March 9, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
IHS Markit economists note that Fourth-quarter GDP growth was reported at 2.1% in the Bureau of Economic Analysis' second estimate, unrevised from the advance estimate. The implications for supply chain managers is obvious, they add.

APQC Infographic: Keys to change management in supply management

Friday, March 6, 2020 · APQC
Both internal and external factors have accelerated change in supply chains, and as a result, many supply chain organizations are undergoing a digital transformation.

Modex 2020 Loses A Key “Direct Player” to Virus Concerns

Thursday, March 5, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Due to recent developments related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Dematic and KION North America have decided to limit their direct participation in the MODEX 2020 tradeshow next week, March 9–12 in Atlanta.
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Fulfillment Update: Distribution Disruption

Thursday, March 5, 2020 · Steve Scales
Change is coming to traditional distribution - if it's not already here. It's time to get ready.
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Historical Accidents and Getting Ahead

Thursday, March 5, 2020 · Mark Newberry and Aaron Benningfield
Competing today is about being open to how emerging technologies are being integrated and leveraged to create change in business processes, models and competition.

In Times of Coronavirus, Maturity in Supply Chain Management Really Matters!

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 · Guilherme Frederico
Maturity management is one of the most important aspects to be considered by supply chain managers. Supply chain management in higher levels of maturity takes supply chains to a better level of performance as well as more resilient against potential disruptions due to risks…

New Research Confirms Blockchain’s Effectiveness for Improved Data Sharing in the Retail Industry

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 · SCMR Staff
The Auburn University RFID Lab, in collaboration with GS1 US, completed a proof-of-concept that demonstrates the effectiveness of blockchain and radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies to improve serialized data sharing in the retail industry.
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LTL Outlook 2020: Full recovery on the horizon?

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 · John Schulz
A recovering industrial economy, “improving” inventory levels and higher rate forecasts buoy top LTL carrier optimism for 2020.
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