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Slavery in the Supply Chain is Still a Reality

Thursday, December 12, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
While many supply chain stakeholders believe all forms of global slavery were abolished more than a hundred and fifty years ago, new research reveals that the world has more slaves today than any other time.

The Big Picture: The view from the round table

Thursday, December 12, 2019 · Bob Trebilcock
Last summer, we heard from supply chain executives from three small to mid-sized companies on the challenges faced by their organizations and how they're addressing them.

Exclusive Interview: Descartes Shares “Top Three Trends” in Supply Chain Management

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
In this exclusive interview we speak with Brian Hodgson, SVP Industry Strategy for Descartes, as he shares his “Top Three Trends” currently reshaping supply chains.

Increasing Demand for Industrial Automation a Key Factor to Drive the Smart and Mobile Supply Chain

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 · SCMR Staff
According to a new market report, the global smart & mobile supply chain solutions market was valued at $13,614.8 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $31,612.0 million by 2027, expanding at a CAGR 9.9% from 2019 to 2027.

Retail Delivery Fees Average 4x More Than What Shoppers Are Willing to Spend, Study Finds

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 · SCMR Staff
Bringg Barometer 2020 State of Retail Delivery Report compares original survey data of over 1,000 consumers with retailer offerings and charts a way forward

The Christmas Tree Challenge

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 · Rosemary Coates
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, tree farms sell approximately 25-30 million Christmas trees every year at an average price of $75 each – totaling $2-3 billion in revenue. Approximately 26% of these trees are sold to big-box retail chains like Wal-Mart…

Exclusive Interview: Cleo Reflects on AI, Trade Tariffs and Regulatory Issues

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Because the supply chain industry has historically been slow to adopt when it comes to digitization, there simply hasn't been enough collected data for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms to make reliable suggestions, says Jorge Rodriguez, SVP of…

Exclusive Interview: Blume Global Shares Tips on Supply Chain Sustainability

Thursday, December 5, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
With 2020 on the horizon, supply chain leaders should be looking into immediate steps to make their supply chain more sustainable in the coming year, maintain analysts at Blume Global.

An Evolutionary Approach to Supply Chain Digitalization

Thursday, December 5, 2019 · Boris Shiklo
We explore how to approach the implementation of IIoT solutions for supply chain management in a way that allows avoiding excessive investments and drives fast payoff.
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This Year In Logistics: Cresting the hill

Thursday, December 5, 2019 · Michael Zimmerman, Balika Sonthalia, Korhan Acar and Josh Brogan
After several years of explosive growth, logistics may have crested the hill, with a potential slowdown on the horizon.

Managed Integration Services Will Be Key for Supply Chain Managers in 2020

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 · SCMR Staff
From autonomous ecosystems to circular economies, supply chain managers are coping dynamic change in 2020
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What is your worth as a Supply Chain Professional?

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 · Bridget McCrea
As demand for experienced, educated supply chain professionals grows, many of this year's salary survey respondents are enjoying six-figure salaries, but also dealing with the new demands of running global supply chains.

Deloitte 2019 Holiday Retail Survey Reveals Growing Digital Arena

Monday, December 2, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
This week's “Cyber Monday,” was expected to become more meaningful than “Black Friday” for supply chain managers, says a new report.

Kudos to CMA CGM for Joining the United Nations Global Compact

Monday, December 2, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
While more than 50 world leaders convene this week for the 2019 United Nations Climate Change (COP25) conference at Madrid's IFEMA convention center, a major ocean cargo carrier has joined the largest international voluntary initiative for sustainable development.

Planning for IMO 2020: The Cost of Non-Compliance

Monday, November 25, 2019 · Patrick Long
On January 1, 2020, the new International Maritime Organization's regulation—dubbed “IMO 2020”—for sulfur reduction from 3.5% to 0.5% will go into effect. The regulation stipulates that oceangoing vessels must use either a cleaner bunker fuel, have on-board gas…
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