While growth prospects remain healthy for ocean and air cargo segments heading into next year, the the trajectory figures to level off somewhat according to Fitch Ratings in its latest annual report.
The world seems to be falling apart at the seams—consider this a warning to supply chain managers in the “post-global” era. The US and China have a “trade war”, which really means a series of tit-for-tat tariffs.
New maritime director, Andre Coleman is responsible for the strategic oversight and implementation of the port's maritime portfolio including assets, services, operations, and labor and client relations for the 71⁄2 miles of San Francisco waterfront.
The Reshoring Institute has released the results of the 2019 Survey of Global Manufacturers “The Changing Trends of Reshoring in the United States,” and published it for download here: https://reshoringinstitute.org/annual-survey-of-manufacturers.
The national survey examines Americans' perceptions about the manufacturing industry, including sustainability and tariffs, as well as whether they plan to pursue a career in this sector, long considered the backbone of the U.S. economy.
Clear communication between business and IT is often highlighted by leading analysts as imperative for successfully launching innovative technology solutions and user experiences.
Despite foreseeable (and sometimes unforeseeable) challenges, it doesn't mean it's impossible to shift to D2C, and change management is what serves as the guide to ensuring the direct-to-consumer business model is executed effectively.
While not all the news emanating from China has been particularly positive these days, a new development in the ocean cargo arena looks promising for supply chain managers.
A new report found that a five-year intervention campaign to protect workers in India backed by the Freedom Fund – which works to mobilize the knowledge, capital and will to end slavery – was effective at reducing debt bondage and other forms of exploitation, cutting the…
In an exclusive interview with Derek Gittoes, VP, Oracle SCM Product Strategy, we were told that partnerships are a priority for Oracle's supply chain strategy.
The term “last mile” has become overused and ineffective in describing industrial real estate, maintains the San Francisco-based consultancy, Prologis.
When heads of state and government meet at the United Nations Headquarters in New York this week, an important session will focus on making sustainable supply chains “Cruelty Free.”
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