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Prologis Study Reveals New Pressures Facing E-Commerce Supply Chain Managers

Friday, February 1, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
San Francisco-based Prologis released its fourth annual Logistics Rent Index recently, drawing on data from its' global portfolio and examines rental growth in critical logistics real estate markets throughout the world.

Supply Chain Management Updates to Note - January 2019

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
As we enter the final week of the first month of 2019, here are a few management updates to consider.

Solving the e-Commerce Puzzle: An interview with Michael Gravier

Friday, January 25, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
In this exclusive interview, Michael Gravier, Associate Professor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at Bryant University, share his insights on the current e-commerce challenges.

APQC Infographic: The Current State of Supply Chain Corporate Citizenship

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 · APQC
APQC and Supply Chain Management Review collected information in December 2018 from 144 supply chain professionals about corporate citizenship activities at their organizations. The following infographic outlines the results they found from that survey.

Air Cargo Supply Chains to Remain Profitable for Carriers, Says IATA

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts the global airline industry net profit to be $35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead of the $32.3 billion expected net profit in 2018 (revised down from $33.8 billion forecast in June).

What Are You Doing About the CRaP Products in Your Business?

Monday, January 21, 2019 · Chris Jones
Logistics technology can help address profit margin-challenged products because the cost driver in many cases is the delivery.

2019: The Year of Supply Chains Living Dangerously

Monday, January 21, 2019 · Michael Gravier
“Uncertainty” has been the operative word for the past few years, yet that's no longer the case. The new American foreign and domestic policies have become much more clear, and many supply chain managers need to change their “wait and see” approach to take action.

Survey Says Transportation Will Put Business Growth Into High Gear

Monday, January 21, 2019 · DHL Supply Chain
New research from DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading logistics company, indicates that three out of four businesses believe that spending time and resources to improve their transportation will directly impact sales – and 83 percent are willing to pay more for better…

BREXIT Finale Creates Another Challenge for Global Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
The British prime minister's Brexit deal was rejected by lawmakers yesterday, thereby sending the nation's preparations for leaving the European Union back to square one.

Supply Chain Management Issues Confronting Us This Year

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers will have to get creative to address new disruptions and hurdles.

Supply Chain Cybersecurity to Evolve in 2019

Monday, January 14, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Steve Durbin, managing director at ISF (Information Security Forum) – a cybersecurity consulting firm, tells Supply Chain Management Review to expect “evolutionary” changes in the risk scenario this year.
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Truck Driver Shortage: No one behind the wheel

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 · Gary Forger
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry is short about 63,000 drivers today. By 2026, the ATA estimates that number will be nearly 175,000.
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A 2019 motto: Be prepared

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 · Bob Trebilcock
In this January Issue of Supply Chain Management Review...

Air Cargo and Ocean Carrier Rates Should Make for Sustainable Supply Chains in 2019

Friday, January 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Carrier pricing for air cargo shipments is also expected to remain on a steep trajectory, while ocean rates may finally reach a sustainable level

Intermodal Transport Key to Domestic Supply Chains This Year

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Rising fuel costs are only one of many challenges confronting supply chain managers reliant on motor carriers in 2019. While this transport sector remains robust, increasing driver wages and insurance costs are eroding profits. Furthermore, note analysts, costs associated with…
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