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Understanding 2019 Supply Chain Risks in Eastern Europe

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 · Dana Bodnar and Arkadiusz Taraszkiewicz
GDP growth is expected to dip across the board in 2019, and Eastern Europe is not immune from this cloudy outlook. For businesses trading within the region, this isn't so much cause for distress as it is a call to keep a close watch on emerging risks. Here, as in…

IHS Markit’s New Economic “Predictions” for 2019 and Impact on Global Supply Chains

Monday, December 17, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
In 2019, the world economy will enter a third straight year of broad-based growth, but many economists feel that a combination of rising interest rates and ongoing trade protectionism will continue to create unexpected turbulence…and higher rates. How likely is this to…

Critical Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies in the Era of Oil Price Volatility

Thursday, December 13, 2018 · Vinodkumar Raghothamarao
Oil and Gas companies operate in dynamic and complex environments, where they face constant challenges especially in terms of supply and demand. Now with the current volatility in oil prices, the time has come to evaluate the supply chain and procurement techniques and costs.

Parcel Shippers and the Art of the Deal

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The most pricing pressure for the carriers is on the bulky, oversized, pieces some which require additional handling. The two big integrators are in “a race to see who can be the most expensive,”

GO! You Have Less Than 90 Days

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
GO! You now have less than 90 days to do something before China import tariffs are raised again. Get going now.

Global Kuehne + Nagel Indicators Signal Global Supply Chain Resilience

Monday, December 10, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Despite recent episodes political turmoil, analysts for Global Kuehne + Nagel Indicators (gKNi) say World trade experienced a slight upswing in recent months and reached a new high in November.
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The Common Pitfalls of Demand Planning

Friday, December 7, 2018 · Richard J. Sherman
Effective demand management is critical to the financial performance and health of an organization. However, to be successful companies must overcome the common pitfalls that have evolved from decades of insufficient demand planning and management.

A.T. Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council Predictions Released

Thursday, December 6, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
With this week's release of A.T. Kearney's Global Business Policy Council (GBPC) predictions for the coming year, one particular forecast is especially prescient, the trade war “truce” with China.
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Storm Clouds on the Horizon for Supply Chain Operations?

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Strength in employment and income, solid gains in household net worth and elevated consumer sentiment have generated considerable momentum just as tariffs on some $200 billion of imports from China have gone into effect.
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2018 State of Logistics Report: Steep grade ahead

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · Michael Zimmerman
This year's logistics trends are pointing to a single scenario for 2019: a steep grade ahead. As demand outpaced supply in every sector of logistics, carriers have been in control. A variety of factors—from high fuel costs to constricted labor markets—will conspire to…

Improving 3PL Relationships: Finding the right balance of expertise & trust

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
When the “3PL Value Creation/North America Summit 2018” convenes in Chicago this month, shippers will hear from a diverse group of industry experts on how to drive the best deals with their lead providers in both the global and domestic arenas.

U.S. Christmas Trade Truce With China Buys Supply Chain Managers a Little More Time

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
While President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping a have agreed a truce in the US-China trade war for a period of 90 days, many Pacific Rim supply chain managers may still feel they are living on borrowed time.

New Research Indicates Greener Supply Chains Mean More Profit

Monday, December 3, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Businesses around the world are reappraising their supply chains to be more sustainable, driven by expectations of financial rewards, says a new study.

New Survey Measures Potential Impact of Tariffs on U.S. Supply Chains

Thursday, November 29, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
According to the IHS Markit U.S. PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) special tariff survey released today, the data indicate that U.S .manufacturers expect tariffs to have a widespread upward impact on prices over the next two years.

ICMM Takes Lead in Supply Chain Human Rights Issues

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
In an industry first, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) announced new membership requirements to advance the sustainability performance of the mining sector, committing members to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
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