Topic: Business Management


Current news, information and trends on supply chain management systems including software, strategies, operations, best practices.


Latest in Business Management

Gartner Announces Rankings of the 2018 Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25

Monday, November 26, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Gartner, Inc. has released its 10th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking. The ranking recognizes organizations across the healthcare value chain that demonstrate leadership in improving human life at sustainable costs.

Economists Paint Rosy Picture for Retail Supply Chain Sectors

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Retail supply chain managers are bracing for a heightened frenzy of seasonal shopping this weekend.

Deloitte Study: More than 70 percent of Consumers Plan to Shop During the Holiday Weekend

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 · SCMR Staff
More than 7 in 10 (71 percent) holiday shoppers plan to head to the stores and online over the Thanksgiving weekend (Thanksgiving Thursday - Cyber Monday), according to a new survey from Deloitte.

How Serious is the Holiday Supply Chain Talent Shortage and What Can We Do About It?

Monday, November 19, 2018 · DHL Supply Chain
The holiday season highlights the seriousness of the supply chain talent gap and magnifies its consequences. Failing to attract and retain labor during this critical period reduces an organization's ability to serve customers and challenge competitors. DHL Supply Chain,…

Asia Technology Summit Examines Ocean Cargo Supply Chain Transparency

Friday, November 16, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Global supply chain managers seeking more ocean cargo rate transparency may have heard some encouraging news at the rencently-concluded Asia Technology Summit in Singapore.

APQC Infographic: Carbon Management Benefits More Than The Environment

Friday, November 16, 2018 · APQC
This APQC infographic shows how sustainability is now an integral part of how organizations run their logistics operations.

This Year’s “Singles’ Day” in China Reached US $30.8 Billion in Sales

Friday, November 16, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
While the U.S. was celebrating Veterans' Day and Europe was celebrating Armistice Day, China was going wild with Singles' Day.

New Global Blockchain Alliances Vie for Ocean Cargo Supply Chain Dominance

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
CargoX is launching CargoX Smart B/L platform today, claiming that it is the “first open, neutral blockchain platform” in the shipping industry for real-world commercial use.

NextGen Supply Chain Interview: Crystal Parrott, Dematic

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 · Gary Forger, special projects editor
This month we spoke with Crystal Parrott, vice president of Dematic's Robotics Center of Excellence.
  • PLUS 

In this issue of SCMR: The ethical supply chain

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 · Judd Aschendbrand, Jennifer Proctor and Bob Trebilcock
New research from APICS, Supply Chain Management Review and Loyola University Chicago finds that operating a responsible supply chain is an increasing priority. But gaps remain between practice and the goal.

Proposed Tariffs May Have Impact on Most U.S. West Coast Ports and Supply Chains

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Ocean cargo gateways, both big and small, are concerned about trade war with China

Supply Chain Crime Can Be Addressed By Blockchain Strategy, Says Deloitte Study

Thursday, November 8, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
During the past five years, an average of 31.1 percent of respondents to annual Deloitte polls say their organizations have experienced supply chain financial crime—particularly fraud, waste or abuse—in the preceding year.

Global Supply Chain Investors Keep Close Tabs on 3PL M&A Activity

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Kris Hopkins, a Director in the Transportation & Logistics Group of Houlihan Lokey, Inc., an independent, advisory-focused, global investment bank, has been keeping close watch on the volatile 3PL sector this year.

More IHS Markit Musings on Global Economy

Monday, November 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The risk of a “no deal” Brexit is on the rise. Reflecting the tougher outlook, IHS Markit has reduced eurozone real GDP growth rates in 2019–21 by an average 0.2 percentage point a year. The eurozone economy is projected to expand 2.0% in 2018, 1.6% in 2019, and 1.3% in…

Global Supply Chains Prepare for Uncertain Economy

Monday, November 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
While a global recession is probably still a year or two away, “there are storm clouds on the horizon,” which are starting to look more than a little threatening, says IHS Markit economists.
×

Search

Search

Sourcing & Procurement

Inventory Management Risk Management Global Trade Ports & Shipping

Business Management

Supply Chain TMS WMS 3PL Government & Regulation Sustainability Finance

Software & Technology

Artificial Intelligence Automation Cloud IoT Robotics Software

The Academy

Executive Education Associations Institutions Universities & Colleges

Resources

Podcasts Webinars Companies Visionaries White Papers Special Reports Premiums Magazine Archive

Subscribe

SCMR Magazine Newsletters Magazine Archives Customer Service

Press Releases

Press Releases Submit Press Release