A new independent study carried out by research and analyst firm PayStream Advisors found that the most common practices for managing cross-border payments are neither the most efficient nor the most affordable. Instead, they cost organizations heavily in payment fees, time,…
When San Francisco hosted the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit last week it brought together state and local governments, businesses and citizens from around the world to showcase climate action taking place, thereby demonstrating how the tide has turned in the race against…
World trade has been cooling off recently, and the downturn will likely accelerate in September, say analysts for Global Kuehne + Nagel Indicators (gKNi).
Monday, September 17, 2018 · Kris Timmermans and Gary Hanifan
Today's supply chain leaders are in the driver's seat when it comes to generating business value. Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) and chief operating officers have long been the orchestrators of supply chain networks. Now, they are increasingly the architects of…
The strained supply chain industry is top of mind for most retailers and manufacturers as they face unparalleled demand coupled with new regulations creating even greater capacity issues.
Rich Hamilton Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield's 3PL Advisory Group shares some of his views on industry in advance of his participation in the 3PL Value Creation North America Summit 2018
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 · Nick Vyas, director of the USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management
A rapidly evolving and increasingly global world poses new challenges for business survival. Supply chain managers who use these four interconnected compass points can navigate these unprecedented challenges and find opportunities for innovation.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 · Deanna M. Rainwater, Alison Schoch and Shantanu Ginodia
An improved business operating model enabled through a costeffective 3PL agreement can be a game changer if terms are thoroughly evaluated and properly negotiated.
A.T. Kearney's Global Business Policy Council has released Competing in an Age of Multi-Localism, a new study that notes the tectonic shifts occurring in consumption patterns globally.
Dr. Chris Caplice, Executive Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Founding Director, MIT FreightLab, shares some of his views on industry in advance of his participation in the Summit.
Whether or not these tariffs will be effective in addressing the policies of foreign governments is anybody's guess. In the meantime, what action should supply chain professionals take now to mitigate the effect on supply chains? What is your company's tariff strategy?
Ravi Dosanjh, A&A's Executive Vice President – International Advisory, maintains that shippers should have a firm strategy in place supporting Best in Class “Total Cost” Planning, Procurement and Operations teams.
Washington State University economists recently noted that a Port of Oakland infrastructure project could boost economic output by $1 billion while improving agricultural export flow.
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