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Carbon Footprint Monitoring Services Launched for Global Supply Chain Managers

Monday, June 5, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Arviem AG, based in Zürich, Switzerland, recently announced the launch of real-time carbon footprint monitoring in the logistics chain to support sustainability initiatives of clients.

CIOs Juggle Dual Roles in Digital Spotlight

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 · Mark Humphlett
As manufacturers move from the research to adoption phase of digitization programs, the need for organizational leadership is becoming increasingly clear. A visionary leader is critical.

MercuryGate Launches ezVision

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 · SCMR Staff
MercuryGate International, Inc., a leading Transportation Management System (TMS) provider, announced the launch of ezVision at last week's Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference.

The Amazon Effect and the Global Supply Chain

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 · Rosemary Coates
The Amazon Effect is causing a revolution in thinking across the supply chain. It's a wake-up call for supply chain professionals to design new and improved processes and think creatively about the future.

Supply Chain Managers May Expect More “Digitization” in Ocean Cargo Arena

Monday, May 22, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Two major players in the “digitization” of the ocean container shipping industry, have shared their observations about new networking opportunities.

Gartner’s “Magic Quadrant” Provides Fresh Perspective on 3PLs

Friday, May 19, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Gartner's annual “Magic Quadrant” report that was released recently, on the eve of its supply chain conference in Phoenix, Ariz. The aim of the report is to provide a qualitative analysis into a market and its direction, maturity and participants.

Manhattan Unveils its Active Supply Chain Solution Suite

Monday, May 15, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
A new Manhattan Active Supply Chain Solution suite was recently introduced at the company's annual “Momentum Customer Conference.

RapidRatings, Opus Announce Integration for Managing Supply Chain Third-Party Risk

Thursday, May 11, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
RapidRatings, provider of analysis of the financial health of public and private companies in the world, and Opus, a leader in compliance and risk management SaaS technology, recently announced a strategic partnership and the integration of predictive financial health…
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Unlocking the Potential of Supply Chain Working Capital Finance

Friday, May 5, 2017 · Ryan Fernandes and Lisa M. Ellram
Too often, working capital pressures roll over supplier relationships without regard for what happens to supply chain risk. But now that new supply chain financing tools and techniques are proliferating, companies have a fresh chance to implement a coherent business strategy…

Supply Chain Management is Entering Its Era of Greatest Growth

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 · Michael Gravier
There has been much written and said about where supply chain is headed with the advent and proliferation of new technologies and systems. I believe that supply chain management is just entering its era of greatest growth and contribution to society

Government CIOs Spend 21 Percent of Their IT Budget on Digital Initiatives, Gartner Survey Finds

Friday, April 28, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
According to a global survey of CIOs by Gartner, Inc., top-performing organizations in the private and public sectors, on average, spend a greater proportion of their IT budgets on digital initiatives (33 percent) than government organizations (21 percent).

Future of WMS Mapped Out in Oracle Forecast

Monday, April 24, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
The economic indicators certainly suggest that a fulfillment economy has already begun.

Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update to Multi-Channel Supply Chains

Monday, April 24, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Oracle recently announced a new supply chain cloud functionality designed to help businesses master challenging warehouse fulfillment issues in order to help outpace their competition.

Supply Chain Managers Focus on Ocean Carrier Solvency as New Alliances Get Under Way

Friday, April 7, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Ocean carriers are “bleeding cash” as they rush to stem the flow by aligning themselves in new alliances, says a prominent industry analyst. But will that mad dash be enough for some of the most desparate cases?

West coast port issues remain a concern to 3PLs

Sunday, April 2, 2017 · Robert C. Lieb
In the annual 3PL CEO survey, most executives say that key customers were impacted by West Coast Port issues and that they are looking at ways to alleviate the problem.
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