Despite the prospects of further interest rate hikes, supply chain managers are being told by Fitch Ratings that all three major U.S. transportation segments may expect continued healthy growth in the coming months.
A new study conducted by Capgemini notes that despite the barriers facing blockchain, 87% of survey respondents said they are at least in the early stages of blockchain experimentation and the top drivers behind investments are cost saving (89%), enhanced traceability (81%)…
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 · Gary Forger, special projects editor
When two days is too long, on-demand networks step in to deliver orders in hours or even minutes. This is hot enough that four-year old startups are having to share the space with the likes of Target, WalMart, Home Depot and even Amazon. Ultimately, delighting customers is…
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 · Gary Forger, special projects editor
This month we spoke about on-demand delivery with Ben Harris, director of supply chain and advanced manufacturing for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. He also serves as administrator of the Supply Chain Leadership Council.
Intelligent technology, including AI and machine learning enables goal to be attained over time through self-learning, predicting, prescribing and optimizing supply-chain performance automatically across business functions.
As rates for container and handy-size bulk carriers have escalated, these operators have been discouraged from competing for breakbulk cargo. This is good news for breakbulk shippers and the network of domestic ports reliant on their business.
Signs of a turnaround in the prospects of global container shipping companies began surfacing last July when rates began creeping up through the Peak Season. Overcapacity, however, continues to haunt the industry and may keep it from a sustainable recovery. Article includes a…
Among the highlights of the APICS 2018 supply chain conference was the presentation of “Awards of Excellence” to four deserving leaders who have made significant contributions to the industry this year.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 · Geraldine Felicio and Deepika Sharma
In an age where customers are expecting faster deliveries and increased flexibility, consumer packaged goods companies are constantly looking to evolve their supply chains.
Annual competition concludes as APICS, in collaboration with Deloitte, celebrates real-world problem solving and technical knowledge within supply chain management
APQC and Supply Chain Management Review asked supply chain professionals to answer seven questions about Continuous Improvement in September 2018. See a snapshot of the results in this infographic.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Haslam College of Business has appointed Mary Long as the new managing director of the Global Supply Chain Institute's Supply Chain Forum.
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