Supply chain managers returning to work today after the July 4th holiday have been given some good news by Maersk, which has been reassuring shippers that it has been reopening “key applications” after last week's cyber attack.
Momentum in manufacturing growth continues to remain fully intact, based on data issued in the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, which was released earlier today.
Supply chain managers charged with leveraging preferential trade agreements can take advantage of opportunities in new markets for companies by simplifying the compliance and qualification processes, note spokesmen for Amber Road.
Even before the recent cyber security attacks, ocean cargo analysts were urging ocean carriers to become more "connected." Meanwhile, the industry continues to mired in overcapacity.
Supply chain industry analysts report that the global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% in real terms this past year, an annual jump of 2.1% led by the back of higher air and sea volume growth.
Enterprises engaged in using waste products as raw materials for bio-commodities help companies and countries to meet their sustainability goals. But to be successful they also must be commercially viable.
Global supply chain managers reliant on continued investment in ocean cargo gateways received some sobering news last week from analysts at Fitch Ratings.
While primary industrial markets often have higher rents and lower vacancies for warehouse and distribution center space, research published today by industrial real estate firm CBRE makes the case for increasing future growth for secondary industrial markets.
The maritime industry and broader ocean supply chain are suffering from major and costly inefficiencies due to ineffective data sharing and poor cross-industry collaboration, according to a new report and industry survey released today by the Business Performance Innovation…
May shipments at 987,650 were up 3.3% annually, which was down from April's 9.7% annual spread, which was the fastest rate of growth going back to February 2016
Given that the MicroMasters' testing process and course standards are designed to be as demanding as those of on-campus MIT classes, the MicroMasters credential itself is also expected to provide those who earn it with opportunities for career advancement.
In an effort to further promote the advantages of a career in supply chain management, APICs has boldly announced the launch of a new expanded Supply Chain STEM Educational Outreach Program aimed at K-12 students.
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