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Immigration Crisis in EU is Disrupting Air Cargo Supply Chain

Thursday, October 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has called on world leaders meeting at the United Nations this week to work together to find solutions to the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.

Not Your Grandfather’s Manufacturing

Monday, October 5, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
Revitalizing manufacturing in the US is key to strengthening our economy and to rebuilding the middle class in America.

Surveys Find Global 3PLs Experiencing Significant Success Across the Supply Chain Industry

Monday, September 28, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
CEOs across North America, Asia-Pacific and Europe were also asked to project regional industry revenue growth rates for the next three years in each of their regions.

MIT’s Digital Supply Chain Program Commences Second Course

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The second installment of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics' ground-breaking online supply chain course, Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals, will start on September 30th, 2015

“The Third Coast” Threat is Real

Monday, September 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
As one might expect, The Third Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit staged by the USC Marshal School of Business last week placed a major focus on Southern California ports.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
In the 1990s and 2000s, companies went to China out of fear of being left behind, not necessarily because they had made an informed decision based on data about the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Now it seems they are coming back for fear of being left behind again.

“Economic Crosscurrents” and the Evolution of Logistics Real Estate Clusters

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
According to a recent study by Prologis Research, evolving trade patterns, along with advances in technology and the expansion of e-commerce, reinforce the value proposition of core market locations.

Pro-Active Budgeting for Success

Monday, August 31, 2015 · Robert A Rudzki
Don't let the conventional budget process constrain your ability to add real value to your organization.

Washington’s Ports Poised to Compete with Canada

Thursday, August 27, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Seattle and Tacoma commissions have formed The Northwest Seaport Alliance to unify management of the two ports' marine cargo terminals and related functions.

USC’s 3rd Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Each year, USC offers the opportunity for industry executives to not only share insight on how they have managed to navigate the world of supply chain in a rapidly changing environment but also recognize industry best practices.

New APICS SCC Report Defines the Next Generation Supply Chain Leader

Friday, August 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
A new development in addressing the current “talent gap” in the supply chain workforce has been recently addressed.

How Safe is the Mexican Supply Chain?

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Cushman & Wakefield's new study is bullish on the prospects for Mexico's rapidly growing seaport infrastructure, but U.S. supply managers may still be wary of investing there. Gonzalo Gutierrez, Cushman & Wakefield's executive director – Monterrey…

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties – Who Benefits?

Monday, August 3, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
The politics, economics and the regulations of dumping and countervailing duties are difficult legal processes to understand. Investigations and legal proceedings in front of the International Trade Commission require teams of accountants and lawyers and very often cost…

Global Supply Chain Managers Track TPP Progress

Thursday, July 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Global supply chain managers will be tracking the progress of the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks in Maui, Hawaii this week, as negotiating parties hope to finalize the agreement

Risk Management in the Coffee Supply Chain

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers, based in Portland, Oregon, is an importer of high quality specialty-grade coffees from over 15 countries around the world. As pioneer of the “Relationship Coffee Model,” it has championed the direct trade model and the creation of…
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