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Water Should Share “Transport Infrastructure” Spotlight

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Too often water infrastructure gets left out of the national conversation – which is exactly why the Value of Water Coalition released a research paper on that very topic.

Supply Chain Management: Meet Zawadi Dismuke

Monday, May 12, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
One of this year’s Richter Scholars, Dismuke is one young student who is excited about supply chain management

Asia Pacific Air Cargo Gathering Speed

Thursday, May 8, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Andrew Herdman, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, (AAPA) says international freight markets saw 3.8 percent growth in traffic during the first quarter of 2014.

Country of Origin: Ukraine

Monday, May 5, 2014 · Rosemary Coates
As the situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate, many of us in the global supply chain community are keeping close watch.

“Giving Back”

Monday, April 28, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki
At the end of each calendar year, I take time to reflect on the year that is drawing to a close, and to give back to the communities where we have been doing business.

Trans-Pacific Partnership at Critical Juncture in Japan

Thursday, April 24, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
As Prime Minister Abe and President Obama meet this week, shippers may expect to hear mainstream media reports of opposition to the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. But free trade advocates in both countries maintain that this an opportunity that may not…

EU Calls For Cutting Red Tape in Supply Chain

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
At the 6th European Logistics Summit in Brussels last month, Charlie Dobbie, Executive Vice President for Global Network Operations at DHL Express presented European Commissioner for the Environment Janez Potocnik with key recommendations to ensure comparable, simple and…

Complacency Is Not an Option for U.S. Ports

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
With the Panama Canal expansion meeting its deadline in late 2015, shippers are busy determining which gateways would best serve their future needs.

On the Train to Nanjing

Thursday, April 3, 2014 · Rosemary Coates
We need to bring some manufacturing back to the US...but very carefully. We want skilled jobs that pay a living wage and don’t pollute the environment.

Key Points Raised in JLL Survey

Monday, March 31, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The survey tells us that global demand for logistics space from occupiers is fairly widespread and strong in many markets, especially the larger markets around key population centers.

Aerotropolis Supply Chain Advantage

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The top three “aerotropolis” districts—the areas surrounding these cargo-intense airports—stand out in JLL’s annual “Airport Outlook Report.”

Procurement’s New Top Priority

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Procurement organizations are clearly getting the message that they need to demonstrate their value, in the same way they've documented spend savings for nearly a decade.

Chinese New Year Celebrations Are Over – Now What?

Friday, March 7, 2014 · Rosemary Coates
It is not surprising to see 40% personnel turn-over in most factories after the New Year

AirCargo 2014 to Highlight Strategies and Innovations for Business Growth

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
When the Air Freight Forwarder’s Association (AfA) stages its annual conference next month, the focus will be “closing the deal.”

Supply Chain Leaders Laud International Trade Data System Completion

Thursday, February 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
By completing the International Trade Data System (ITDS), the processing and approval times for U.S. businesses that export American-made goods and services will be cut from days to minutes.
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