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Ocean Carriers Brace For Regulatory Showdown

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The fight over maritime container space and rates charged for ocean shipping service, which has been steadily growing more fractious throughout 2021, has suddenly spilled into the halls of Congress.

2021 USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit is a Must-Attend Event

Monday, September 20, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
When the 2021 USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit convenes next month, humanitarian supply chains and the challenges of current epidemics are certain to be addressed…along with tough lessons learned.

Let the consolidation begin

Monday, September 20, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
The acquisition of Waypoint Robotics by Locus strengthens both companies, but may also be a sign of things to come

Global Supply Chains Are Still Hit Hard by Illicit Activity

Monday, September 13, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Kroll, a leading global provider of services and digital products related to valuation governance, risk and transparency, today revealed the results of a global survey suggesting that the world’s biggest companies were most affected by corruption and illicit activity in 2020.

2021 USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit Names New Keynote

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
When the 2021 USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit convenes this October, humanitarian supply chains and the challenges of current epidemics are certain to be addressed…along with tough lessons learned.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Reshoring - it’s an off and on thing

Sunday, September 5, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Rosemary Coates discusses what’s happening with reshoring, near-shoring and off-shoring in today’s global supply chains. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Sustainable Cold Chains Re-examined

Thursday, September 2, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The whitepaper, “The Age of Amazon: Why 3PLs and Last-Mile Delivery Fleets Must Draw Closer,” points to four areas where food shippers and 3PLs can and have worked together to meet the increasing demands of consumers.

Supply Chain Management Activity Surges as Summer Comes to An End

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As September approaches, here’s a roundup of some of the month’s more significant supply chain management developments.

Humanitarian Supply Chain Crusade Needs Help From Private Sector

Thursday, August 26, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Among the scores of humanitarian supply chain entities, The Order of Malta is following with utmost attention and concern the dramatic events unfolding in Afghanistan.

It’s a great time to be in procurement

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, author Elouise Epstein discusses the changes transforming procurement, and the procurement professional. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Pacific Rim Port Congestion is a Consequence of Complex Issues

Friday, August 20, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
When operations were suspended indefinitely last month at China’s Meishan terminal in the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan, industry analysts were quick to detect a complex dysfunctional trend.

Record-Breaking Supply Chain Disruptions and Supply Shortages

Thursday, August 12, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Resilinc mid-year data reveals life sciences, healthcare, and automotive industries have been most impacted by disruptions so far this year

It’s the Process, Stupid

Monday, August 9, 2021 · Michael Gravier
Before blaming others when things aren’t going well, we should assume that we need to focus on the process.

Cargo Delays, Supply Shortages, and Increased Prices Likely to Continue Through Q4

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Patrick Penfield is a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of Executive Education at the Syracuse University Whitman School.

Air Cargo Supply Chains Updated by ACI World

Monday, August 2, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As supply chain managers prepare to sustain a long-term recovery, the third edition of Airport Operations Business Restart and Recovery has been retitled to Airport Operations and COVID-19: Business Recovery.
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