On this episode, Steven A. Melnyk discusses why cybersecurity needs to be at the top of every supply chain manager’s ToDo list. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Supply chain managers reliant on ocean cargo shipping have been confronted with a series of calamities and close calls this year, note industry analysts. COVID-19 led to global changes in consumption and shopping patterns, including a surge in electronic commerce. This was…
While priorities may differ across industries, one thing remains the same – buyers are looking for sellers that are embracing digital procurement to meet demand, save time, reduce cost, find credentialed sellers and gain insight into their needs.
The International Air Transport Association renewed its call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, and effective. In the United States, meanwhile, The Airforwarders Association is asking the Biden Administration to…
Every four years the American Society of Civil Engineers recognizes infrastructure projects around the U.S. that it considers to be Gamechangers — innovative projects and programs that move infrastructure modernization forward.
If I told you that there was an upcoming event that would cause your business about 21 days of downtime, 287 days to fully recover, and cost you an average of $312,493 payment, you would want to do everything in your power to prevent it.
If some of the statistics for reshoring and industrial buying are true, or at least directionally correct, then American manufacturing is poised for rapid rebirth and astonishing results. I am very optimistic that Reshoring will continue to expand in America.
When the 2021 USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit convenes this October, sustainable supply chains and the challenges of current epidemics are certain to be addressed…along with tough lessons learned.
International ship crews arriving at the Port of Long Beach and neighboring Port of Los Angeles are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations as part of an ongoing partnership between the Port of Long Beach, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the National Guard.
Monitoring of port calls and liner schedules, along with better tracing and port call optimization, are among the issues covered by the growing field of “maritime informatics,” says UNCTAD,
The Long Beach City Council is considering the transfer of Pier H, which includes the ill-fated Queen, to the Long Beach Harbor Department. John McLaurin, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, is among the chief critics of this idea.
Recent supply chain disruptions suggest that President Biden’s physical infrastructure plan must reflect the changing nature of the 21st century economy.
Just because an asset is owned by a supplier, doesn’t mean they will be incentivized to comply with actions that are not part of a contract.
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