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The Freshly supply chain

Monday, January 25, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
Fresh prepared meals are one of the fastest growing segments of the food industry. Freshly talks about what it takes to get the meals from the farm to your table, especially in a pandemic

China is back

Monday, January 25, 2021 · Stanley Chao
Despite tariffs, a trade war and a pandemic, the Chinese economy is once again the world’s factory. Maybe it never went away.

Gartner Research Comes up With Ten Vaccine Distribution Questions for Supply Chain Leaders

Sunday, January 24, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Andrew Stevens, A senior director analyst in the Gartner Supply Chain Technology Group, notes that as vaccine distribution takes center stage, supply chain leaders need streamlined, yet resilient, service centered on patient healthcare.

The Impact of the Pandemic on the Present and Future of Supply Chain Packaging

Monday, January 18, 2021 · Alicemarie Geoffrion, Vice President, Packaging Operations, DHL Supply Chain, North America
The COVID-19 pandemic altered supply chain operations nearly overnight. How have packaging operations adapted and what’s next for companies seeking continuity, efficiency and growth?

One giant step for a space-based supply chain

Sunday, January 10, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
NASA chooses SpaceX as its first vendor for the deep space commercial supply chain

Year of the Ox: Wither Hong Kong?

Thursday, January 7, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Hong Kong has witnessed the gradual erosion of its civil liberties and a once-thriving entrepot. At the same time, it has failed to invest in the port technology essential to keeping its world class status.

What we learn distributing the COVID-19 vaccine will change the way everything is delivered

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 · Shawn Muma
Investments made to rapidly distribute the vaccine will transform supply chains

Biden Has a Plan for Supply Chains and U.S. Manufacturing – But Will It Work?

Monday, January 4, 2021 · Rosemary Coates
The Biden-Harris transition website posts Biden’s policy for U.S. manufacturing and for addressing supply chain shortages due to Covid19. But can we take what is written at face value?

Global Supply Chains Serving the Neediest

Thursday, December 24, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
No serious discussion of humanitarian supply chains can take place before acknowledging The Sovereign Order of Malta – one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization.

Checking in with Pete Sinisgalli

Saturday, December 19, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock
The former CEO of Manhattan Associates has a new gig with Aptos

The Global Impact Of COVID-19 Lockdowns To Supply Chains in 2020 Yet to Be Measured

Thursday, December 17, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
While global supply chain managers are still dealing with new Pandemic mandates, BSI, the has released its 2020 assessment on the global impact of COVID-19 lockdowns.

Human Rights Day Signals a Call For Improved Supply Chain Transparency

Thursday, December 10, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
As the world marks Human Rights Day, the widening societal inequalities brought into focus by the pandemic are a stark reminder of the action needed to advance human rights.

West Coast Ocean Cargo Gateways Must Find New Ways of Dealing with Volume Surge

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
As reported in our news section, our nation’s two largest ports in San Pedro Bay are seeking ways to deal with record-setting cargo throughput…and congestions.

“Pandemic Fatigue” Will Likely Keep Global Supply Chains Sluggish, Says IHS Markit

Friday, December 4, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
In its latest “World Flash” intelligence report, IHS Markit economists note that the dreaded second and third waves of COVID-19 arrived in late 2020 as any illusion the world can easily control the spread of the virus had largely vanished.

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Has Message for Global Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
With December 2, 2020 designated as the United Nations' International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, companies should make certain their supply chains are clear of any slavery-oriented practices that could damage their reputation and business, as well as take steps to…
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