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Unprecedented Supply Chain Opportunities in the Gulf, But First, the Blockade Must End

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 · Michael Gravier
Unprecedented opportunities for supply chains exist in the Middle East, but greater diplomacy is needed.

Industrial Real Estate Analysts Examine “Last Touch” in Supply Chain

Thursday, April 26, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
New research conducted by San Francisco-based Prologis, Inc. indicates that for industrial real estate customized for supply chain optimization remains in high demand.

Balancing Green: A Q&A with Yossi Sheffi

Thursday, April 19, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock
In his new book, MIT's Sheffi argues that companies need to find the right balance between investments in sustainability and maintaining their competitive advantage

Digital Supply Chain Sophistication Coming Soon to a Port Near You

Monday, April 16, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
In a post-MODEX interview Jon Slangerup, the CEO of the Atlanta-based 4PL, American Global Logistics, says that U.S. ports are finally keeping pace with technology-driven trends in other transport industries.

Are U.S. Trade Tariffs a Tactic Suited for Another Time?

Thursday, March 22, 2018 · Andre Wheeler
While China may be the target, tariffs are misdirected in today's geo-political economy

Are CPOs Painted into a Corner?

Friday, March 16, 2018 · James M. Baehr
There are numerous well-developed Procurement organizations doing progressive work across the scope of the discipline – from basic buying through Supplier Relationship Management.

Global Supply Chains Depend on People

Friday, March 9, 2018 · Michael Gravier
Many alarmists are ringing the bell on President Trump's recent announcement on Trade Wars. Some speculate that it will severely hurt our economy and therefore our supply chain and some think it won't. It's time to face the truth – the U.S. economy…

NextGen Supply Chain: Robotics at a Tipping Point

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock
3PL GEODIS is the latest example of how our industry is adopting robotics

It’s Not the Tariffs, It’s the Trade Wars

Monday, March 5, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
Tariffs create a false sense of well-being among U.S. manufacturers.

NextGen Supply Chain: Blockchain Moves Forward in the Supply Chain

Sunday, March 4, 2018 · Nicolas Dermond
With a recent announcement, Carrefour is the second global retailer to embrace blockchain for supply chain management.

Retail Supply Chains Ride Current Surge in Consumer Confidence

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
As the 2018 Retail Supply Chain Conference concludes this week in Phoenix, leading industry indicators point to continued consumer confidence.
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From the March 2018 Issue: Why procurement matters

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock
Finding solutions to the rising cost of supply is just one reason why procurement matters (as if readers who are planning on attending ISM 2018 in Nashville have any doubts)

Economics Is Strategy

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
More control and influence by China is inevitable. The strengthening of China's ties and interdependencies is happening in plain sight.

Keeping it nimble at Kraft Heinz

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock
One of America's iconic food brands says it is investing to create an efficient and nimble supply chain that can respond to a changing consumer while meeting its customer's requirements
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Measuring risk and reward in the global marketplace

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
2018 promises to be an “exciting year” for supply chain managers, say analysts at Panjiva Research. The think tank has published a series of eight reports investigating the opportunities and challenges in the global marketplace.
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