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Special Report: U.S. Port Update

Monday, February 22, 2016 · Patrick Burnson While the expanded Panama Canal will be able to handle larger vessels this Peak Season, the next generation of mega ships must be deployed on all-water routes. The nation's premier ports, say industry experts, will still have to compete by providing customized service, no…

Do Faulty Supply Chains Undermine Trust?

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The 2016 Edelman Trust Barometer finds global trust inequality is growing

BPE Global working with Oracle on Export Control Compliance

Monday, February 1, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Shippers attending Oracle's “Modern Supply Chain Experience” conference last week learned that progress is being made on the mandated Export Control Reform effort despite a few hiccups.

“Global Trade Pulse” reflects supply chain inventory glut concerns

Monday, January 25, 2016 · Jeff Berman Various global economic concerns and trends made their presence felt in both North America and Europe, according to the most recent edition of the “Global Trade Pulse” from global maritime and trade consultancy Hackett Associates.

China’s Weakening Economy May Disrupt Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 · Patrick Burnson IHS Global Insight expects growth in China to slow to 6.3% in 2016, fueled by modestly lower industrial growth and a larger deceleration in services.

Praising Procurement Specialists

Thursday, January 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Greybeard Advisors is Named a Top Strategic Sourcing Consultancy by Kennedy Consulting

Ocean Cargo Supply Chain Should Benefit By INTTRA-JDA Collaboration

Monday, January 11, 2016 · Patrick Burnson In a move coinciding with increased ocean shipping complexity, INTTRA has announced that it will collaborate with JDA Software Group Inc. to offer shippers a more transparent management system.

The Business Units Want a True Partner–Can Your Supply Chain Step Up?

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 · Greg Gerstenhaber and Peter Guarraia When financial performance tumbled well below the expectations of shareholders at a US-based manufacturer of industrial parts, the new head of supply chain saw ways to make the supply chain part of the solution.

Broad Supply Chain Coalition Offers Clarity on New Container Weighing Regulations

Tuesday, December 22, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The World Shipping Council (WSC), the TT Club, the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), and the Global Shippers' Forum (GSF) recently released a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to address issues arising from the new container…

Global Migration Can Make a Positive Impact on Supply Chains

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The integration of immigrants in the States – especially when it comes to education, occupational training, and English language ability – remains critical.

Supply Chain Managers Favor Air Cargo in Recent Weeks

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The dramatic decline to ocean freight spot market rates has served to widen the pricing differential to air rates to record levels, say Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Supply Chain Risk Disconnect

Monday, November 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Zurich Insurance has just released the findings of two major studies that reveal compelling insights into the supply chain risks facing U.S. businesses today.

Ocean Cargo Carriers Face Rising Costs

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The cost of operating cargo ships is forecast to rise over the next two years after falling in 2015, according to the latest Ship Operating Costs Annual Review and Forecast 2015/16 report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Air Cargo in Latin America Still Falls Behind in Supporting Supply Chains

Monday, November 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the improvements in safety that have resulted from strong partnerships among aviation stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean, and urged governments in the region to use this as a template for working together…

Defining Sustainability

Monday, November 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson As our news section story on sustainability opines, research from West Monroe Partners finds that half of North American supply chain executives consider green supply chain a strategic priority. But there's a disconnect: how do these executives define it?