Tuesday, September 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Global supply chain managers charged with delivering heavy project cargo just-in-time may soon have an alternative to multiple air carrier contracts and/or less reliable ocean carriage alternatives.
Thursday, September 3, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) has released a report indicating that in 2014 average CO2 emissions in the global container shipping trades declined 8.4 percent from the year before.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
According to a recent study by Prologis Research, evolving trade patterns, along with advances in technology and the expansion of e-commerce, reinforce the value proposition of core market locations.
Friday, August 21, 2015 · Managing Risk in the Global Supply Chain J. Paul Dittmann, Ph.D. Executive Director, Global Supply Chain institute University of Tennessee
Risk is a fact of life for the supply chain professional due to innumerable forces subject to change or beyond control within the supply chain such as legal, security, regulatory and environmental compliance; weather and natural disasters; and terrorism.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
With the latest round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations in Maui, Hawaii ending without a deal, U.S. supply managers may be adjusting to other global sourcing strategies.
Friday, July 31, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
While many industry analysts contend that distribution centers near U.S. East Coast ports will see a surge of new business after the Panama Canal expansion, real estate experts say this phenomena is already underway.
Thursday, July 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Global supply chain managers will be tracking the progress of the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks in Maui, Hawaii this week, as negotiating parties hope to finalize the agreement
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The Hackett Group's World-Class Procurement Performance Advantage Research is based on an analysis of results from recent benchmarks, performance studies, and advisory and transformation engagements at hundreds of large global companies.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
According to new research from The Hackett Group, Inc., a key differentiator is the superior ability of world-class procurement organizations to gain a deep understanding of the needs of their business, react more quickly to changing requirements, and drive higher overall…
Monday, July 20, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
As the Global Shippers' Forum (GSF) concludes its first financial trading year 2014-15, its Annual Report reflects on the achievements of the past 12 months including how it has worked with other organizations in its role as an effective voice for shippers around the world.
Monday, July 13, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
This is the first of a two-part interview with Philip Damas
Director - Supply Chain Advisors, Drewry Maritime Research
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The container-shipping industry has been highly unprofitable over the past five years, note analysts with McKinsey & Company. Making things worse, earnings have been exceptionally volatile.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision of its 2015 industry outlook to a $29.3 billion net profit.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
In the annual study and forecast on third-party logistics providers (3PLs) the consultancy Armstrong & Associates note that “big deals” have dominated the last year.
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