Monday, June 12, 2017 · Melissa Botero and Fabian Brenninkmeijer
Supply chain professionals are often confronted with the challenge of managing highly volatile customer shipments resulting from the bullwhip effect. This volatility leads to supply chain-wide inefficiencies, high operational complexity, low service levels and substantial costs.
Monday, June 12, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
One of the most positive developments so far this year in the global supply chain sector has been the rebound in the fortunes of air cargo.
Monday, May 8, 2017 · SCMR Staff
The MIT master's program in supply chain management has been ranked as the world's No. 1 graduate business program in supply chain and logistics by Eduniversal, the Paris-based global rating agency for higher education.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 · Mark Dohnalek
With tax reform proposals coming this week, every manufacturer and supply chain provider should be watching out for a possible Border Adjustment Tax (BAT). And, if we see it we must quickly root against it.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Shippers attending the recently concluded “Critical Cargoes Conference” in New Orleans were told that when and if trade is resumed, the Cuban port of Mariel will be ready.
Monday, April 10, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
While a bevy of high-tech outfits have threatened to disrupt the current freight forwarding marketplace with its their digitized offerings, older established players are hardly standing still as far as innovation is concerned.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 · By Asmita Pahwa, Senior Director of Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, Daymon
Uncertainty seems to be the word of the day in global sourcing. From shifts in political, economic and trade policies around the world to changing expectations in terms of speed to market, there are numerous powers at play that suppliers, retailers and brands will have to…
Monday, March 6, 2017 · Rosemary Coates
China is a Communist nation ruled by a central government and a President. Hong Kong is a limited democracy and although Hong Kong recognizes the President of China as head of state, Hong Kong is managed by a Chief Executive.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Analysts for Frontier Strategy Group (FSG) – an information and advisory services firm for emerging market executives – expect a slight improvement in global expansion in 2017.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The patterns of China's overseas direct investment are changing rapidly, says HSBC's chief regional economist, Qu Hongbin.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Ocean fleet tracking. A new global environmental service was ushered in at this month's World Ocean Council's Sustainable Ocean Summit in Rotterdam.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 · Rosemary Coates
No matter what your political party, and even if NAFTA is modified or ended, all of the jobs are not likely to come back.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in Lima, Peru, just after Donald Trump's stunning victory in the U.S. presidential election in November to regroup—and perhaps rethink—free trade alternatives for the coming year.
Friday, November 18, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
According to the consultancy, Armstrong & Associates, new global supply chain challenges will be handled by 3PLs in a variety of innovative ways next year.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
As noted in our Top Story, a “concerted response” must be made in the global economy to address supply chain disruptions in 2017.
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