Monday, November 11, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Even though industrial production and investment slowed more than expected in 2019, consumer spending has held up global growth. Supply chain analysts expect that to continue in 2020, especially as central banks and governments step in with monetary and fiscal easing to…
Monday, November 11, 2019 · Michael Gravier
Supply chain information isn't updated periodically in weekly, monthly, or quarterly forecasts and plans—plans are continuously responding to information and operations adapt when required.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 · Lee-Bath Nelson
Thanks to its ability to significantly save on physical inventory and logistics, the use of additive manufacturing within supply chains continues to increase as companies recognize its extensive benefits.
Monday, November 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
“Leadership,” and what it means to incorporate management skill in everyday life, was the issue addressed by Women in Logistics at a forum in San Francisco last month.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 · Anthony Pelli
Judging by sheer numbers of participants, the program has been a success, with more than 11,000 certified partners “spanning the gamut of the trade community,” according to CBP. But it's begun to show its age nearly two decades after inception.
Friday, October 11, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Economists and industry leaders are largely pointing to ongoing trade tensions with China as the driver behind the decline of U.S. manufacturing, there are still steps supply chain managers can take to mitigate risk.
Thursday, October 10, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
The 12th Annual Maritime Transportation Forwarding Logistics & Global Supply Chain Workshop will be staged by ABS Consulting in Miramar, Florida October 16 & 17. A major focus of the event will be trade compliance. In this exclusive interview, ABS president Albert…
Thursday, October 10, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
A recent survey of compliance and procurement professionals finds cyber security risk and artificial intelligence adoption top list of concerns
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 · Matt O'Grady
Workplaces can be a stressful place for employees. And because manufacturing and supply chain environments involve precision timelines from sourcing to production to deliverables – their employee stress levels can be even more significant.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
While growth prospects remain healthy for ocean and air cargo segments heading into next year, the the trajectory figures to level off somewhat according to Fitch Ratings in its latest annual report.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 · Michael Gravier
The world seems to be falling apart at the seams—consider this a warning to supply chain managers in the “post-global” era. The US and China have a “trade war”, which really means a series of tit-for-tat tariffs.
Monday, October 7, 2019 · Benjamin Gordon
In a short period of time, autonomous vehicles have gone from long-shot science project to the accepted wisdom.
Friday, October 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Manufacturing PMI surveys have diverged, but differences in methodology can help explain the contrasting signals
Friday, October 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
The Reshoring Institute has released the results of the 2019 Survey of Global Manufacturers “The Changing Trends of Reshoring in the United States,” and published it for download here: https://reshoringinstitute.org/annual-survey-of-manufacturers.
Friday, October 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
The national survey examines Americans' perceptions about the manufacturing industry, including sustainability and tariffs, as well as whether they plan to pursue a career in this sector, long considered the backbone of the U.S. economy.
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