Tuesday, July 2, 2019 · Rosemary Coates
As we have seen in over the past two years, negotiations can fail at any point and U.S. penalty tariffs could be extended. The end of the trade war may come before the U.S. general election in 2020, in order for Trump to claim victory. But in the meantime, U.S. consumers are…
Monday, July 1, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
As he has done in past years at this time, Philip Damas, head of Drewry's Supply Chain Advisors, shares his views on the current ocean cargo arena.
Thursday, June 27, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
A vast majority of U.S. companies (82%) would like to expand into new markets and 36% percent are eyeing expansion opportunities in the BRICS and MINT counties, according to a new survey of U.S. business decision makers recently released by “connected planning” specialist…
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Descartes Datamyne, a leading global trade database of up-to-date import-export information, recently unveiled its 2019 U.S. Ports Report, providing supply chain managers with a new reference tool on U.S. import trade for port authorities, carriers, logistics providers,…
Monday, June 24, 2019 · Mark Dohnalek
The advances of augmented reality must be recognized by manufacturers and supply chain partners. Beyond video games and movie experiences, AR is being used by schools and companies with reports predicting AR sales could exceed $80 billion by 2022.
Thursday, June 20, 2019 · Rosemary Coates
Rare earth elements are an essential part of most supply chains in the form of raw materials, component parts, or finished goods such as wiring, circuit boards, magnets, electronic consumer goods, clean energy, automotive, and defense equipment.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Today the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), released new standards designed to help customers assess the ethical, ecological and economic aspects of their supply chain.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 · Jim Rice, Kai Trepte and Ken Cottrill
Managing global supply chains is not for the faint-hearted, especially in today's nerve-wracking political environment. The last few weeks have tested even the most battle-hardened practitioners, as companies have scrambled to react to abrupt changes in government trade…
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Ocean cargo seaports in the U.S. may be most exposed to disruptive effects of 3D printing (3DP) on transportation infrastructure assets over the next 20 years, Fitch Ratings says.
Monday, June 10, 2019 · Tommy Barnes
While being seen as a Shipper of Choice is always valuable, it is particularly crucial when high utilization rates put carriers in the driver's seat, meaning the best carriers have their pick of shippers to work with.
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