Supply Chain Management

WPI Launches a Master’s Degree Program in Supply Chain Management

Monday, October 30, 2017 · SCMR Staff Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is launching a master's degree program in supply chain management this fall.

“3PL Value Creation Chicago Summit” Examines Supply Chain Complexity

Monday, October 30, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The annual “3PL Value Creation Chicago Summit” staged by the consultancy, Armstrong & Associates, Inc., provided practitioners with fresh insights on how the industry will be shaping up in 2018.

Globalization vs. Localization and Why They Both Matter

Monday, October 30, 2017 · Mark Dohnalek Today's manufacturing and supply chain landscape is prominently characterized by two seemingly competing forces: globalization and localization

Leveraging SCM Digitization to Attack New Markets

Friday, October 20, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The proliferation of digital supply chain management solutions has put even more pressure on global supply chain managers to set up freight transportation networks in regions that many may have never even visited. In turn, today's freight forwarders now need to ramp up…

New Procurement Survey Reveals Generational Trends

Friday, October 20, 2017 · Patrick Burnson A new online business community designed for procurement specialists has recently released its first global survey. According to London-based Procurious.com, the survey reveals that workforce is being transformed by the rise of the gig economy and the restructuring of industries.

Supply Chains Struggle to Deliver on Digital Promises, Says Fuijitsu Study

Thursday, October 19, 2017 · SCMR Staff While supply chain managers recognize the importance of digital transformation, organizations worldwide are struggling to balance the elements needed to deliver on digital.

Panjiva Reports That Ongoing Trade Surge Will Benefit Supply Chains

Thursday, October 19, 2017 · Jeff Berman September shipments were up 4.9% annually at 976,605. While this is down compared to August's 1,066,698, the annual improvement is ahead of August's 2.2% annual spread.

Better Inventory Planning with Basic Data Analysis

Thursday, October 19, 2017 · Tracey Smith Regardless of the approach you use, analyzing the historical data or your customer ordering and / or parts usage can provide guidance in setting inventory levels for each item.

8 Fundamentals for Achieving AI Success in the Supply Chain

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 · Greg Brady The beauty of AI-based solutions is that they learn and drive continuous improvement over time.

Asia Pacific Air Cargo Sector Gains Strength

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 · Patrick Burnson While transpacific oceanborne traffic was especially robust this past peak season, industry analysts were also impressed by the air cargo surge in the region. If this trend is to continue, however, the need for improved airport infrastructure is obvious.

Oracle To Focus on Continuous Stream of SCM Innovations

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 · Patrick Burnson In an interview with Jon Chorley, CSO & GVP SCM Product Strategy at Oracle, we learn a bit more about Oracle OpenWorld and its implications for our sector.

The view from APICS 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock Just what is supply chain management today? It's moved from cost cutting to enabling the business.

Clean Cargo Working Group Launches Annual Emissions Factors

Monday, October 16, 2017 · Patrick Burnson BSR's Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) recently announced the release of its 2016 Global Maritime Trade Lane Emissions Factors report, based on emissions reported by more than 3,200 ships from 22 of the world's leading ocean container carriers that represent 87…

Optimize Fleet Management with Smart Solutions

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 · Avnish Kumar The blend of connected devices, networks, and its consequent by-product of big data, creates a compelling impact on fleet management.

Flexport Gains More Funding to Dominate Supply Chain’s Digital Arena

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 · Patrick Burnson San Francisco-based Flexport announced late last week that it has closed a $110 million Series C funding round led by DST Global, and joined by existing investors including Founders Fund and Susa Ventures.