Supply Chain Management

Fitch Ratings’ Briefing Says U.S. Ports Remain “Stable”

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The advent of new carrier alliances and “big ship readiness” will determine which ports gain share and supply chain advantages. Meanwhile, managers must “hedge their bets” to mitigate risk and avoid reliance on a handful of key gateways.

Globalization vs. Protectionism – A Need for Supply Chain Resiliency

Monday, March 27, 2017 · Dave Kipe The last decade has been a march towards globalization, but recent political and economic events have created a backlash and stirred the debate; globalization vs. protectionism

New Deloitte Study Identifies Cyber Vulnerabilities in Manufacturing Supply Chains

Thursday, March 23, 2017 · Patrick Burnson According to Deloitte, the U.S. manufacturing sector is “woefully unprepared”for the cyber threats associated with new connected technology. In “Industry 4.0 and cyber risk: Security in an age of connected production,” one-third of all manufacturers sampled admitted to…

Navigating the Choppy Waters of a Changing Global Market

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…

Study Identifies Best Approaches to Survive Supply Chain Complexity

Monday, March 20, 2017 · Patrick Burnson APICS, and Michigan State University (MSU), recently announced findings from their latest report, “Managing the Complexity Paradigm.”

Efficient Supply Chain Design for Highly-Perishable Foods

Monday, March 20, 2017 · Cyril Khamsi and Veronica Stolear Designing supply routes is a challenge for any large retailer, particularly under conditions of rapid growth.

Procurement Transformation: How Fast (if you want it to last)?

Friday, March 17, 2017 · Robert A Rudzki Without a comprehensive roadmap, genuine procurement transformation is probably not achievable in any reasonable amount of time.

Hackett Group Research Points to Significant Talent and Strategy Gaps in Procurement

Friday, March 17, 2017 · Patrick Burnson While supply chain managers and procurement leaders are well aware of the potentially dramatic impact of digital transformation on their operations, new research from The Hackett Group, Inc. reveals that few feel they have the necessary strategy, talent and competencies in…

Airforwarders Association Examines State of Air Cargo and Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association recently shared his forecast and views on the current state of air cargo with SCMR

Global E-Commerce Supply Chains to Grow By Double Digits, Say Ti Analysts

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 · Patrick Burnson A new report released by the London-based think tank, Transport Intelligence (Ti) notes that supply chain management has undergone a “transformation” with a dramatic shift in service sector domination.

Lack of Supply Chain Talent—or Lack of Talent Management?

Monday, March 13, 2017 · Michael Gravier Young people who go into supply chain and manufacturing jobs complain that employers demand creativity during the hiring process, yet have no tolerance for new ideas in the workplace.

Decline in U.S-bound Ocean Cargo Shipments is Forecast by Panjiva

Monday, March 13, 2017 · Jeff Berman The company said February imports––at 837,700––marked an 8 percent annual decline, representing the first time there was not an annual increase since June 2016.

Hiring for the Future

Friday, March 10, 2017 · Patrick Burnson With the recent celebration of “International Women's Day,” Supply Chain Management Review was reminded of the vital role women play in our business community.

Consero Group Study Finds Procurement Executives Are Dissatisfied With Technology Infrastructure

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 · Patrick Burnson A significant level of dissatisfaction with technology was reported as part of the 2017 Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Report by Consero Group, a consultancy.

IBM and Maersk Make Bold Move to Transform Global Supply Chains

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Two blue chip players in today's global supply chain marketplace announced that they plan to introduce a “transformational” service designed to expedite ocean cargo shipping and mitigate risk.