Supply Chain Management

Nuts! Cargo Thieves Set Eyes on Food and Beverage

Thursday, September 15, 2016 · Michael Meeks Decline in cargo theft value indicates thieves may be shifting targets

How Does Product Mix at the Store Drive Sales?

Thursday, September 15, 2016 · Krishna Rajendran Large retail chains are increasingly faced with the question of how to develop an ideal product assortment policy to optimize sales. This issue is particularly challenging for retailers that have traditionally served customers in large cities, but are looking to serve a…

Day Two at the Material Handling & Logistics Conference

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock A decade of transformation ahead

Cold Chain Demand Brings Some Relief to Maritime Sector

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Despite many adversities for the maritime sector over the last year, seaborne perishable reefer trade increased in 2015 - and is forecast to grow further still in 2016.

More Supply Chain Management Jobs for Women in Forecast

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson A recent survey done by one prominent search firm indicates that demand for supply chain professionals in manufacturing and retail have “gone through the roof.”

If it’s September, it must be Park City

Monday, September 12, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock Dematic's 31st Material Handling & Logistics Conference got underway with a survey that finds that most attendees see growth in their future.

Port of Long Beach CEO suddenly calls it quits

Friday, September 9, 2016 · Patrick Burnson With just a little more than two years on the job as CEO, Jon Slangerup today announced his resignation from the Port of Long Beach.

Cold Chain Gains Traction in Emerging Markets

Friday, September 9, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The 2016 Global Cold Chain Alliance Global Cold Storage Capacity Report shows that warehouse capacity has experienced steady growth since 2014

JLL Report on Industrial Real Estate Has Implications for Supply Chains

Friday, September 9, 2016 · Jeff Berman The industrial real estate market remains in a strong position for various reasons, according to the Second Quarter Industrial Outlook report from commercial real estate firm JLL.

Oracle Acquires LogFire

Friday, September 9, 2016 · Jeff Berman Oracle said this week it has acquired LogFire, an Atlanta-based provider of Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud-based, Warehouse Management Systems in an effort to complement its Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud suite.

Even a Little Bug Can Take A Bite Out of Effective Supply Chains

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 · Michael Gravier While Zika continues to dominate the news in the U.S., it's recently been put under the microscope when it comes to its impact on the global supply chain.

More on 3PLs from a Provider’s Perspective

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 · SCMR Staff Rick Mettetel, vice president, global forwarding for C.H. Robinson, recently shared insights with our readers on current state of third party logistics.

Hanjin Bankruptcy Poses New Challenges for Global Supply Chain Managers

Thursday, September 1, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping will have supply chain managers scrambling for transport alternatives during Peak Season, as global seaports also struggle to find ways of mitigating the impact of this colossal event.

Southern California’s Supply Chain Put Into Focus During USC Conference

Monday, August 29, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The 4th Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit held on USC Campus is coming up on September 15-16, 2016.

GCCA Report Shows Continuous Growth in Cold Storage Capacity Worldwide

Monday, August 29, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The 2016 Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Global Cold Storage Capacity Report showed that cold storage capacity has experienced steady growth since 2014, the last time the survey was conducted.