Supply Chain Management

New Survey Measures Potential Impact of Tariffs on U.S. Supply Chains

Thursday, November 29, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
According to the IHS Markit U.S. PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) special tariff survey released today, the data indicate that U.S .manufacturers expect tariffs to have a widespread upward impact on prices over the next two years.

ICMM Takes Lead in Supply Chain Human Rights Issues

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
In an industry first, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) announced new membership requirements to advance the sustainability performance of the mining sector, committing members to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Gartner Announces Rankings of the 2018 Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25

Monday, November 26, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Gartner, Inc. has released its 10th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking. The ranking recognizes organizations across the healthcare value chain that demonstrate leadership in improving human life at sustainable costs.

Deloitte Study: More than 70 percent of Consumers Plan to Shop During the Holiday Weekend

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 · SCMR Staff
More than 7 in 10 (71 percent) holiday shoppers plan to head to the stores and online over the Thanksgiving weekend (Thanksgiving Thursday - Cyber Monday), according to a new survey from Deloitte.

Asia Technology Summit Examines Ocean Cargo Supply Chain Transparency

Friday, November 16, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Global supply chain managers seeking more ocean cargo rate transparency may have heard some encouraging news at the rencently-concluded Asia Technology Summit in Singapore.

This Year’s “Singles’ Day” in China Reached US $30.8 Billion in Sales

Friday, November 16, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
While the U.S. was celebrating Veterans' Day and Europe was celebrating Armistice Day, China was going wild with Singles' Day.

New Global Blockchain Alliances Vie for Ocean Cargo Supply Chain Dominance

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
CargoX is launching CargoX Smart B/L platform today, claiming that it is the “first open, neutral blockchain platform” in the shipping industry for real-world commercial use.

Improving Forecast Accuracy Through Demand Sensing

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 · Evan Humphrey and Federico Laiño
As the field of business forecasting develops, technological improvements allow companies to experiment with more advanced models.

Proposed Tariffs May Have Impact on Most U.S. West Coast Ports and Supply Chains

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Ocean cargo gateways, both big and small, are concerned about trade war with China

Global Supply Chain Investors Keep Close Tabs on 3PL M&A Activity

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Kris Hopkins, a Director in the Transportation & Logistics Group of Houlihan Lokey, Inc., an independent, advisory-focused, global investment bank, has been keeping close watch on the volatile 3PL sector this year.

More IHS Markit Musings on Global Economy

Monday, November 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The risk of a “no deal” Brexit is on the rise. Reflecting the tougher outlook, IHS Markit has reduced eurozone real GDP growth rates in 2019–21 by an average 0.2 percentage point a year. The eurozone economy is projected to expand 2.0% in 2018, 1.6% in 2019, and 1.3% in…

Three Trends That Tell Us What’s Next in Prototyping

Monday, November 5, 2018 · Mark Dohnalek
Every day more forward innovations become available enabling legacy enterprises and agile startups with the ability to create, test, perfect and market their products. As a result, we are discovering new ways to operate, compete and scale exponentially.

Referendum Regrets

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A no-deal or “hard” Brexit outcome, without an agreement for a transition period, is likely to lead to significant disruption to air services, contend analysts.

The age of multi-localism

Monday, October 29, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A.T. Kearney's Global Business Policy Council has released “Competing in an Age of Multi-Localism,” a new study that notes the tectonic shifts occurring in consumption patterns globally.

IATA Issues Alarm About BREXIT Impact on Global Supply Chains

Monday, October 29, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action by the UK and the European Union to put in place contingency planning for the continuation of air services in the event of a "no-deal Brexit"
×

Search

Search

Sourcing & Procurement

Inventory Management Risk Management Global Trade Ports & Shipping

Business Management

Supply Chain TMS WMS 3PL Government & Regulation Sustainability Finance

Software & Technology

Artificial Intelligence Automation Cloud IoT Robotics Software

The Academy

Executive Education Associations Institutions Universities & Colleges

Resources

Podcasts Webinars Companies Visionaries White Papers Special Reports Premiums Magazine Archive

Subscribe

SCMR Magazine Newsletters Magazine Archives Customer Service

Press Releases

Press Releases Submit Press Release