Supply Chain

Top Ocean Carriers Part III: Is Bigger Really Better?

Friday, October 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
According to new report issued by The International Transport Forum – an intergovernmental group with 54 member countries within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) – there are cost savings of mega-ships, but these are decreasing and might not…

Corruption in the Global Supply Chain and “The Fear Factor”

Friday, October 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Among the many concerns shared by supply chain managers, corruption remains high when it comes to doing global business.

Immigration Crisis in EU is Disrupting Air Cargo Supply Chain

Thursday, October 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has called on world leaders meeting at the United Nations this week to work together to find solutions to the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.

Auto Industry Supply Chain Managers Should Take Hard Look at Analytics

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
While many auto executives (42.3 percent) expect more industry recalls in 2015 and 2016, just 8 percent use advanced predictive analytics to help prevent, prepare for, and manage recalls, according to a recent online poll from Deloitte.

Cold Chain Management: Part III

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Along with certification, leading cargo airports here in the States are seeing more investment in cold chain infrastructure.

Cold Chain Management Takes Flight: Part II

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
To overcome many of new challenges, global logistics managers continue to rely on guidelines created by The International Air Transport Association

New Challenges and Opportunities for Cold Chain: Part I

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Operational excellence to expedite delivery of “cool” cargoes has been embraced by supply chain managers as they concentrate their efforts to capture market share in the topsy turvy world of temperature-controlled transportation.

ISM Report Supports Growth Forecasts in Non-Manufacturing Sectors

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 · Jeff Berman
While there has been some decline in its key metrics, the September edition of the Non-Manufacturing Report on Business from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) indicates steady growth

Not Your Grandfather’s Manufacturing

Monday, October 5, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
Revitalizing manufacturing in the US is key to strengthening our economy and to rebuilding the middle class in America.

The Next Wave — Where Disruption and Supply Chain Innovation Converge

Friday, October 2, 2015 · Cheryl Murphy
During this webcast, we'll look at some of the disruptors that supply chains are facing today – port congestion, changing economics, M&A activity, and consumer demand – and show how innovation is turning the tide for small and large companies alike.

Lower Ocean Cargo Rates Are Mixed Blessing for Supply Chain Managers

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Ocean freight rates for cargo moving under contracts on the major East-West routes have seen a sharp reduction since the beginning of the year, according to Drewry's Benchmarking Club, a closed user group of multinational retailers and manufacturers who closely monitor…

Retail Supply Chain to Become More Complex This Season

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The recent findings also support other supply chain industry reports that “Peak Season” may be getting an early start.

GENCO Demystifies 3PL Marketplace

Monday, September 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Since FedEx announced the acquisition of GENCO late last year, many supply chain managers may still be seeking answers on the cultural shift and its impact on the 3PL marketplace.

Ocean Cargo Supply Chain Becoming Greener, Says BSR

Thursday, September 3, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) has released a report indicating that in 2014 average CO2 emissions in the global container shipping trades declined 8.4 percent from the year before.

Chinese Ocean Carrier Mergers Put Supply Chain Managers on High Alert

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Drewry Supply Chain Advisors in London say ocean carrier M&A may be “back in vogue”
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