Supply Chain

When Will “Manufacturing as a Service” Become a Reality?

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson As a consequence of recent pandemic disruptions, some supply chain experts are predicting that Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) will soon replace the more traditional manufacturing model while

With “Feel-Better Situation” for Consumers, Economy Could See Fastest Growth Since 1980s

Monday, May 3, 2021 · SCMR Staff With more businesses reopening and bringing employees back to work, the U.S. economy is on firm footing and could see its fastest growth in more than three decades, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.

Global Supply Chains Struggling to Keep Pace with Spiking Orders Volumes

Monday, May 3, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Business to business trade activity grew by 10% in the first quarter of 2021, but a recent surge in order volumes is creating fresh challenges for suppliers after a year of intense disruption, new transaction data from Tradeshift can reveal.

Suppliers Face Many Challenges when Working with Government

Monday, May 3, 2021 · Jarrod McAdoo Many suppliers who wish to work within the public sector are finding that long, costly, and complex procurement cycle times, lack of clarity on how to connect with Public Sector organizations, and a perception that competition is just “for show” and new suppliers have…

Guest Opinion: China’s Ambitious Plan

Thursday, April 29, 2021 · Michael Einhorn Manufacturing in China often conjures the images of factories, assembly lines, and workrooms running on cheap, inexpensive, and in some cases, slave labor. China’s labor practices may indeed be abhorrent. However, the bigger concern for America is the BRI, or Belts and Roads…

“Fit” Supply Chains Creating New Competitive Advantages During Disruption, Says Gartner

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 · Patrick Burnson As supply chain managers come to grip with the complex implications of the current health crisis, Gartner Inc. analysts have introduced a fresh perspective on managing risk.

2021 State of Manufacturing Finds an Industry Rapidly Accelerating Past Recovery

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 · SCMR Staff The newly released 2021 State of Manufacturing Report from Fictiv reveals an industry that is already quickly rebounding with investments in digital transformation aimed at improving speed, resilience and sustainability. While areas of concern persist, most report that lessons…

Descartes Releases Sourcing Risk Analysis of Critical Supply Chains in Biden Executive Order

Monday, April 26, 2021 · SCMR Staff Descartes Systems Group a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, recently announced it has used the Descartes Datamyne global trade intelligence solution to assess sourcing risks for the critical supply chains identified in the Biden…

Ocean Cargo Players Key to Meeting Climate Change Goals

Friday, April 23, 2021 · Patrick Burnson We were heartened to learn that to mark the 51st World Earth Day event, CMA CGM Group, was among those players reiterating its commitment to protecting the planet.

Mandatory EU Reporting on Sustainability Impacts is Long Overdue

Thursday, April 22, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers should welcome the support the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has given to a new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by the European Commission.

Onfleet Announces Carbon Emissions Offset Initiative, Partnership with Pachama

Thursday, April 22, 2021 · SCMR Staff Onfleet hopes to offset 5,000 tons of CO2 per month by the end of this year and expects to have offset a total of more than 100,000 tons of CO2 by the end of 2022, which is the equivalent of taking 20,000 cars off the road for a full year.

Connecting with the Future of Supply Chains

Monday, April 19, 2021 · Micheal Gravier, PhD. If we want to avoid scenarios where a single ship can stopper a significant portion of global trade, and where one state has too many vaccines while another has not enough, or where global chip shortages happen, we need to think differently about how and why we connect.

IHS Markit Finds Planning Faults with Supply Chain Managers in Latest Survey

Monday, April 19, 2021 · Patrick Burnson According to the 2021 Supply Chain Insights Global Survey from IHS Markit, supply chain managers often lack the tools, data and platforms needed to diversify their supply chains and optimize their processes.

Convey Releases March Data for FedEx, UPS, USPS & Regional Carriers OnTime Performance

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 · Patrick Burnson New data from Convey Inc. shows how COVID-19 continues to impact retail delivery and the last mile – including performance and market share for FedEx, UPS, USPS and regional carriers.

U.S. Economic and Supply Chain Ties With India Provide Counterweight to China, Says New Report

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 · SCMR Staff A new report assesses the outlook for the India-U.S. relationship by examining four key dimensions that will prove critical in the coming decade: India’s role as a supplier, as a competitor, as a geopolitical player, and as a market.