Supply Chain

Impact of Proposed Relief Package Yet to be Measured on e-Commerce and Big Box Supply Chains

Friday, January 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson When and if President Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is enacted, supply chain managers are asking one big question: Will this be the light at the end of the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel for large eCommerce players and big-box retailers?

The Latest Benchmarking Costs, Prices, and Practices for North American Warehousing Available

Friday, January 29, 2021 · SCMR Staff Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) www.3PLogistics.com estimates the U.S. Warehousing Market at $173.4 billion with Commercial Warehousing Revenue (comprised of Value-Added Warehousing & Distribution (VAWD/3PL) and Public Warehousing Revenue) at $79.9 billion.

Exclusive Interview: David Arsenault Shares Views on Ocean Carrier Consolidation

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 · Patrick Burnson David Arsenault, newly named president of GSC Logistics, notes that while the global pandemic is disrupting supply chains and placing stress on West Coast harbor truckers, freight haulers are confronting a surge in containerized imports driven by U.S. consumer spending and…

Global Supply Chain Challenge: China Leverages its Advantage in Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 · Patrick Burnson While the United States holds an early lead in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), China is mounting a strong challenge on several important fronts.

Kearney Releases New Global Trends Study: The great shakeout

Monday, January 25, 2021 · SCMR Staff As fallout from the COVID-19 crisis persists, we will see a major shakeout of industries, governments, and social groups over the next five years.

China Wants Your Money

Monday, January 25, 2021 · Michael Gravier This is an opportune moment to invest in China and East Asia more broadly, albeit it comes with several caveats.

ASCM supports executive order on sustainable public health supply chain

Friday, January 22, 2021 · SCMR Staff Supply chain professionals can best determine how to distribute vaccines and manage the supplies needed to address PPE shortages

Strategic Planning Must Factor in 5 Key Capabilities

Friday, January 15, 2021 · Pierfrancesco Manenti When it comes to strategic planning, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture and get caught up in details.

New Procurement Research Paper Issued by The Hackett Group Contains Analysis on Risk and Reward

Thursday, January 14, 2021 · Patrick Burnson The Hackett Group’s 2021 Procurement Key Issues research examines how CPOs are refocusing their agenda in the coming year.

PPP Loan Forgiveness: Next steps for Manufacturers & Supply Chain Companies

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 · Anil Grandhi The 2020 PPP Loan program benefited more than 229,000 companies in the manufacturing sector reaching $54 billion. Securing the loan is one thing – but making sure you are prepared to receive PPP loan forgiveness is another. Here’s what you need to know.

Ocean Container Pricing Becoming More Disciplined, Say Industry Analysts

Friday, January 8, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Consolidation in the global container shipping industry in recent years has been the key factor behind improved supply discipline. Ocean cargo carriers’financial performance has been improving as a result.

Global Supply Chain Managers to Examine New Transportation Rate Structures Soon

Friday, January 8, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Navigating the road to post-pandemic normalcy will be a major challenge for all transportation providers

Year of the Ox: Wither Hong Kong?

Thursday, January 7, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Hong Kong has witnessed the gradual erosion of its civil liberties and a once-thriving entrepot. At the same time, it has failed to invest in the port technology essential to keeping its world class status.

Port of LA to Outline its Supply Chain Future at Annual “Virtual” Event

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 · Patrick Burnson When the Port of Los Angeles stages its annual “State of the Port” address on January 14, supply chain managers will be given more details on 2020 container throughput at the nation’s largest ocean cargo gateway, as well as what LA has determined as its 2021 priorities.

Biden Has a Plan for Supply Chains and U.S. Manufacturing – But Will It Work?

Monday, January 4, 2021 · Rosemary Coates The Biden-Harris transition website posts Biden’s policy for U.S. manufacturing and for addressing supply chain shortages due to Covid19. But can we take what is written at face value?