Supply Chain

The Cure for Politically Driven Supply Chain Disruptions is in Short- and Long-term Thinking

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 · Antony Lovell More political disruption is inevitable, as are the various natural disasters that occur every year. Health crises, such as the coronavirus pandemic, can also bring new challenges to the forefront. Supply chains must be ready for any and all challenges in order to remain…

West Coast Ocean Cargo Gateways Must Find New Ways of Dealing with Volume Surge

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 · Patrick Burnson As reported in our news section, our nation’s two largest ports in San Pedro Bay are seeking ways to deal with record-setting cargo throughput…and congestions.

New Panasonic Report: “How The Pandemic Has Transformed Food Services & Food Retail”

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 · Patrick Burnson Panasonic North America Food Services and Food Retail Report How The Pandemic Has Transformed Food Services & Food Retail was launched this month.

Two New Reports Point to U.S. Port Congestion in “Critical” Shape

Friday, December 4, 2020 · Patrick Burnson Following the easing of lockdown restrictions in the U.S. in June, the ports have been operating at maximum capacity to process imports, with yard utilization averaging 80-85 percent, observes Sara Alkawari, Supply Chain Risk Intelligence Analyst at Resilience360

Avery Dennison Launched “A Portrait of a Supply Chain” as Educational Effort for Managers

Thursday, December 3, 2020 · SCMR Staff At a time of unprecedented challenges for global businesses and rising customer demand for detailed product information, Avery Dennison launched a new initiative to bring together technology and business leaders to establish transparency within the supply chain. The film “A…

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Has Message for Global Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · Patrick Burnson With December 2, 2020 designated as the United Nations' International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, companies should make certain their supply chains are clear of any slavery-oriented practices that could damage their reputation and business, as well as take steps to…

Fitch Ratings Updates Coronavirus Supply Chain Recovery Assumptions

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 · Patrick Burnson The ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic on U.S. airports, toll roads and ports are prompting Fitch Ratings to refine its recovery assumptions, which the rating agency has detailed in a new report.

Supply Chain in the Spotlight: Vaccine Chain Puts New Spin on Old Challenges

Monday, November 30, 2020 · Craig Wylie After a nearly year-long pandemic, the world is jubilant over the upcoming vaccine distribution -- but the supply chain knows all too well that significant challenges remain.

The Hackett Group’s New Research Examines Supply Chain Disruption

Monday, November 30, 2020 · Patrick Burnson The research quantifies the early impact of the pandemic on global supply chains. Purchase order line item changes increased dramatically – from an average of 40% in 2019 to over 60% in February 2020.

The Era of Value in Supply Chains

Monday, November 30, 2020 · Michael Gravier Supply chains are changing and becoming more fragmented. There’s another big change coming: inflation. The maturation of multiple middle class economies across the world has already begun to drive competition for resources. COVID provides a lull before the storm; in a year…

SCMR Interview: FourKites and HERE Share Insights on COVID-19 Response

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 · Patrick Burnson Agility is what separates the average supply chain from the leading supply chains. Supply chain disruptions are a daily occurence, and companies that have the tools to understand their causes and effects will be able to make the most effective and rapid decisions.

Ocean Carriers Struggle to Cope with Equipment Shortages as Transshipment Ports See Cargo Surge

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 · Patrick Burnson Strong demand for container shipping space on major trade lanes from Asia to Europe and North America saw cargo rollovers increase month-on-month in October as carriers struggled to keep ocean supply chains operating smoothly.

CommerceHub Supply Chain Management Survey: Black Friday May Be a Thing of the Past

Friday, November 20, 2020 · Patrick Burnson The data shows that Black Friday is dead, with 70% of consumerssaying that they would not be going out to shop for Black Friday this year. Additionally, 71% of consumers think there are going to be better deals online for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and will hold out on…

Efficient Immunization Supply Chains to Save Lives

Thursday, November 19, 2020 · Henrique Ribeiro Carretti and Yuto Hashimoto Even though remarkable progress has been achieved in the reduction in neonatal mortality, 6.3 million children lost their lives due to various diseases in 2017, most from preventable causes.

Supply Chain Infrastructure Performs within COVID-19 “Stress Tests”

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 · Patrick Burnson Performance of demand-driven infrastructure assets remains within Fitch's initial “stress tests” assumptions issued earlier this year. But according to Global Infrastructure Head Cherian George, the prolonged coronavirus fallout is far from over.