Friday, October 30, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Global supply chain analysts note that recent cyber-attacks on ocean carriers have proven quite disruptive. Denmark’s Maersk Line incurred estimated damages of $300 million due to the global ransomware attack it suffered in 2017.
Thursday, October 29, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
A panel of security experts convened by San Francisco-based Prologis this week addressed a variety of issues related to COVID-19 and its impact on the global supply chain workforce.
Thursday, October 29, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Oakland, California-based Navis recently unveiled new survey findings that explore the strong, growing interest among customers in moving IT operations to the cloud.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE, the largest containership in the world with a capacity of 23,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent containers) and powered by LNG, has arrived in Malta, her first port of call in Europe.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 · Rosemary Coates
Before you leave China, be sure you have identified all of the risks of a new location as well as those of leaving your current manufacturing site. Better yet, consider opening a second factory in a new location, without closing the old one, known as “China Plus One…
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
BSI recently announced the latest findings from its quarterly review and outlook of the top global supply chain security, business continuity, food safety and fraud, and corporate social responsibility threats and trends.
Monday, October 26, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Accenture and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are co-developing a supply chain resilience stress test for assessing operational and financial risks created by major market disruptions, disasters or other catastrophic events.
Thursday, October 22, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
As outlined in our current website feature, climate change may make the Arctic Ocean a viable alternative sea channel for global supply chain managers. In this exclusive Q&A interview with Hiba Baroud, Vanderbilt University Littlejohn Dean’s Faculty Fellow and assistant…
Thursday, October 22, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Fetch Robotics today announced a partnership with VARGO for major fulfillment and distribution centers, to launch an integrated fulfillment solution.
Thursday, October 22, 2020 · SCMR Staff
Geopolitical considerations are also a factor in considering Arctic trade routes as both Russia and China have indicated their ambitious plans to expand their footholds in the region.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 · SCMR Staff
To remain competitive in an ever-changing environment, chief supply chain officers (CSCOS) must apply advanced strategies to develop and train supply chain talent, according to Gartner, Inc.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
“The sharp rebound in global trade volume has been one of the bright spots in an unusually cloudy outlook," says Nariman Behravesh, chief economist, IHS Markit. Nonetheless, he has concerns about fresh challenges ahead.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Despite its disruptive impact on consumer behavior and retail spending throughout the year, COVID-19 is not cancelling the holiday shopping season, although it is changing how and where consumers will shop.
Friday, October 16, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Spot container freight rates have increased in recent months, driven by shipping companies’ supply discipline, despite a decline in demand at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Fitch Ratings says.
Thursday, October 15, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Foley reports show a shift away from China and just-in-time manufacturing models – and toward stability, resilience and adoption of new innovations – among other key findings.
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