Thursday, November 21, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
The largest companies in the U.S. collected cash from customers faster in 2018 and held less inventory, resulting in the best overall working capital performance since 2012, according to the annual Hackett 1000 cost and cash optimization survey from The Hackett Group, Inc.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 · Steve Myers
When developing a product for the sharing economy, businesses need to know that it is feasible and that it has a market.
Monday, November 18, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
The ongoing downbeat news on the global economy has left many supply chain managers uneasy of late, particularly those seeking to mitigate modal costs.
Monday, November 18, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
A “systemic cultural difference” in trade negotiations may be keeping global supply chain managers on edge next year, maintains one prominent political expert.
Monday, November 18, 2019 · Kevin K. Y. Chu and Juan Martínez
Working with a retail pharmacy chain in an emerging market, we have developed an inventory management model to minimize total inventory-related costs for various forecast horizons.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
DuckerFrontier analysts believe that the global economy will stabilize in 2020 from the volatility of the previous two years. Their “base-case” forecast calls for an acceleration in global growth to 2.8%, up from 2.7% in 2019, driven by a strong rebound in many emerging…
Monday, November 11, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Even though industrial production and investment slowed more than expected in 2019, consumer spending has held up global growth. Supply chain analysts expect that to continue in 2020, especially as central banks and governments step in with monetary and fiscal easing to…
Monday, November 11, 2019 · Michael Gravier
Supply chain information isn't updated periodically in weekly, monthly, or quarterly forecasts and plans—plans are continuously responding to information and operations adapt when required.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 · Lee-Bath Nelson
Thanks to its ability to significantly save on physical inventory and logistics, the use of additive manufacturing within supply chains continues to increase as companies recognize its extensive benefits.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
When the 27th annual BSR Conference convenes in San Jose, CA next week, the next generation of supply chain technologies will be a major area of focus.
Monday, November 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
“Leadership,” and what it means to incorporate management skill in everyday life, was the issue addressed by Women in Logistics at a forum in San Francisco last month.
Monday, November 4, 2019 · Ken Cottrill
Digital transformation is changing supply chains on many fronts, including the functional makeup of teams. Unfamiliar job titles such as Data Scientist are now part of the supply chain ecosystem, as the discipline comes to rely more and more on its ability to collect, analyze,…
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
Most countries impose legal control on the export of goods from their jurisdictions, while international trade agreements often include additional regulations. Failing to observe new laws and sanctions can have severe consequences for importers, too.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 · Anthony Pelli
Judging by sheer numbers of participants, the program has been a success, with more than 11,000 certified partners “spanning the gamut of the trade community,” according to CBP. But it's begun to show its age nearly two decades after inception.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
In this exclusive two-part interview, he explains how supply chain managers may better address the complexity of global regulatory compliance
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