Supply Chain

Flexport Explains Regulatory Compliance in “Digital Forwarding” Arena

Sunday, October 13, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Tom Gould leads Flexport's trade advisory services. In this exclusive two-part interview, he explains how supply chain managers may better address the complexity of global regulatory compliance.

National Retail Federation Issues “Cautious” Praise for Tentative U.S.-China Trade Deal

Sunday, October 13, 2019 · Patrick Burnson When the Trump administration announced last Friday that it has secured a partial deal with Chinese negotiators to put a “pause” on the escalating Pacific Rim trade war, our nation's leading retailers were among the first to praise the move.

Supply Chain Trade Compliance Plays Key Role in Upcoming Maritime Conference

Thursday, October 10, 2019 · Patrick Burnson The 12th Annual Maritime Transportation Forwarding Logistics & Global Supply Chain Workshop will be staged by ABS Consulting in Miramar, Florida October 16 & 17. A major focus of the event will be trade compliance. In this exclusive interview, ABS president Albert…

Supply Chain Manager’s Confidence Declines as Cyber Threats and AI Emerge as Key Threats

Thursday, October 10, 2019 · Patrick Burnson A recent survey of compliance and procurement professionals finds cyber security risk and artificial intelligence adoption top list of concerns

Why Employee Appreciation in Manufacturing Matters

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 · Matt O'Grady Workplaces can be a stressful place for employees. And because manufacturing and supply chain environments involve precision timelines from sourcing to production to deliverables – their employee stress levels can be even more significant.

U.S. Ocean and Air Cargo Supply Chains Not Likely to Expand in Coming Year, Says Fitch Ratings

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 · Patrick Burnson While growth prospects remain healthy for ocean and air cargo segments heading into next year, the the trajectory figures to level off somewhat according to Fitch Ratings in its latest annual report.

Don’t Work the Good Horse to Death

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 · Michael Gravier The world seems to be falling apart at the seams—consider this a warning to supply chain managers in the “post-global” era. The US and China have a “trade war”, which really means a series of tit-for-tat tariffs.

Port of San Francisco Celebrates “Fleet Week” and Shares its Strategic Supply Chain Vision

Monday, October 7, 2019 · Patrick Burnson New maritime director, Andre Coleman is responsible for the strategic oversight and implementation of the port's maritime portfolio including assets, services, operations, and labor and client relations for the 71⁄2 miles of San Francisco waterfront.

Autonomous Trucks: Why They Will Arrive Faster Than You Think

Monday, October 7, 2019 · Benjamin Gordon In a short period of time, autonomous vehicles have gone from long-shot science project to the accepted wisdom.

Explaining U.S. Manufacturing PMI Survey Divergences

Friday, October 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Manufacturing PMI surveys have diverged, but differences in methodology can help explain the contrasting signals

2019 Survey of Global Manufacturers Results

Friday, October 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson The Reshoring Institute has released the results of the 2019 Survey of Global Manufacturers “The Changing Trends of Reshoring in the United States,” and published it for download here: https://reshoringinstitute.org/annual-survey-of-manufacturers.

Survey Indicates U.S. Brands Remains Strong in Eyes of Consumers

Friday, October 4, 2019 · Patrick Burnson The national survey examines Americans' perceptions about the manufacturing industry, including sustainability and tariffs, as well as whether they plan to pursue a career in this sector, long considered the backbone of the U.S. economy.

Supply Chains in Crisis Due to IT Resource Shortages: Self-Medicating with “Shadow IT”

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Clear communication between business and IT is often highlighted by leading analysts as imperative for successfully launching innovative technology solutions and user experiences.

Direct-to-Consumer Can Be a Supply Chain Nightmare, But It Doesn’t Have to Be

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 · Johannes Panzer Despite foreseeable (and sometimes unforeseeable) challenges, it doesn't mean it's impossible to shift to D2C, and change management is what serves as the guide to ensuring the direct-to-consumer business model is executed effectively.

The Hackett Group Explores “Key Issues” in Supply Chain Management

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 · SCMR Staff A new Supply Chain Key Issues Study has been launched by The Hackett Group, and SCMR readers are being asked to participate.