Wednesday, October 24, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
In this exclusive interview we discuss the recent release of block chain applications with Rick Jewell, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Cloud Applications, Oracle.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
The political and legal environment within which we live and work, has a direct effect on our supply chain lives. We need to elect politicians who support our point of view and what we believe is in our best interest. As supply chain professionals, we see the effects of…
Monday, October 22, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Combination of E2open and INTTRA forms the Global Logistics and Supply Chain Network with Access to World-Wide Ocean Container Capacity and information
Monday, October 22, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A new study conducted by Capgemini notes that despite the barriers facing blockchain, 87% of survey respondents said they are at least in the early stages of blockchain experimentation and the top drivers behind investments are cost saving (89%), enhanced traceability (81%)…
Friday, October 12, 2018 · Frank Meerkamp
Intelligent technology, including AI and machine learning enables goal to be attained over time through self-learning, predicting, prescribing and optimizing supply-chain performance automatically across business functions.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
As rates for container and handy-size bulk carriers have escalated, these operators have been discouraged from competing for breakbulk cargo. This is good news for breakbulk shippers and the network of domestic ports reliant on their business.
Monday, October 8, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Signs of a turnaround in the prospects of global container shipping companies began surfacing last July when rates began creeping up through the Peak Season. Overcapacity, however, continues to haunt the industry and may keep it from a sustainable recovery. Article includes a…
Thursday, October 4, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
Each year, the Council of Supply Chain Management San Francisco Roundtable kicks off the fall season with a predictions panel. This year, I was honored to be one of the senior executives on the panel to share my ideas and predictions. Here are three of my predictions for 2019:
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 · SCMR Staff
Among the highlights of the APICS 2018 supply chain conference was the presentation of “Awards of Excellence” to four deserving leaders who have made significant contributions to the industry this year.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 · Geraldine Felicio and Deepika Sharma
In an age where customers are expecting faster deliveries and increased flexibility, consumer packaged goods companies are constantly looking to evolve their supply chains.
Thursday, September 27, 2018 · SCMR Staff
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Haslam College of Business has appointed Mary Long as the new managing director of the Global Supply Chain Institute's Supply Chain Forum.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The European Shippers' Council “disapproves” of the mechanism of surcharges that carriers launch to cover the higher rate of lower sulphur fuel. Instead, its' calling for a dialogue with carriers to find the best mechanism to share the costs.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 · Gary Forger, special projects editor
Flexibility is the name of the on-demand warehousing game. Sure, it's in early stages, but the potential is enormous.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A new independent study carried out by research and analyst firm PayStream Advisors found that the most common practices for managing cross-border payments are neither the most efficient nor the most affordable. Instead, they cost organizations heavily in payment fees, time,…
Monday, September 17, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
When San Francisco hosted the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit last week it brought together state and local governments, businesses and citizens from around the world to showcase climate action taking place, thereby demonstrating how the tide has turned in the race against…
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