Supply Chain

Global Kuehne + Nagel Indicators Signal Cooling Down of Global Economy

Monday, September 17, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
World trade has been cooling off recently, and the downturn will likely accelerate in September, say analysts for Global Kuehne + Nagel Indicators (gKNi).

Singapore Exchange Leads $44.4 million Round, Backing Freightos’ Global Freight Platform

Monday, September 17, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Freightos, an online freight marketplace founded two years ago, announced today the completion of a $44.4 million dollar Series C funding round, led by Singapore Exchange (SGX), to further scale the world's largest online presence.

Five Ways to Drive Growth Through Your Supply Chain

Monday, September 17, 2018 · Kris Timmermans and Gary Hanifan
Today's supply chain leaders are in the driver's seat when it comes to generating business value. Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) and chief operating officers have long been the orchestrators of supply chain networks. Now, they are increasingly the architects of…

On Becoming a “Shipper of Choice”

Friday, September 14, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The strained supply chain industry is top of mind for most retailers and manufacturers as they face unparalleled demand coupled with new regulations creating even greater capacity issues.

Supply Chain Advice: What to Know About Marketing Across the Globe

Thursday, September 13, 2018 · Mark Dohnalek
Know your strength is in your agility. Flexibility, speed, creativity all must be embraced if your initial marketing plan needs to change course

Cushman & Wakefield’s 3PL Advisory Group Has Unique Perspective on Third-Party Industry

Monday, September 10, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Rich Hamilton Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield's 3PL Advisory Group shares some of his views on industry in advance of his participation in the 3PL Value Creation North America Summit 2018

MIT Research Project on Converting “Zombies” into “Learners” Awarded Grant

Thursday, September 6, 2018 · SCMR Staff
An MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) research project titled “Converting Zombies into Learners: Improving MOOC Learner Retention” has been awarded a grant of more than $ 124,000 by the MIT Integrated Learning Initiative (MITili).

Competing in an “Age of Multi-Localism” Will Be New Challenge For Global Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A.T. Kearney's Global Business Policy Council has released Competing in an Age of Multi-Localism, a new study that notes the tectonic shifts occurring in consumption patterns globally.

Smallholder farmers can keep pace with digitalization and go global

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 · Katherine Tabares and Vivian Rangel
As the digitalization of supply chains progresses, how can small, less technically-sophisticated enterprises leverage the technology?

What Is Your Tariff Strategy?

Friday, August 31, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
Whether or not these tariffs will be effective in addressing the policies of foreign governments is anybody's guess. In the meantime, what action should supply chain professionals take now to mitigate the effect on supply chains? What is your company's tariff strategy?

3PLs Face Moment of Truth: Part II

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Ravi Dosanjh, A&A's Executive Vice President – International Advisory, maintains that shippers should have a firm strategy in place supporting Best in Class “Total Cost” Planning, Procurement and Operations teams.

Prominent Economists Praise Port of Oakland’s Ag Supply Chain Project

Monday, August 27, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Washington State University economists recently noted that a Port of Oakland infrastructure project could boost economic output by $1 billion while improving agricultural export flow.

Armstrong & Associates’ Executive Says 3PLs Face Moment of Truth: Part I

Monday, August 27, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain activities specifically related to transportation have seen dramatic changes in the last five years driven by end user experience and the technologies available to support, maintains Ravi Dosanjh Executive Armstrong & Associates' Vice President –…

New Research Reveals That “World-Class” Procurement Organizations Save on Labor Costs

Thursday, August 23, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A new research paper released by The Hackett Group maintains that “world-class” procurement organizations now operate at 21 percent lower labor costs than peers and have 29 percent fewer staff.

New Insights Shared by STIFEL on State of 3PL Marketplace

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
John G. Larkin, CFA, Managing Director - Transportation and Logistics, STIFEL Investment Banking shares his views on the current state of the 3PL industry in advance of major conference this fall.
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