Friday, December 17, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Stanley Fawcett and Michael Knemeyer share how supply chain managers can become a supply chain rock and roll star. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 · SCMR Staff
New research from Supplyframe indicates that most Americans (64%) are planning to get an early jump on holiday shopping this year in hopes of beating possible shipping or other supply chain constraints.
Monday, December 13, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Derik Andreoli, principal at Mercator International, notes that Goldman Sachs forecasts that oil prices could rise to $150 per barrel in 2022 under a full economic reopening scenario. By contrast, Deutsche Bank forecasts that prices will average just $60 per barrel.
Friday, December 10, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Today, in recognition of International Day of Human Rights and the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor (2021), Philip Morris International Inc. publishes its Agricultural Labor Practices: 10-Year Anniversary Report.
Friday, December 10, 2021 · Kimberly Becker
The news has been bombarded with labor scarcities, supply shortages and port congestion. Often there is a lot of finger pointing, but limited explanation of what is happening and why.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 · Dale Young
The current global trade crisis has highlighted weaknesses within the supply chain and forced the industry to assess, evolve and often transform their operations to meet the needs of today’s marketplace. Many changes are here to stay and should be embraced as the industry…
Monday, December 6, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
IHS Markit upwardly revises 2021 US real GDP forecast to 5.7% on unexpected surges in exports, inventory investment in October
Monday, December 6, 2021 · SCMR Staff
The 2021 holiday season appears to be on track to exceed the National Retail Federation’s forecast for record spending despite supply chain disruptions, inflation and challenges like the new COVID-19 omicron variant, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said this week.
Monday, December 6, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
With the advent of the holiday season and the relaxation of pandemic protocols, supply chain managers may expect to witness a revival of industry events and a few quiet cocktail parties where they will reflect upon what it means to work on the U.S. West Coast.
Monday, December 6, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Logistics software creator Imaginnovate today introduced its third technology breakthrough for final-mile deliveries in 2021. The company said its new Predictive Scheduling feature would become part of recently released Fleet Enable to eliminate guesswork for white glove…
Thursday, December 2, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Bright Data recently released new research that reveals consumer sentiments around the 2021 holiday shopping season, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Monday, November 29, 2021 · Miguel Cossio
It has been encouraging to hear in recent weeks the dialogue happening at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and country level commitments being outlined.
Monday, November 29, 2021 · SCMR Staff
The Retail Industry Leaders Association sent a letter to President Biden this week offering short term and long-term recommendations for additional actions the administration should take to further alleviate existing bottlenecks in our supply chains.
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