Friday, August 20, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
When operations were suspended indefinitely last month at China’s Meishan terminal in the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan, industry analysts were quick to detect a complex dysfunctional trend.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 · Nicolai Peitersen,
What is needed is a systemic approach that reviews policy and governance, business management and global trade with fresh eyes to evaluate what should be kept and what can be built upon further or even changed completely.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 · Jim Rice
Our aim is to improve companies’ understanding of supply chain risk and resilience, and help them contextualize the pandemic’s unique risk profile.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The Consumer Brands Association recently released an operational standard for contactless freight pickup and delivery designed to empower companies to shift from an archaic paper-based delivery process to a digitized supply chain.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Recent vessel-tracking data from project44 reveals substantial year-over-year increases in vessel and shipment delay times across most major trade lanes connecting China to the rest of the global economy.
Monday, August 9, 2021 · SCMR Staff
The bipartisan infrastructure package on the Senate floor represents a long-term commitment to infrastructure funding that will spur private investment and innovation, create jobs, and allow U.S. companies to remain competitive on a global stage, says RILA.
Thursday, August 5, 2021 · James B. Rice
Human nature leads supply chain practitioners and pundits to focus on the most recent disaster experience, a tendency called recency bias. Today, a major area of focus is how to prepare for the next pandemic in light of the Covid-related product shortages that are disrupting…
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Matson’s move is seen as reaffirmation of increasing demand for a Northern California trade gateway. It’s expected to grow containerized cargo business in Oakland which is already on a record pace in 2021.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Patrick Penfield is a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of Executive Education at the Syracuse University Whitman School.
Monday, August 2, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Steven A. Melnyk discusses why delivering a customer experience is key to supply chain success going forward. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Monday, August 2, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As supply chain managers prepare to sustain a long-term recovery, the third edition of Airport Operations Business Restart and Recovery has been retitled to Airport Operations and COVID-19: Business Recovery.
Monday, August 2, 2021 · Rafael Grillo Illipronti
Running out of cash is the main reason why micro and small enterprises (MSEs) face bankruptcy. Limited cash reserves also interfere with the companies’ profitability and growth potential.
Thursday, July 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
While there’s no shortage of demand from consumers, there continues to be shortages of labor, equipment and shipping capacity to meet their expectations. Supply chain disruptions, port congestion and rising shipping costs could continue to be challenges through the end of…
Thursday, July 29, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The annual CIPS/Hays North America Salary Survey Report found procurement professionals earned an average raise of 4.6% last year, while the national average for pay increases was only 3.3%.
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