Supply Chain Management

USC “Fights On” to Restore Industry Health

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 · Patrick Burnson When the 2021 USC Marshall Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit convenes this October, sustainable supply chains and the challenges of current epidemics are certain to be addressed…along with tough lessons learned.

Tornado Season Checklist: 5 Ways to Ensure Tornados Don’t Take the Wind Out of Your Drivers

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 · Jason Palmer Natural disaster emergency kits are a must-have for all truckers, regardless of tornado warnings. In the event that you’ll be stuck on the road longer than expected, you need supplies to sustain your vehicle and yourself

Visiting Sailors Vaccinated for COVID-19 at Port of Long Beach

Friday, May 28, 2021 · Patrick Burnson International ship crews arriving at the Port of Long Beach and neighboring Port of Los Angeles are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations as part of an ongoing partnership between the Port of Long Beach, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the National Guard.

Two Objectives, One Integrated Model for Demand Planning and Transportation Optimization

Friday, May 28, 2021 · Carlos Rafavy and Justin Casey We believe both of our models, run jointly, will help solve the company's problem. The forecasting model will provide the company with an accurate prediction of their demand. The optimization model will reposition assets most efficiently by reducing transportation miles.

New global Survey Points to Executing Supply Chain Digital Planning to Mitigate “Uncertainty”

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 · SCMR Staff A new study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has found that only 3% of companies experienced no COVID-related business impact, and 42% of organizations say the pandemic has…

United Nations Calls Upon Global Ocean Cargo Operators to “Optimize” Before it’s Too Late

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Monitoring of port calls and liner schedules, along with better tracing and port call optimization, are among the issues covered by the growing field of “maritime informatics,” says UNCTAD,

Accenture’s Technology Vision 2021 Survey Addresses Supply Chain “Stress”

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 · Patrick Burnson New findings from Accenture’s Technology Vision 2021, based on responses from more than 600 supply chain leaders, demonstrate that 81% of executives said the pandemic has been their organization’s largest stress test.

Longing For A Digital Twin: What The Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Can Teach Us

Monday, May 24, 2021 · Patrick Long Find out why the recent Colonial Pipeline cyberattack reinforces the need for modeling and creating a digital twin of a supply chain, which can go a long way in planning for uncertainty.

Relic of the Past Should be Dead in the Water

Monday, May 24, 2021 · Patrick Burnson The Long Beach City Council is considering the transfer of Pier H, which includes the ill-fated Queen, to the Long Beach Harbor Department. John McLaurin, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, is among the chief critics of this idea.

Maine Pointe tops Consulting US’ list of best supply chain consulting firms

Thursday, May 20, 2021 · SCMR Staff Maine Pointe lands top ranking ahead of larger firms, based on its consistent track record of measurable ROI and focus on digital transformation

Digital Data Connections Should be Key to Any Supply Chain Infrastructure Plans

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Recent supply chain disruptions suggest that President Biden’s physical infrastructure plan must reflect the changing nature of the 21st century economy.

SOTI Global Report Finds That Transportation and Logistics Employees Less Efficient Sans Technology

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 · SCMR Staff An increase in e-commerce sales of up to 27.6% in the last year is causing transportation and logistics (T&L) companies tremendous strain as they work to fulfill a surge in orders due to the global pandemic.

Supply Chain Experts Share Analysis on New U.S. Census Bureau Report

Monday, May 17, 2021 · Patrick Burnson To prominent supply chain industry analysts weigh in on a new U.S. Census Bureau report showing that overall retail sales in April rose by 51.2% year-over-year.

Matson Logistics Expedited LCL Service Fills Transpacific Void

Monday, May 17, 2021 · Patrick Burnson Due to ongoing congestion at U.S. West Coast ports, demand for LCL services from Asia is ramping up, say industry analysts. The surge in e-commerce is further fueling growth. But just as nature abhors a void, one innovative supply chain player is finding an opportunity in the…

Delivering Strategic Value through Supply Chain as a Service

Monday, May 17, 2021 · Michael Dominy The events of the past year, and in particular the pandemic, forced supply chains to rapidly change and shined a new spotlight on supply chains. Looking ahead, supply chain leaders have an opportunity to leverage this newfound attention to move beyond cost optimization and…