Friday, March 20, 2020 · Shilpa Shenoy and Ai Zhao
Large multinational CPG companies have thousands of products, each with their own production plan. The demand for these products is highly volatile and subject to unpredictable spikes due to promotions set by the retailers.
Friday, March 20, 2020 · SCMR Staff
With the new coronavirus impacting global supply chains, supply chain leaders should focus on three impact areas for their initial crisis management, according to Gartner, Inc.
Friday, March 20, 2020 · John McPherson
Job #1 for companies thinking about deploying a visibility solution is to standardize and digitize their data. This might seem challenging, especially if you're starting from scratch, but it can be done with the right planning.
Thursday, March 19, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock
Sure, we all know that restaurants and casinos are closing up shop, but yesterday, I had my first corona-related logistics experience.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The IHS Markit March Global Economic Forecast Flash from Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh and Sara Johnson, Executive Director, Global Economics indicates that the global economy is headed for recession.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
When Carl W. Bentzel was recently appointed as a Commissioner with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, he knew that he'd face a few urgent concerns, but the Coronavirus quickly became the chief challenge FMC management.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The Supply Chain Risk Insights 2020 Report sheds light on these new threats and the progress made in addressing ongoing challenges, while offering best practices for countering and managing risk.
Monday, March 16, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Given the urgency brought on by the current Coronaviris crisis, will supply chain managers may finally be developing the “focus” needed for digitization of their networks and operations?
Monday, March 16, 2020 · Rosemary Coates
America is starting to awaken to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic in humans. For global supply chains, the worst is yet to come. We are already experiencing shortages of consumer goods as Americans stock up on supplies. This is just the beginning.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
Ports are actively working with their supply chain partners to be prepared for a cargo surge should production levels ramp up
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
While many supply chain stakeholders are currently concerned with containing the spread of an epidemic emanating from China, other major industry players are keeping their eyes fixed on addressing another scourge yet to be wiped out: Slavery
Monday, March 9, 2020 · Tom Gould & Marcus Eeman
While the phase one signing ceremony between the U.S. and China is behind us, there's still a tremendous amount of uncertainty, especially for U.S. shippers.
Monday, March 9, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
IHS Markit economists note that Fourth-quarter GDP growth was reported at 2.1% in the Bureau of Economic Analysis' second estimate, unrevised from the advance estimate. The implications for supply chain managers is obvious, they add.
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