21/03/2016
Industry and education need to work together to train the next generation of supply chain workers
As supply chain management continues to morph in the 21st century, new technical skills are required.
Supply Chain Management
14/03/2016
Bringing education into the future is the key to bridging the supply chain talent gap
It is difficult to pick up a trade magazine without finding an article or commentary on the “Supply Chain Management Talent Gap.” One estimate from a session at the APICS 2015 Conference placed the requirement for skilled workers at around two million by 2025.
10/03/2016
Earthquake early warning technology is the latest tool in preventing supply chain disruption
Managing Risk in the Global Supply Chain, a report by the supply chain management faculty at The University of Tennessee, ranks natural disasters as the third biggest supply chain risk, following quality problems and the need for increased inventory due to longer supply chains.
12/02/2016
The 5 essential stages in developing a successful supply chain
Supply chain management encompasses such a wide range of functions that it can seem daunting, even to the most experienced international businessperson. However, the process can be effectively modelled by breaking it down into several main strategic areas.
09/02/2016
Import export companies’ long-term growth is being jeopardized by impatient stockholders
In the pursuit of greater quarterly earnings, publicly owned import export companies jeopardize their long-term growth in two key ways: sacrificing talented, full-time employees for cheaper, part-time or flexible workers, and choosing unsustainable, unwise pricing and supplier agreements for the greatest immediate dividend.
04/02/2016
Do your homework if you plan on using the FCA Incoterm
As your supply base expands into the global trade arena, sellers and buyers need to be acutely aware of how this may impact purchases under the FCA Incoterm.
03/02/2016
How relocating 3,500 km across the country became the personal challenge of my logistics career
Since October 2015, I have been working on one of the biggest projects of my logistics career – to relocate my career, home and life from Ottawa, ON to beautiful Victoria, BC.
11/12/2015
The 5 biggest supply chain challenges of the growing ecommerce environment
Streamlining the combination of two omni-channel supply chains on this scale is not without its major challenges. So, what are the biggest supply chain challenges facing e-commerce retailers in today’s fast-paced business environment?
04/12/2015
What you need to know to ensure a smooth international export delivery
Under most common terms of sale, the exporter will have to make some sort of provisions for the receipt of goods at the target destination. While there are many details to balance, having the appropriate agents and warehouses in place goes a long way towards securing a successful international export delivery.
03/12/2015
Overcoming the multifaceted obstacles of cross-border returns
While returns are difficult enough to manage locally and domestically, complications multiply when managing cross-border returns.