09/11/2015
Build an intelligent supply chain by putting big data to work
Supply chains are becoming increasingly integrated and more intelligent. Collaboration, knowledge sharing and learning are at the center of intelligent supply chain management.
Supply Chain Management
02/11/2015
Is there a place for old-fashioned values in today’s tech-driven supply chain world?
“Schwinn” had a magical name in the 1960s that became synonymous with bicycles. The brand had developed a great reputation for quality and durability. Over the intervening years, the processes and technologies have changed the industry, but is there still a place for good old-fashioned values in today’s tech driven supply chain world?
06/10/2015
How innovation in traceability is creating accountability in retail supply chain
Looking back on a crucial career decision of my own, some ten years ago, to shift from a purely commercial focus on supply chains towards what was then the new horizon of sustainability, I can say with confidence that conceptually, ‘responsible supply chain operations’ have made it into mainstream thinking.
01/10/2015
How new CBSA regulations impact your US-Canada trade activity
The security requirements at the Canada – United States border have been significantly enhanced since 9/11. The CBSA has now made submitting an eManifest mandatory in order to further sustain cross-border security requirements.
18/09/2015
5 methods to build a more efficient procurement strategy
Besides following a standard sourcing procedure, there are several actions companies must take to ensure that they have an efficient procurement strategy.
17/09/2015
Innovation in global cold chain transport is helping to reduce food and medical waste
Increasing demand and improving technological capabilities are helping to boost trade in goods such as pharmaceuticals, foods and other items that require global cold chain transport.
20/08/2015
Are you falling behind as technology transforms supply chain recruitment?
In today’s constantly evolving world, technology is coming at us so quickly, rapidly changing and advancing; how can anyone in supply chain management or supply chain recruitment keep up?
14/08/2015
Can nearshoring give you an edge over your competition, or will it cost too much in the long run?
Companies are constantly looking for ways to expand their profit margins, and nearshoring has become a popular method. But is it the right choice for your business?
17/07/2015
Improve your business efficiency by selecting the right external supplier
If you decide to outsource, you need to know how to determine what aspect of your business you need to turn over to external suppliers, and which external supplier will make the best partner for your business.
23/06/2015
3 ways the expansion of the Panama Canal will affect global trade
Since 2007, the expansion of the Panama Canal has been underway, which will dramatically increase the size of the canal, and therefore the size of the vessels that can pass through it. Soon, ships able to hold as many as 13,000 containers will be able to pass through the Canal. This will have three important effects on world trade: