Logistics

More Companies Make Supply Chain Changes in China

January 8, 2019

These companies are exploring manufacturing options outside of China as a result of tariffs and the trade war, according to Bloomberg.

Seven Key Issues to Watch This Week in U.S.-China Trade Talks

January 7, 2019

Bloomberg

U.S. and Chinese officials are set to begin trade negotiations on Monday in the hope of reaching a deal during a 90-day truce between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

U.K. Manufacturers Step Up Stockpiling — Again — Entering Brexit Year

January 3, 2019

Bloomberg

U.K. manufacturers are intensifying their stockpiling efforts as they brace for a potentially disruptive Brexit.

Why the U.S. Still Imports Natural Gas Despite Export Boom

January 2, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.S. may be exporting natural gas at a record clip, but that hasn’t stopped it from accepting new imports.

Swamped With Inventory, U.S. Companies Turn to ‘Mobile Storage’

January 2, 2019

The Wall Street Journal

U.S. companies are so inundated with inventory that some are renting truck trailers to use for storage space.

U.K. to Spend $137M for No-Deal Brexit Ferry Routes

January 2, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.K. has awarded contracts to charter extra ferries for freight shipments between southern England and the rest of Europe in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

American Chain Restaurants Had a Tough Year and 2019 Looks Worse

It’s not going to get much easier for the restaurant industry.

December 28, 2018

Bloomberg

After facing stagnant sales and weak customer traffic in 2018, U.S. restaurants will encounter more headwinds next year, including rising food and wage costs.

Cargo Volumes Are Booming in Trump Trade-War Paradox

December 27, 2018

Bloomberg

The global economy has been chugging along nicely on one of the world’s busiest sea lanes.

A High-Tech Solution for Retail's Gift-Return Woes

December 27, 2018

Sarah Halzack, Bloomberg Opinion

Our post-holiday gifting hangover tends to be a peak time for returns, exacerbating a problem that’s grown more vexing for retailers with the rise of e-commerce.

Case Study

Pfizer Builds Breakthrough App for Global Visibility of Its Supply Chain

December 26, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

For a biopharmaceutical company as large as Pfizer, achieving truly comprehensive supply chain visibility is a mammoth undertaking.

Logistics

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