Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

Apple Cuts Sales Outlook to New Low, Citing Supply Chain Struggle

January 3, 2019

For the first time in almost two decades, Apple has lowered its revenue outlook — citing weakness in China’s economy and supply constraints.

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.

Coffee Farmers Gain Grounds to Raise Prices in 2019

January 2, 2019

Bloomberg

It’s been a big year for the companies that sell coffee, but not so much for the growers that supply them. That could start to change in 2019.

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.

Integrated Supply Chains and the Future of Healthcare

December 28, 2018

Chris Luoma, SCB Contributor

Reducing supply-chain costs is critical to the survival of the healthcare industry.

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.

Trade War Pain Is Coming for the Global Economy in 2019

December 26, 2018

Bloomberg

While 2018 was the year trade wars broke out, 2019 will be the year the global economy feels the impact.

Is IoT Right for Your Supply Chain?

December 21, 2018

Jon Slangerup, SCB Contributor

A technological transformation is taking place in supply chains across the globe today.

Luxury-Car Rivals Discuss Sharing Key Tech Components to Cut Costs

December 19, 2018

Bloomberg

Daimler and BMW are considering joining forces on making key automotive components — a move that reflects fundamental changes sweeping the industry.

Solar Power Buyers Had a Much Better Year Than Panel Makers

December 19, 2018

Bloomberg

Module manufacturers lost about 40 percent of their market value this year, even as the number of installations hit another record.

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

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