Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

Logistics Hiring Surged in May on Growing Freight Demand

June 5, 2018

Logistics and freight transport companies went on a hiring spree in May, adding 18,700 jobs to keep pace with accelerating demand in the U.S. shipping markets.

U.S. Retailers to Spend More on Supply Chain Management This Year, Report Says

June 4, 2018

Supply Management

U.S. retailers plan to increase spending on supply chain management against a background of online retail expansion, according to a report.

How Airbus Can Afford to Make Just Seven Ultra Long-Haul Jets

June 4, 2018

Bloomberg

Airbus SE has seen widespread popularity for its newest A350 long-haul aircraft. But only one carrier, Singapore Airlines Ltd., has found the need for an ultra long-range version of the A350 that can fly almost 10,000 miles, from New York City to Southeast Asia—nonstop.

The Financial Impact of the Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Isn't Over

June 4, 2018

Fortune

It is “unlikely” that any romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona — the origin of E. coli contaminated greens — remain on grocery store shelves, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the Food and Drug Administration. However, consumers, farmers and retailers are still feeling the impact.

Blockchain’s Coming to the Supply Chain - Eventually

June 4, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Blockchain is being touted these days as a revolutionary way of maintaining global supply chains. Is it living up to that promise?

Q&A: Corporate Sustainability Evolves Into the Net Positive Movement

May 30, 2018

Environmental Leader

Sustaining isn’t enough any more. Businesses that have joined the corporate net positive movement seek to put more back into society and the environment than they take out.

050817 fivewaysblockchaincan sliderimage 01

IBM Will Marry Its New Verifier to the Blockchain, Transforming Diamonds, Olive Oil and Insurance

May 30, 2018

Forbes

If eyes really are windows to the soul, IBM’s latest product could lead to blockchain enlightenment.

More Suppliers Are Losing Revenue Due to Cross-Channel Challenges

May 29, 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

As the global $1.9tr e-commerce landscape continues to expand, companies are facing difficulties successfully managing cross-channel commerce across continents, supply chains, and software systems, and are losing revenue as a result.

Cyberattacks Are a Major Risk in New Global Resilience Ranking

May 29, 2018

Industryweek

The risk of cyberattack, once overhyped, now threatens businesses’ very existence, according to a recent survey, 2018 FM Global Resilience Index. These attacks raise the specter of stalled operations, disrupted supply chains, class-action lawsuits and permanent brand damage.

Supply Chain Execs Still See Their Role As Support — Not Growth Enabler, Report Shows

May 23, 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

It turns out that many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are not leveraging their C-suite counterparts to help reinvent the supply chain function and transform it into an engine of new growth models and customer experiences, according to new research from Accenture.

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain finance and revenue management. New technologies in finance and revenue management are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using finance and revenue management solutions for supply chain optimization.