Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

Electric Vehicle Metals Spending Hits $10Bn as Miners Hunt for Copper

November 15, 2018

Exploration spending in the mining sector rose for a second year as the industry makes a cautious shift to growth and prepares for forecast booming demand for copper.

Ways to Make Your Supply-Chain Blockchain Project a Success

Think Tank

How to Make Your Supply-Chain Blockchain Project a Success

November 15, 2018

Scott Nelson, SCB Contributor

Nearly 100 percent of executives agree that blockchain will upend traditional supply-chain management, but fewer than half are equipped with a strategy.

Kellogg Is the Latest Food Company Looking to Shed Brands

November 14, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Kellogg is looking for buyers of its cookies and fruit snacks businesses as the cereal maker seeks to refocus on the fast-growing parts of its business.

Petco Bets $100M on ‘Humanization’ of Pet Food Ingredients

November 14, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

As humans devote increasing attention — and cash — to their cats and dogs, Petco is betting that shoppers will shell out for pet food that’s free of artificial flavorings, colors and preservatives.

TechWatch

Blockchain Is Here to Stay — But Can It Cut the Cord With Cryptocurrencies?

November 13, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Even the most enthusiastic supporter of blockchain technology agrees that it needs time to reach its full potential as a system of record for global business transactions.

Asian Grocers in U.S. Are Bearing the Brunt of China Trade War

November 12, 2018

Bloomberg

Asian-focused retailers are particularly vulnerable to President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs, including the latest round in September covering $200bn of imports from the Middle Kingdom.

Think Tank

Will the Trade War Force a Rethinking of High-Tech Sourcing Strategies?

November 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The escalating tariff war between the U.S. and China is already having a negative impact on high-tech supply chains.

More Manufacturers Are Leaving China to Dodge Trump's Duties

November 9, 2018

Bloomberg

Companies on the mainland making everything from car parts to cameras are lining up other production facilities across Southeast Asia.

Coty CEO Is Frustrated With Supply Chain Snags at Beauty Brands

November 8, 2018

Bloomberg

Coty Inc. suffered multiple disruptions to its supply chain in Europe and North America that hindered the beauty giant’s operations and stifled sales last quarter.

Retailers Are Spending Big on Digital Capabilities to Meet Customer Expectations

November 6, 2018

Gartner

Global retail sector technology spending will grow 3.6 percent to reach almost $203.6bn in 2019, with similar growth rates for the next two years.

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

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