Global Supply Chain Management

The Stuff Still Made in the USA

August 29, 2017

Entire industries, from textiles to toys, have become almost extinct in the U.S. as manufacturers moved abroad in search of lower costs or got swept away by a wave of imports.

Are You Running Out of Stuff? Here's How to Tell.

August 28, 2017

Environmental Leader

As populations grow and emerging markets industrialize, companies are facing a serious long-term challenge: how to meet surging consumer demand while minimizing environmental damage and sustaining the planet's natural resources.

Forget Car-Sharing. In China, You Can Rent Umbrellas, Basketballs, Washers - for a Fee.

August 28, 2017

The Washington Post

Sometimes, when considering the orgy of spending that is China's start-up scene, it's fun to imagine the pitch meetings.

How to Fight a Giant Like Alibaba? Lots of Friends

August 28, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Taking on Alibaba is like fighting against Goliath in China's e-commerce market. JD.com at least has friends at its back.

Q&A: A Look at the Biggest Risks That Threaten Global Supply Chains

August 28, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A new report examines the impact of protectionism, food and water scarcity - and the prospect of another energy crisis on supply chains in the U.S. and around the world.

Cyberattack Cost Maersk $300M and Disrupted Operations for Two Weeks

August 28, 2017

Los Angeles Times

A June cyberattack that snarled shipping terminal operations worldwide - and briefly shut down the Port of Los Angeles' largest cargo terminal - has cost the Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk $200m to $300m, the company says.

The Moral Voice of Corporate America

August 28, 2017

The New York Times

The nation has split into political tribes. The culture wars are back, waged over transgender rights and immigration. White nationalists are on the march. Amid this turbulence, a surprising group of Americans is testing its moral voice more forcefully than ever: C.E.O.s.

Cargo Handler Implements Virtual Reality Training for New Staff

August 25, 2017

Air Cargo World

Cargo handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) has launched a virtual reality training program, called COSAC-VR, to provide new staff with a virtual experience in ramp handling before they are introduced to the real-life, fast-paced operations.

Q&A: Making Sense of the Internet of Things

August 25, 2017

SupplyChainBrain, sponsored by Sigfox

A discussion about how the internet of things and big data are affecting supply-chain operations - with a particular emphasis on their application to the warehouse.