Blasgen to retire as leader of CSCMP in March
Supply chain industry group names former board chair Mark Baxa as interim CEO

Procurement

Supply chain resiliency starts with supplier mapping
The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a wake-up call, forcing companies to realize the risk of not knowing who their suppliers’ suppliers are.

Global

Global air cargo sector shows “continuing and severe capacity crunch”
Freight demand improved slightly in October but lingers well below 2019 levels as capacity remains tightly constricted, IATA says.

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ITA Presidents Forum offers global lift truck market insights

Every four years, the leaders of associated lift truck trade associations worldwide meet in the US to present and discuss trends in the global lift truck market, including representatives from Japan, China, the European Union and the United States.

Blogs

SCQ Forum
Lessons Learned from the 2020 Holiday Season
Reflections
Occam's Razor and the Corona Virus
Ask any scientist anchored in the real world, and they posit that the simplest of competing theories is preferred to the more complex.

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Logistics

Gartner: 4 ways to compete with industry disruptors
Chief supply chain officers should sharpen their focus on the customer and commit to an innovative mindset to better compete with digital giants and non-traditional startups.

Manufacturing

What is ASTM A53
Introduction of ASTM A53

Finance

NRF: stimulus checks will arrive at “critical time” to boost Q1 retail spending
But overall economic activity won’t return to pre-pandemic levels until late 2021, and unemployment could lag even longer, trade group says.

Strategy

Capacity challenges will continue in 2021
Logistics companies urge planning and a focus on relationships as complexity continues across the supply chain.

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Thriving Through a Period of Disruption

Unexpected events – pandemics, recessions, extreme weather events and more – are inevitable. Resilient planning can help by optimizing your supply chain now to better prepare...

Industry Press Room News

Navis Bluetracker Modules are Fully Compliant with International Emission Compliance Regulations
Verifavia recertifies that EU MRV and IMO DCS meet emission compliance as well as development standards

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Technology

Report: Manual processes, lack of visibility lead to big losses in the cold chain
Tech firm research shows pharmaceutical and food companies are racking up big losses annually due to product spoilage from poor tracking practices.

Whitepapers

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Industry Data Points

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Logistics Managers Index

41.2 in January, down 10 percent compared to December
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FTR Shippers Conditions Index

Rose to 8.8 in July, up 2 points from November; strongest reading since June 2018.
0.4%

National Retail Federation

Retail sales up 0.4 percent in January from November and up 4.6 percent year-over-year

New Products

BluJay’s Latest Software Releases Power Supply Chain Resiliency and Growth in 2021
Actionable data visualization, enhanced user experiences, contactless operations and expanded country and compliance coverage among the highlights
GLT LOGISTICS Is Introducing A New Service That Offers An Opportunity For Brokers To Provide LTL Sol
MIAMI, FLORIDA, December 18, 2020- GLT Logistics has been working to support the industry with diverse solutions and initiatives that create new business opportunities. Now, they are introducing a new project that partners their experienced team with
Axele Launches QuickBooks Integration, Advanced Dispatch, Document Scanning, More ELD Connections
Continuous Improvements Provide Enterprise-Grade Functionality Within a Cost-Effective TMS

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Optimization Through Lean Management 

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Uncertain times can put a tremendous strain on your business’s people, processes and supply chains. However, operations can mitigate some of these factors by adopting lean management principles and instilling a culture of continuous improvement. Raymond Lean Management Manager of Solutions and Support Centers Keith...

E-Commerce

Blizzard threatens northeast states amid vaccine shipments, holiday peak surge
Gusty nor'easter could slow shipments through airports, maritime, highways.

Third-Party Logistics

Stricken by pandemic, 3PLs and their shipper customers look to strategic relationships and “nearshored” supply chains
Risk management takes on growing role, “25th Annual Third-Party Logistics Outsourcing Survey” finds.

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