Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

What will happen in 2016? How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Or will any rate increases, if they actually occur, be short-lived?

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 4, 2017

More than 65M people were forcibly displaced in 2016 and 16M have not found homes. What is remarkable is that 53% come from Somalia, Syria, and Afghanistan. Crude oil is a benchmark which was at a low of $29 in Jan 2016 – now around $50. There is an influx of refugees due to strife, lack of opportunity and lack of water.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Here’s one of my predictions for 2016 that hit the mark: Blockchain Technology Will Make Its Debut in Supply Chain Management. If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response?

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