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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

Terrorism : The recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, coupled with the ongoing instability in Syria and Iraq and the spread of ISIS, have raised the risk for terrorism-related supply chain disruptions in 2016. study , 40% of consumers have purchased from retailers based outside the U.S., Abercrombie & Fitch Inc.

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Logistics Service Providers (LSP): 3PL vs 4PL vs 5PL

SCMDOJO

It also covers logistical IT systems and analytical services for track & trace of the status of various products’ transportation. 4PLs provide considerably more services such as assembling the technologies, resources, and capabilities to design, develop and implement extensive SCM solutions.

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Behind the Numbers of the SCRC Supply Management Index

NC State SCRC

Yung-Yun’s algorithm scanned tens of thousands of targeted news and company reports to develop the ratings in each category. Secondary data sources are published available databases, reports, websites, and so on. Category strategies are well communicated & drive local purchasing behavior & local supplier relationships.