Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. to global websites for international organizations and businesses.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Trends North America 40

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2013

“Smaller players in the brokerage space will begin to get squeezed out by strict regulations and competitors” My smart, good looking friends at Carrier Direct are at it again with a great report on OTR trends. The report chronicles a number of OTR trends (over the road trends) and the top 5 are summarized below.

Trends 100

Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement BRIC 100

Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

As it is, even Amazon’s full potential is stifled by the existence of silos, as revealed in a Wall Street Journal report in 2017. BRICs Are Moving to Buying, Not Just Making. How long will offshoring last? Near shoring is an alternative, but not for everyone. Shock possibility: Your suppliers will be your customers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 84

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Trends 84