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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. Specifically, we covered the threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies disrupting supply chains. and other countries have also imposed sanctions on Iran and have provided support to the Houthis.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

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The Top 4 Trends That Will Dominate Supply Chain in 2019

Elementum

In the 21st century, customer expectations have pushed supply chain and logistics to evolve at unprecedented speed. In 2019, supply chain will be dominated by one key realization: in order to keep up with customers, brands can neither rely on the old ways, nor place their faith entirely in new technologies.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 1, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. You deserve it. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). 8 in the infrastructure/transport category and maintains its grip on No. In the 50 country rankings, Brazil slips two spots to No.

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Global Trade & Transportation: Best Practices for Global Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

These include, new sanctions imposed on countries like Russia and Venezuela; the US withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal; and Brexit — the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. This white paper looks at best practices for global trade and transportation for manufacturers with multinational operations.

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Tarik Toprak: “Growth brings its own challenges.”

Supply Chain Movement

Nine questions about the topics on the supply chain agenda of a supply chain professional. By Helen Armstrong (Supply Chain Movement). What is the strategy of the company/supply chain: operational excellence, product leadership or customer intimacy? I am responsible for operations in Turkey.

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