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What You Can’t See Can Hurt You – Is Your Supply Chain Really Transparent?

Logility

Increasing scrutiny of labor practices requires supply chain technology that proves accountability and compliance. Consumers are demanding greater transparency and want more information about worker treatment in the supply chain. . Key Takeaways. Lack of transparency also carries a huge reputational risk.

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The move to rail: a look at China-Europe supply chains

Resilinc

But it was featured on CNN Business and in other business media because it had traveled 6,000 miles from Xian China and represented a growing trend in China-Europe supply chains: shifting a portion of container traffic away from pricey and congested ocean shipping lanes to rail.

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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon.

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10 questions about supply chain optimisation

Supply Chain Movement

It is becoming ever-more difficult for supply chain professionals to make the right decisions. Supply Chain Media, software vendor Aimms and consultancy firm Districon have put together this checklist for supply chain optimisation. >>Please Checklist supply chain optimisation.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Together with service provider Arvato, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap outlining the route for high-tech supply chains, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please

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Kazakhstan Planning to Increase Oil Supplies to Germany

Supply Chain Brain

Tokayev said that Kazakhstan has shipped roughly 500,000 metric tons of crude oil to Germany’s Schwedt refinery through 2023.