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Optimizing value with a win-win supply chain
Today’s supply chain practitioners are under constant pressure to bring value to their organizations. Two of the biggest supply chain…
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Logistics stakeholders stepping up to the plate to ease trade complexity
Just as tensions between the U.S. and several of its trading partners has escalated, a handful of supply chain industry…
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New ocean cargo surcharges will be foul odor for many global shippers
As reported in our news section last week, proposed surcharges from leading ocean cargo carriers are being met with the…
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Fall Season Predictions – What’s Next for Global Supply Chains?
Each year, the Council of Supply Chain Management San Francisco Roundtable kicks off the fall season with a predictions panel. …
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ASCM – more than a re-branding
ASCM – the association formerly known as APICS – has been on a bit of a roll the last couple of years.…
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Taking the Long View on Global Container Shipping Next Year
The ongoing expansion of tariffed goods by the Trump Administration is putting the container shipping industryin its “crossfire,” says one prominent…
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Clouds on the horizon
“Lions and tigers and bears, Oh my.” The Wizard of Oz I don’t think any but a few curmudgeons would…
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Ignoring congestion on U.S. highways won’t make it go away
Regardless of market conditions at any given time, there are always a few constants in play. That especially rings true…
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Other Voices: Planning and technology can reduce disaster risk
In addition to disrupting—and in some cases devastating—the lives of millions in North Carolina and South Carolina, Hurricane Florence will…
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Perpetual pilot purgatory
Last week, I wrapped up my attendance at this year’s annual MHI conference. I have to say, it was one…
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Trucking congestion must also be addressed by ports: Oakland is doing its best
As noted in this space last week truck congestion on the nation’s highways remains concern for the American Trucking Association. Gridlock…
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Customs Clearance – Meaning, Scope and Documentation
Customs Departments are the government designated authority to implement the policies related to import and export, collect customs duties and…
