Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Bridget McCrea
The evolving supply chain finance sector is making it easier for suppliers and buyers to work out their own win-win financial arrangements.
Thursday, November 2, 2017 · Balika Sonthalia and Sean Monahan
Crowdsourced network design can transform logistics costs. The ray of sunshine is an innovative approach to logistics network design that benefits both shippers and suppliers. Known as crowdsourced network optimization, it builds on traditional optimization, taking it further…
Thursday, June 8, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Maersk Line has introduced a new service for supply chain managers seeking to finance their global trade while optimizing carrier service.
Friday, May 5, 2017 · Ryan Fernandes and Lisa M. Ellram
Too often, working capital pressures roll over supplier relationships without regard for what happens to supply chain risk. But now that new supply chain financing tools and techniques are proliferating, companies have a fresh chance to implement a coherent business strategy…
Monday, March 6, 2017 · Bridget McCrea
Unlocking the hidden financial value in a global supply chain isn't always easy, but the opportunity exists for companies that want to work together for the greater good.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 · Andrew Lubin
Xeneta tracks actual container rates of 20', 40' and hi-cube boxes on some 60,000+ shipping lanes worldwide, thereby enabling their clients to use the rate information to make informed decisions in both their spot and contract rate negotiations.
Monday, October 3, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Global commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield released its latest U.S. Macro Forecast, confirming that the economy weathered rough headwinds in the first half of 2016.
Thursday, September 15, 2016 · Krishna Rajendran
Large retail chains are increasingly faced with the question of how to develop an ideal product assortment policy to optimize sales. This issue is particularly challenging for retailers that have traditionally served customers in large cities, but are looking to serve a…
Friday, September 9, 2016 · Becky Partida
Supply chain organizations are searching for ways to reduce procurement cost. APQC's research shows that organizations have the largest group of their procurement full time employees assigned to ordering materials and services.
Friday, September 9, 2016 · Jeff Berman
The industrial real estate market remains in a strong position for various reasons, according to the Second Quarter Industrial Outlook report from commercial real estate firm JLL.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Express Freight Finance is launching with an initial capital base of more than $30 million and is backed by Adelphi Capital, a merchant bank with a strong track record of equity investment in factoring and other financial services for transportation companies in the United…
Thursday, December 17, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
In a recent interview, SCMR dug a bit deeper into the recently released 2015 Return on Supply Management Assets (ROSMA) Performance Check Study, “Building a Bolder Legacy: The Procurement Mission is Under Way.
Here are insights shared by Joe Raudabaugh, an A.T. Kearney…
Thursday, March 26, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
Many Republicans and Democrats avidly support the work of Ex-Im Bank. But this time, a group of Tea Party conservatives and the Heritage Foundation are fighting against reauthorization, citing ideological concerns over government interference in a free market economy.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Leading company procurement organizations reap double the measurable cost reduction versus other companies, while also driving competitive advantage through supplier-driven innovation and risk management.
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