Friday, April 1, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The rankings also reveal a shift among the world's traditional manufacturing powerhouses due to the Asia Pacific region's rising influence and declining strength in European and BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China).
Monday, March 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
President Obama signed into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. The new legislation now officially prohibits the importation of goods produced by forced labor or child labor, closing an 86 year old loophole and reauthorizing the Customs and Border…
Monday, March 21, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Rising minimum-wage levels across the U.S. stand to impose additional cost burdens on industrial-building occupiers, especially in labor-intensive, e-commerce fulfillment centers, according to an analysis by CBRE Group, Inc.
Monday, March 21, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
“Robotics in Logistics” – a new trend report produced by Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group) – maintains that robots will soon be standard in warehouses around the world.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 · Jeff Berman
While retail sales numbers issued for the month of February by the United States Department of Commerce and National Retail Federation were technically mixed, they each shared a common theme of little or negative growth.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The integration of immigrants in the States – especially when it comes to education, occupational training, and English language ability – remains critical.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Late last week in Berlin, the leaders of the G7 issued a ministerial declaration outlining specific actions to promote worker rights and improve working conditions and environmental protections in global supply chains.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers, based in Portland, Oregon, is an importer of high quality specialty-grade coffees from over 15 countries around the world. As pioneer of the “Relationship Coffee Model,” it has championed the direct trade model and the creation of…
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 · Bridget McCrea
What will it take to find, train, and retain talent going forward? Three supply chain experts dust off their crystal balls and discuss the top ways to build the workforce for 2025.
Monday, July 20, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
The inmates get an opportunity to do productive work and learn new skills that are transferrable to the outside world.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 · Manu K. Vora
Supply chain quality doesn't happen by accident. It is an ongoing process that requires a comprehensive plan that is intertwined with manufacturing processes and becomes part of an organization's culture. Research from ASQ (American Society for Quality) and the U.S.…
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Shrinking labor cost gap, lower turnover rates, and proximity to customers and headquarters are among the factors driving companies to consider “second tier” U.S. locations.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Researchers say that even if companies are using offshore centers, the U.S. is an essential part of almost any service delivery network for American companies
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