Topic: Events

Ports Get Serious About Climate Change

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 · Patrick Burnson When the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) convenes its 106th Annual Convention and Expo in Long Beach next month, much of the focus will be placed on climate change and the devastation to ocean cargo gateways in the southeast and gulf hit hard by two recent…

Deloitte Report Gives Atlanta High Marks for Supply Chain Connectivity

Monday, September 25, 2017 · Patrick Burnson This week's Atlanta-themed session at the CSCMP EDGE Conference launched a new report by Deloitte establishing metro Atlanta's national rankings in supply chain. The region placed second among seven cities, behind only New York City.

Digitization and E-commerce Continues to Reshape Forwarding Marketplace

Thursday, August 31, 2017 · Patrick Burnson The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% in real terms since this time last year, but owing to a continuation of excess capacity issues and lower average oil prices, rates continue to fall in both air and sea freight.

Körber acquires HighJump, Thereby Gaining Supply Chain Foothold in North America

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 · Patrick Burnson In a deal that may have broad implications for global supply chain manaters, International technology group Körber announced that it has acquired HighJump.

Dr. Nancy Nix to Receive CSCMP’s Distinguished Service Award

Thursday, July 6, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Nancy Nix, Executive Director of Achieving Women's Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management, and Education (AWESOME), will receive the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' (CSCMP) 2017 Distinguished Service Award.