Supply Chain

Supply Chain

Coronavirus Crimps Supply Chains, May Harm World Economy

Companies with operations or suppliers in China are experiencing business interruptions, and global GDP growth could take a big hit.

David McCann
February 13, 2020
Operations

Don’t Try to Improve Weak Areas; Outsource Them

Many companies are ill-advised to run their own warehouses and logistics. Hiring a 3PL provider may be a great option.
Operations

The Soft Benefits of Truck Fleet Upgrades

While acquiring newer-model trucks produces significant hard savings, several other advantages sweeten the deal considerably.
Supply Chain

Nike Gets Blockchain Patent To Let Users ‘Breed’ Own Shoes

The registration of the product on blockchain would allow users to "securely sell or trade" the tangible form of the shoes, Nike said.
The Economy

Operations Leaders Are Pessimistic on Recession

More so than other executives, COOs and supply chain leaders expect an economic downturn, causing significant harm to the business, within 18 months.
Employee Benefits and Compensation

GM Strike Ripples Out to Suppliers on Day 4

Experts say hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers could be laid off as the impact of the strike spreads.
Supply Chain

Will Saudi Oil Strikes Hamper Supply Chains?

The impact will likely be mostly in the short term, but only if there isn't another production-depleting incident.
Supply Chain

Amazon Profit Dives on One-Day Shipping Costs

“There’s a lot of cost in the short run” from expanding the free one-day delivery program, CFO Brian Olsavsky says.
Supply Chain

Oil Prices Spike After Saudi Attacks

The energy price shock was felt through global markets.
Supply Chain

Apple Says Zhengzhou Factory Broke Labor Rules

In response to a watchdog group, the tech giant acknowledged that a supplier violated rules on working conditions to build its latest iPhones.
Supply Chain

U.S.-China Trade War Rattles Markets

China said it was adding tariffs on billions of products while President Trump said U.S. companies should seek ‘an alternative’ to China.
Supply Chain

IBM, Chainyard Launch Blockchain Network for Suppliers

The new network increases efficiency and reduces fraud and error risk.
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