2017 is winding to a close, and the supply chain stories on our radar will undoubtedly flow into the rapidly approaching new year. Before moving ahead into 2018, here is our overview of the important supply chain stories we’re keeping an eye on in December…   U.S.: Though it’s hard to choose a story here,...Read More

The countdown to 2018 has begun, and as we near a new year, the world of supply chain remains ever complex. Treaties, renegotiations, and ethics are the key words of the month…   U.S.: As cities throughout the U.S. battle to become Amazon’s next home, analysts have begun discussing how major e-commerce sites have developed...Read More

Politics may not be “as usual” these days, but what can be relied upon is its impact on global supply chain. Here, the top stories from around the world that shaped this month…   U.S.: As tensions escalate between the States and North Korea, US importers have seen definite benefits. Despite utilization of containers from...Read More

Mergers, acquisitions, tariffs, and drones. This month’s review runs the gamut, but one thing that is certain, it’s been a busy start to the summer.   U.S.: The grocery stocks responded with an immediate drop on the news of Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods. Supply chain leaders are predicting that Amazon will disrupt food supply...Read More

Nationalism and globalism are the key words of May, with nations across the world confronting how the choice of one approach over the other will affect economies, supply chains, and job creation.   U.S.: Lockheed Martin has announced its decision to utilize Blockchain to streamline its supply chain logistics. Adoption of the new technology makes...Read More