Since the supply chain started in the late 1980s, this career choice has been a lucrative one for all types of professionals. While there have been some ups and downs in the industry – particularly during the recessionary period of 2008-2009, in general a career in this field is an…
Without a doubt, blockchain technology can transform and innovate supply chains. However, what is blockchain anyway? To simplify the definition, consider the blockchain to be a digital ledger and this ledger records business transactions in a series of blocks. Spread over multiple computers called nodes, the ledger is surprisingly secure…
Smart chips could deliver real-time decisions in any location. Supply chain transactions could run with blistering speed and nearly error-free performance if a technology startup called N.io Innovation Limited has its way. The year-old Broomfield, Colo.-based company (whose name is pronounced “Neo”) recently unveiled an ambitious plan to automate logistics,…
You might already be a transportation professional, just getting into the industry or simply curious to learn how it works. Whatever the case, you will want to learn about logistics, 3PL, and supply chain management. Specifically, you will want to understand how these often overlapping terms relate and why they…
The Association of American Railroads reported Carloads for the month of January were up 5.6 percent, or 61,864 carloads, at 1,160,84, and the weekly average of 290,211 carloads per week, represents the highest weekly average for the month of January going back to January 2008. The AAR said that…
The eighth edition of the World Cargo Symposium will be hosted by American Airlines and over 1,000 air cargo decision-makers and experts across the entire air cargo supply chain will participate at this prestigious event. Under the theme of “Transformation through Innovation”, this event will address industry challenges, such as: Predictability, the ability…
The 7th Annual ProcureCon Indirect East will provide you with best practice strategies for improving supplier relationships and integrating strategic suppliers into your organization, incorporating new technology tools into your solutions mix, and staffing your team for maximum results. You will also learn about innovations in indirect procurement and how…
Since its inception as the initial Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals University Cooperative Program in 1967, Michigan State University’s Supply Chain Logistics Management Executive Seminar has been committed to being the world’s premier logistics executive seminar.
MODEX 2014® is the industry’s newest expo for the manufacturing and supply chain industries. It’s where the best and brightest thinkers in the supply chain gather to discuss the trends of today and the challenges of tomorrow. At MODEX you will meet 800 of the leading providers and see their…
Surround yourself with industry experts and discover what it means to lead the supply chain. Hear from the supply chain leaders of today who are driving tomorrow’s success. SMC³ takes pride in securing the industry’s finest presenters to probe the innovations, challenges and latest technology shaping today’s transportation climate.
