A new study by IHS found that unconventional energy use has improved both the economies and employment numbers for North America. Shale gas and tight oil (also called light tight oil or LTO) are the unconventional energies that have greatly impacted the world’s energy markets, as well as the chemical and automotive industries.
Are Your Supply Chain Risk Management Programs Fully Effective?
A recent study by Deloitte found a surprising percentage of supply chain executives are concerned about the multiplying threats to their supply chains. Supply chains are increasingly complex and therefore are more vulnerable to multiple threats.
Is Your Supply Chain’s Cloud Impenetrable?
The use of public and private automated, shared IT platforms, otherwise known as cloud computing, is increasing dramatically. The supply chain industry is no exception. The use of cloud computing has many benefits including remote access to your own files, the ability to share information with associates over long distances to collaborate on projects, and […]
SAP Logistics & SCM Conference Agenda
Next Monday afternoon, Josh and I will be heading out to Las Vegas to attend the SAP Logistics & SCM 2013 on behalf of Blue Harbors. I plan on taking notes on the sessions I attend throughout the conference, and sharing my thoughts on the highlights here on Blue Harbors’ blog. I’ve started to build […]
2013: A Lot of Logistics in a Short Time
Though we are only just now finishing the second month of the first quarter of 2013, there has been a surprising amount of news and updates within the logistics and supply chain world. Mixed opinions regarding USPS’s decision to eliminate Saturday deliveries and diesel fuel prices yet again on the rise are just two of […]
Big Boxes Struggle as Demand for Expedited Shipping Rises
With same and next day delivery options available through many e-commerce sites, Big Box facilities are reevaluating their supply chains and distribution networks. Holiday 2012 sales proved that internet shopping is becoming more prevalent, while also now a viable option for even last minute shoppers given the choice of expedited shipping.
Can the Amount of Inventory Impact Business Performance?
Every week, SAP’s Performance Benchmarking group publishes a short analysis of a hot topic and high-impact strategies. This helps with finding opportunities for improvement within specific industries and companies. The week of February 4 discussed the automotive industry and its inventory management.
Increase in Sales Reassuring for Retail Supply Chains
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF), January’s retail sales ended at $416.6 billion, an increase of 0.1% over December and up 4.4% over January 2012. In addition, retail sales starting in the beginning of November 2012 through end of January 2013 increased 4.5% annually.
IATA Traffic Results Show Increase in Air Cargo Volume
After a 2.6% decline in October, The International Air Transport Association released traffic results of an increase of 1.6% increase in air cargo volume for November 2012. Together with a rise in business confidence and positive economic developments in the U.S., the IATA believes 2013 will reestablish continuous growth in air cargo numbers.
Air Movement Speeds Up Production and Enhances Product Quality
Most warehouses and supply chain facilities have large machines and other work situations that cause uncomfortably warm temperatures for the employees. To help employee comfort and to follow the OSHA laws, companies have invested in air conditioning and ventilation systems to keep temperatures at 100 degrees or below. This is very high and will affect […]
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