Supply Chain Newsmakers Video Series on Should Companies be Doing More to Combat Supply Chain Fraud
Supply chain fraud, of various types, is a large and growing problem that many companies are doing little to combat
Samsung to Buy HARMAN for $8 Billion Accelerating Growth in Automotive & Connected Technologies
The acquisition is Samsung’s largest ever, and places the electronics company in the vanguard of the automotive industry, and marks the latest ambitious foray by an established name in the technology world into a new generation of smart objects, collectively…
Siemens to Buy Mentor Graphics for $4.5 billion, Expands Industrial Software
The deal is the latest effort by Siemens to build up its profitable industrial software and factory automation business, which offers digital solutions to heavy industry manufacturing companies.
Industries and Jobs at Risk if the Trans-Pacific Partnership Does Not Pass
If the the Trans-Pacific Partnership does not pass, the United States would not only forego substantial economic gains, but would also face trade diversion and enjoy less market access compared with other countries such as China.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Holds Potential for Retailers and American Families
This report, prepared by The Trade Partnership for NRF, describes how the TPP will have a significant positive impact on American families, workers and the retailers who seek to provide them with a wide range of goods at affordable prices.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is Dead, for Now
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, who is expected to be the incoming Senate minority leader told labor leaders this week that the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the trade deal at the center of President Obama’s “pivot” to strengthen ties with key Asian allies,…
Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on US Distribution Center Real Estate Market Remains Red Hot
Vacancy Rates Down to Just 5.8 Percent Nationally, while Four Metro Markets are Especially Sizzling
Revisiting Supply Chain Matters 2016 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Two
While industry supply chain teams continue to work on achieving 2016 year-end strategic, tactical, operational line-of-business business and supply chain focused performance objectives, this is the opportunity for Supply Chain Matters to reflect on our prior 2016 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains that we published just before the start of the year. Our […]
