This is the time of year when analysts get bombarded with pitches from PR firms. The pitches share a “sneak peek” of the predictions that a CEO at a solutions company is making and then asks the journalist if they want to interview the CEO. These predictions mostly seem obvious. I got a pitch from […]
This week had events that have highlighted significant shifts and challenges in supply chains, transportation, and urban planning. With climate change, geopolitical tensions, and cybercrime poised to disrupt global logistics, what steps must industries take to adapt in 2025? As Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel Corp. challenge a merger block on national security grounds, what […]
Even in the last days of 2024, supply chain-altering events persist. SAP announced its comprehensive carbon accounting tool linking environmental impacts with financial performance. Amazon workers strike during heightened volumes of shipments and Biden announces a new emissions goal for the country. The DOE concluded their LNG report finding that continued exports will negatively impact […]
The transition to electric vehicles will happen far faster than is commonly understood. Legacy auto companies are not likely to be competitive in the brave new world of electric vehicles. China’s new export bans put pressure on the two US companies – Tesla and Rivian – best positioned for leadership in the EV market. Beginning […]
Global trade is riddled with uncertainties. Trade agreements have long existed to try to reduce some of that uncertainty, create a more even playing field, or to create mutually advantageous trade conditions between specific countries. The significant increase in tariffs proposed by the upcoming Trump administration adds to the challenge of businesses working to safeguard […]
Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Spearheaded by initiatives like those championed during Donald Trump’s past presidency (and likely during his upcoming term), policies promoting domestic manufacturing—such […]
Supply Chain Logistics & News 11/18//2024- 11/21/2024 Here is the Supply Chain & Logistics News for November 18th – 21st. Between tariffs, oil imports, geopolitics, and a new US administration, 2025 is gearing up to be a tumultuous year for the global supply chain. As cabinet appointees are being selected, the future of the US […]
At this time last year, economists and business leaders were cautiously optimistic about 2024, hoping the economy could stage a ‘soft landing’ — cooling off from a period of surging inflation and rising interest rates without tipping into a recession. While many remain cautiously optimistic, there’s a growing sense of relief that the economy sidestepped […]
Supply Chain & Logistics News (November 11-14th) This week I posted my early analysis of the new administration’s impacts on the energy transition, sustainability, and trade. This new administration has voiced its plans to retract from global climate diplomacy and domestic initiatives on bolstering green energy in the United States. Additionally, geo-political pressure may arise […]
November 4th – 8th 2024 Supply Chain & Logistics News Steve Banker a tenured Supply Chain analyst with ARC Advisory Group will be presenting next Wednesday, November 13th with Wendy Ripley on “How Orvis Used Order Tracking to Eliminate Stockouts.” This Webinar is free to anyone who wishes to attend and can be found […]
