2020 Regional Guide to Global Supply Chain Management

A series of reports and perspectives that shine a light on discrete parts of the world — and what it takes to keep product flowing between nations with disparate economics, regulatory regimes, and strengths and weaknesses.

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Man and Machine: The Future of Fulfillment

Robots present advantages that, combined with human brain and brawn, make for optimum operations that improve the lives of workers, too.

May 5, 2020

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Five Roadblocks to Canada-Bound Shipments

It's about 500 miles from New York City to Toronto, but it can take as long as two weeks to complete deliveries. In fact, for many U.S. businesses, deliveries to and across Canada take significantly longer than those in the states.

May 5, 2020

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AI and Analytics: The Importance of Visualization and Data

The strong visualization of meaningful data is also crucial to a business’s success with artificial intelligence and analytics. It creates an engaging user experience that presents information in a highly intuitive way.

May 5, 2020

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Geography Is Destiny: A Regional Perspective on the Global Village

In this second annual Regional Guide to Global Supply Chain Management, you’ll find a series of reports and perspectives that shine a light on discrete parts of the world — and what it takes to keep product flowing between nations with disparate economics, regulatory regimes, and strengths and weaknesses.

May 5, 2020

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West Coast Carriers Struggle With Expensive Regulation

Stringent regulation and soaring insurance costs are causing some carriers in California to question whether they should continue serving the market. Others are closing their doors.

May 1, 2020

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Beyond Jakarta's Poor Infrastructure Lies Great Potential

On course to become the world’s largest megacity, Jakarta, Indonesia, is powering the country’s e-commerce market — expected to top $300 billion by 2025. Poor infrastructure, however, is threatening to stunt what could be exponential growth.

May 1, 2020

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North American Rail Is Missing a Growth Opportunity

Many blame precision-scheduled railroading for accelerating volume decline. Instead, it could be the foundation for renewed rail-carload growth.

May 1, 2020

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Postal Rate Changes Will Test China’s Cross-Border E-Commerce

China boasts the largest e-commerce market in the world — more than 50% of the global total. New rules in cross-border e-commerce, however, could change the market this year.

May 1, 2020

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New Challenges in Cross-Border, Last-Mile Await European Shippers

For many shippers, executing last-mile delivery comes with its own set of challenges. Europe in particular has seen a record number of online sales, which means shippers must navigate an increasingly competitive landscape of delivery options.

May 1, 2020

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U.S. Retailers Experiment With E-Commerce Fulfillment

The growing e-commerce market is forcing retailers and manufacturers to address supply-chain challenges and meet customer demands.

May 1, 2020

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Managing the ‘Single-Point-of-Failure’ Risk in China

The coronavirus outbreak has intensified the risk of a “single point of failure,” but companies are struggling to find alternative locations that match Chinese manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure.

May 1, 2020

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Challenges and Opportunities at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Shippers can soon turn their attention away from navigating the potential impacts of threatened tariffs on goods moving over the U.S.-Mexico border, and refocus on ensuring the timely and efficient flow of goods across North America.

May 1, 2020

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2020 Regional Guide to Global Supply Chain Management

Man and Machine: The Future of Fulfillment

Five Roadblocks to Canada-Bound Shipments

AI and Analytics: The Importance of Visualization and Data

Geography Is Destiny: A Regional Perspective on the Global Village

West Coast Carriers Struggle With Expensive Regulation

Beyond Jakarta's Poor Infrastructure Lies Great Potential

North American Rail Is Missing a Growth Opportunity

Postal Rate Changes Will Test China’s Cross-Border E-Commerce

New Challenges in Cross-Border, Last-Mile Await European Shippers

U.S. Retailers Experiment With E-Commerce Fulfillment

Managing the ‘Single-Point-of-Failure’ Risk in China

Challenges and Opportunities at the U.S.-Mexico Border

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2026 Resource Guide -- Girding for the Future: It's a Job for Humans

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SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

2025 Resource Guide -- The Uncertainty Principle

Supply Chain Innovation Award 2024

100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2024: We're All in This Together

2024 Supply Chain ESG Guide

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2023 Supply Chain Innovation Award