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Are Fully Automated Supply Chains Almost Here?
September 16, 2016
Automation in the world of supply chain logistics and materials handling will create enormous opportunities when it comes to making the flow of goods safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly.
ELFA survey of equipment finance activity reports new business volume grew 12.4% in 2015
September 7, 2016
2015 new business volume in materials handling segment hold level with 2014.
What’s Behind Macy’s Closing 100 Stores?
August 13, 2016
Macy's plan to shutter nearly 14 percent of its stores is the latest illustration of the gut-wrenching changes facing traditional retailers losing ever more ground to online rivals - is this the end of retail as we know it?
Total Retail Survey 2016
August 13, 2016
They say they want a revolution, and as digital disruption continues to upend retail and global consumers are more empowered than ever, retailers are struggling to remain relevant.
Despite mixed Q2 results, transportation & logistics deal making prospects look bright
July 28, 2016
Second quarter merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the transportation and logistics sectors saw mixed results on a sequential and annual basis, according to data released today by PwC in its report entitled "Global Transportation & Logistics M&A Deal Insights Q2 2016."
Global Transportation and Logistics M&A Deals Insights Q2 2016
July 28, 2016
Asia continued to dominate M&A in the Transportation and Logistics sector in Q2 of 2016, largely driven by domestic market consolidation and participants seeking access to capital.
PwC’s Global Transportation and Logistics M&A Deals for Q2 2016
July 28, 2016
With over 50 global transportation and logistics M&A deals announced in Q2 2016, the sector reported its third highest quarter by aggregate value of the last three years - 20% higher than Q1 2016.
The Impact of a New Law Banning Use of Forced Labor on Global Supply Chains
March 29, 2016
On February 24, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, and the Act closed a loophole in the Tariff Act of 1930, called the “consumptive demand” clause, which has allowed the import of goods created by forced labor.
New Forced Labor Legislation Set to Have an Impact on Global Supply Chains
March 29, 2016
A recent Resilinc report recommends company address issue as part of a comprehensive supply chain risk management and resiliency strategy.
Megadeals pace growth in 2015 transportation and logistics M&A, says PwC
February 17, 2016
Driven by a steady steam of megadeals, recent data from PwC in its quarterly “Intersections” report showed that 2015 was a banner year for transportation and logistics merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, with total 2015 deal value nearly doubling 2014’s output.
Misadventures in Supply Chain Management
February 11, 2016
Just because everyone says its so, doesn’t mean that conventional wisdom is always right. We put six examples of conventional wisdom under the microscope and ask: Is it true or is it a myth? The results may surprise you.
PwC’s 2015 Global Operations Survey
February 3, 2016
PwC’s 2015 Global Operations Survey shows that leading companies are reimagining operations, and they are aligning costs more effectively with business strategy and working across functional lines to build experiences for their customers that are hard to copy.
Strategic Alignment in an Age of Digital Change
February 2, 2016
Operational excellence, particularly in the areas of technological adoption and cost realignment, will be central to the goal of executing through disruption.
Supplier Relationship Management: How Key Suppliers Drive Competitive Advantage
December 28, 2015
As a result of further outsourcing of non-core competencies, organisations are starting to realize that they have become more reliant on suppliers in terms of innovative power, security of supply, corporate social responsibility, and on-going cost savings.
PwC research reveals “Customer Value” void in supply chains
November 10, 2015
Changes in customer behavior are set to disrupt businesses in all industries over the next five years. Yet, most company operations are not designed to deliver what customers value – now or three years from now.