Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Emerging Technologies

The Supply Chain Depends on High-Quality Product Data

Supply chains overlook the importance of having high-quality product data at every stage of the product lifecycle.

Supply chain management digital infographic with logistics, distribution, and business operation icons on blue background

Risk/Compliance

Why Supply Chain Managers Are Psychopaths

Executives in supply chain management have high psychopathic tendencies with rates similar to those in prison.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Second Ship from Bankrupt Hanjin Allowed into California Ports

The collapse of Hanjin under debts of $5.5 billion is causing havoc in global trade networks and a surge in freight rates.

Truckers began moving freight from the Hanjin Greece (above), one of roughly a dozen of the company's ships destined for the U.S. West Coast, out of the port of Long Beach Monday.

Intel and Apple Partner to Create Supply Chain Flexibility

Intel Corporation

Intel Corp. to supply wireless chips for Apple's iPhone 7.

According to WSJ, Intel Corp. is providing wireless chips to some of Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 7 models.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Hanjin Shipping Bankruptcy and Supply Chain Impacts

Retailers will be forced to re-evaluate their import strategy to mitigate potential supply chain interruptions.

Hanjin is trying to steer its ships to Singapore, Hamburg and Busan—key transshipment hubs across the globe—in order to minimize disruptions to the supply chain.

Janam Launches XT2 with Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise

Microsoft Corporation

This Microsoft mobile operating system provides enterprise-grade security and flexibility to support business growth.

The recently launched XT2 is a light and rugged device—enabling mobile employees to work smarter and more efficiently. With both Android 5 Lollipop and Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise versions, XT2 customers now have access to two of the industry’s most powerful operating systems in the same sleek, rugged and lightweight form factor.

Financial Management Software

Global Banking Specialist Joins Tungsten Network's Leadership Team

Tungsten Network

Business transaction platform appoints Head of Tungsten Network Finance

Financial Management Software

Tungsten Completes Acquisition of DocuSphere

Tungsten Network

Global electronic trading network helps clients streamline accounts payable process by adding workflow and connectivity technologies

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Bordering on Chaos: $14 Billion in Cargo Stranded at Sea

The global shipping disruption comes as companies are shipping merchandise to fill shelves for the holidays.

South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries estimates Hanjin Shipping needs more than 600 billion won to cover unpaid costs like fuel, including about 100 billion won immediately for payments such as to port operators to unload cargo from stranded ships.

Mercedes-Benz and Matternet Unveil Vans that Launch Delivery Drones

The Vision Van from Mercedes-Benz and Matternet could change the way small packages are delivered.

The Vision Van’s rooftop serves as a launch and landing pad for Matternet’s new Matternet M2 drones.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Rising Rates Disguise Fundamental Weaknesses of 2016 Container Segment

The industry is still suffering from weak demand, increased void-sailings and devastated profit margins.

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Oracle Acquires Cloud-Based Warehouse Management Company LogFire

Oracle acquired LogFire, which provides a cloud-based service to manage product inventory.

LogFire started in 2007 and is based in Atlanta. LogFire has more than 40 customers, including Glad, Ryder and Sears. The service manages products for more than 250 stores, with 54 million transactions so far in 2016.

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