Robots & Demographics
According to Industry Week and Moody's Investor Service, there could be a significant upside to robots with the near-term demographic time bomb in Japan and Germany.
Top Importers & Exporters… E-Commerce Impacts
E-commerce trends are reshaping the landscape for top importers/exporters, influencing global trade dynamics. Find out how in this article.
Amazon Is Going to Australia!
Amazon's expansion into Australia will have impacts on retail, and how will it shape the future of global distribution and drone delivery?
New Survey Says Manufacturing Key to American Prosperity
A recent survey highlights manufacturing as crucial for American prosperity, calling for strategic investments and skill enhancements.
Why Care About Rail?
Rail innovation is shaping logistics, driving efficiency, and reducing emissions for a sustainable future. This article covers how.
Southern California Supply Chain Summit Touts Impressive Facts
Explore key takeaways from the Southern California Supply Chain Summit on industry innovation and efficiency.
Are Robots Good or Bad?
According to the Material Handling & Logistics, robots are slashing U.S. wages and worsening pay inequality. That is certainly a provocative statement! According to new research by MIT's Daron Acemoglu and Boston University's Pascual Restrepo, one additional robot per thousand workers reduces the employment to population ratio from .18 percentage points to .34 percentage points and slashes wages from .25% to .5%.
Tweaks to NAFTA & CEO Input
Take a look at your supply chain. How are you likely to be affected by changes to NAFTA? What risks should you account for?
Job Gains & Market Surges
When it comes to retaining your internal talent and your key supply chain partners, it is not terribly complex. Think about how you would like to be treated and what would attract you to want to work for or with your company.
Reshoring Gains
According to Industry Week and the Reshoring Initiative, after two decades of job losses, we have turned the corner. If you are interested in taking advantage of this rare opportunity, you must be prepared!