SC Security
Relational Contracting Part I: MUFG Experiments with Blockchains
“One of the best meetings ever!” This is a comment I hear a lot at the conclusion of every one of our SCRC meetings the past few years. Either we are getting better and better at bringing in some of […]
References: An Analysis of Supplier Evaluation
References 1 Barlas, D. August 2001. When EDI is mandatory. www.line56.com. 2 Browing, J. September 2000. Developing “fast track” policies and procedures. CAPS Research. 4(1): 7-13. 3 Carr, A. & Pearson, J. 1999. Strategically managed buyer-supplier relationships and performance outcomes. […]
Smart and Secure Tradelanes (SST)
Abstract: An industry initiative, SST, was established in October of 2002. The purpose is to identify the tampering of containers while in transit using automated tracking, detection and security technologies. Once the initiative is fully implemented, the goal is for […]
Overview of US Government Security Initiatives
Even before the events of 9/11, security was a priority for the United States Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). The following initiatives are in place to ensure the highest security along the supply chain. Several initiatives were in place before […]
Manufacturing Labor Statistics for the Peoples Republic of China
As China provides an increasing amount of manufacturing power for the United States and other countries, companies and the government like to understand the associated costs of establishing operations in the country. Reporting on labor statistics in the Peoples Republic […]
RFID Container Pilot Project
Abstract: During the first quarter of 2005, the next step in using RFID as a means of identifying and tracking merchandise at a higher level of aggregation will be tested. IIJ Group plans to participate in a Japanese government RFID […]
Check Border Wait Times to Ensure On-Time Delivery
Borders between the United States and Canada and the United States and Mexico have been strongly secured since the events of September 11, 2001. The increased security will cause wait times to increase at the borders. Small and medium size […]