Liz Dubeck, project finance and development partner with the law firm of O’Melveny & Myers LLP, outlines the prospects for private-sector participation in infrastructure development called for in President Biden’s ambitious initiative.
Keith Daniels, partner with Carl Marks Advisors, relates how the food supply chain — both on the restaurant and grocery sides — fared during the pandemic, and what permanent changes the industry is likely to experience in the years ahead.
As the world grapples with high levels of air and water pollution resulting from freight transportation, and emission rates rise with increasing urbanization, sustainability issues surrounding congestion and delivery become more significant.
Recent supply chain disruptions exposed many gaps in the global trading system and geopolitical forecasting, while underscoring dangerous and expensive weaknesses in supply chain management.
The blockage of the Suez Canal by the Evergreen Line containership Ever Given sent a dire warning to global supply chains. As they outgrow transportation infrastructure, modern-day mega-vessels threaten to cause further disruptions to the flow of cargo.
Last-mile delivery, the final stage in the delivery process, represents the most significant challenge for the majority of retailers and logistics companies.
Ann-Marie Daugherty, senior vice president and general manager of supply chain with Inmar Intelligence, explains the complexities of the returns process for items purchased online — one that requires multiple partners in an efficient “ecosystem.”