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Report: Supply Chain Risks Rising, Companies Not Taking Action Sean Murphy, Associate Editor - 04/21/2008
A new study shows companies are more scared than they were just three years ago of lead paint or contaminated products getting into their supply chains, but no one seems to be doing much about it.
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Should You Outsource to Dubai? Leo Espinoza - 04/14/2008
For those looking to outsource to foriegn countries, the United Arab Emirates' Dubai may seem to be a small player compared to the Beijings and the New Delhis of the world, but Dubai has big plans, and promises to be a growing force on the world market. Here is a snapshot of this changing city.
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Supply Chain Technology Outlook: Companies to Swap Software John Fontanella and Eric Klein - 04/01/2008
Key findings of a new study by AMR Research show a projected increase of 12 percent in spending for supply chain technology. Collaboration seems to be the name of the game, with the buying emphasis on S&OP, VMI, and related technologies. The study also found that while ERP may be on the rise, Best-of-Breed isn't going anywhere.
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Which Transportation Management System (TMS) Is Right for You? By George Moser and Peter Ward - 04/01/2008
Simplifying transportation processes and making them cheaper is a must for any company looking to "go global." Transportation Management Systems (TMS) can help. Here is a guide to selecting and implementing a new system, with special emphasis on partial outsourcing with private software as a service.
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Supply Chain Technology Spending Outlook By John Fontanella and Eric Klein - 04/01/2008
Key findings of a new study by AMR Research show a projected increase of 12 percent in spending for supply chain technology. Collaboration seems to be the name of the game, with the buying emphasis on S&OP, VMI, and related technologies. The study also found that while ERP may be on the rise, Best-of-Breed isn't going anywhere.
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IBM Launches Supply Chain Innovation Center Jeff Berman, Senior Editor, Logistics Management - 03/18/2008
IBM has opened its new Supply Chain Innovation Center in Beijing. The goal of the center is to help multinational companies with their needs in expanding their supply chains in China and to aid domestic Chinese companies in their guest to grow their global reach. The center will offer IBM expertise in the form of software, supply chain consulting services and a research lab. The research lab targets supply chain problems that require the analytical depth in optimization and simulation.
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MIT Supply Chain Research Network Expands to South America 03/17/2008
MIT and a company based in Bogota, Colombia, have signed an agreement to develop supply chain management education and research opportunities in Central and South America. MIT's supply chain research network now covers three continents.
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November 7, 2007 India's Supply Chain Council
Recently, I discovered the Web site for India's Supply Chain Council, which you can f... More
Chain Links Sean Murphy, Associate Editor, Supply Chain Management Review October 17, 2007 Green Supply Chain
If you need evidence of the corporate community paying attention to the greening move... More
Chain Links Sean Murphy, Associate Editor, Supply Chain Management Review October 9, 2007 Watch Out -- Here Comes India!
For some, this is not necessarily big breaking news, but it seems articles like this ... More
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