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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
The 24th annual “State of Logistics Report,” released by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and presented by Penske today reveals that total U.S. business logistics costs in 2012 rose to $1.33 trillion, a 3.4% increase from the previous year, remaining at 8.5% of the U.S. gross domestic product.Blogs • Global • Supply Chain • Management • Supply Chain Management • Permalink
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
A long talked about alternative to the Panama Canal moved one step closer this week, reports analysts for IHS Global InsightsBlogs • Global • Supply Chain • Management • Supply Chain Management • Permalink
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Monday, June 17, 2013
IBM says companies with high-performing procurement organizations are driving better bottom line results.Blogs • Global • Procurement • Technology • Permalink
Thursday, June 13, 2013
The Department of Commerce reported that May retail sales at $421.1 billion were up 0.6 percent over April and up 4.7 percent compared to May 2012, and the NRF said May retail sales rose 0.6 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis from April and were up 4.3 percent on an unadjusted basis annually.News • Retail Sales • Permalink
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.1 percent in June over the same month last year, reflecting modest growth expectations as retailers head toward the back-to-school and holiday seasonsNews • Global • Procurement • Supply Chain • Management • Supply Chain Management • Permalink
Monday, June 10, 2013
Sustainability strategies for leading ocean cargo shippers include targets to dramatically reduce carbon dioxide emissions from their global logistics networks and increasingly, prioritize working with like-minded supply chain partners.Blogs • Global • Supply Chain • Management • Supply Chain Management • Permalink


