Wednesday, January 4, 2017 · Jeff Berman
The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure growth, came in at 54.7 in December, a 1.3 percent gain over November, as well as turning in the highest PMI reading since December 2014's 54.9. December's PMI is the highest over the last 12 months and is 3.2 percent…
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Port executives in the U.S. are calling upon the new presidential administration to make good on campaign promises to invest in infrastructure. Meanwhile, domestic ocean cargo gateways are aiming to digitize their supply chain operations to accommodate larger vessels and the…
Monday, January 2, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Trade and transport analysts see a turnaround in last year's negative market outlook, but as global GDP continues to gradually strengthen, carriers in all modes will be challenged to manage capacity while maintaining service levels. Furthermore, sudden shifts in trade…
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
While logistics managers may expect to see fewer proposed mega-trade deals under the new administration, analysts say that there will still be new markets opening up for both U.S. imports and exports this year. Regulatory obstacles remain, however, and logistics managers will…
Monday, December 26, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Fiscal second quarter earnings for transportation and logistics bellwether FedEx were a mixed bag, with the company posting revenue gains but falling short of Wall Street expectations.
Monday, December 26, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Following a decline in September, the Shippers Conditions Index from freight transportation consultancy FTR was neutral in October, the most recent month for which data is available.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 · Shornda Cadore
As it ramps up production of a new jet engine, Pratt & Whitney needs to do more than shore up its supply base. It is changing its recruiting tactics, according to its senior director of supply management.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The patterns of China's overseas direct investment are changing rapidly, says HSBC's chief regional economist, Qu Hongbin.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Ocean fleet tracking. A new global environmental service was ushered in at this month's World Ocean Council's Sustainable Ocean Summit in Rotterdam.
Friday, December 16, 2016 · Chris Crane
A new era of procurement is upon us. As the new year approaches, the interplay of data, trends and supplier relationships will continue to elevate sourcing from a business function to a business outcome.
Friday, December 16, 2016 · Frank Mobus and Brad Young
Beneficial partnerships don't just happen. They are cultivated and nurtured and negotiation plays a key part.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that November retail sales were up 0.1 percent over October, following a 0.6 percent (revised from 0.8 percent) increase from September to October, at $465.5 billion. And NRF reported that retail sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants,…
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 · Rosemary Coates
No matter what your political party, and even if NAFTA is modified or ended, all of the jobs are not likely to come back.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 · SCMR Staff
The 2016 Return on Supply Management Assets (ROSMA) Performance Check Study, “What Good Looks Like,” revealed that the procurement profession has a top-tier group of standout performers, a middle-tier that is delivering value, but performing well below the top tier, and a…
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