Friday, May 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS recently released its Q1 2016 U.S. Recall Index, which highlights a decline in recall activity among certain sectors, even as the number of units recalled in the consumer products and automotive industries rose substantially.
Thursday, May 19, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Even though there are myriad indications that the economy has lost some of its footing in recent months, the May 2016 Semiannual Economic Forecast issued by the Institute for Supply Management indicates that prospects for growth remain fully intact.
Monday, May 16, 2016 · Jim Barnes
More companies have moved beyond paying lip service to sustainability to embracing it and tracking its return on investment.
Friday, May 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Coupa Software, a cloud-based spend management solutions provider, recently announced Coupa Release 15 (R15), its second major release of the year that delivers enhancements across the platform.
Friday, May 13, 2016 · SCMR Staff
FusionOps, provider of the Supply Chain Intelligence Cloud, announced it has secured $25 million in Series C funding from both new and existing investors.
Friday, May 13, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Coming off of a very sluggish first quarter, retail sales in the month of April showed somewhat of a bounce back in tandem with signs of spring, according to data issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation.
Friday, May 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The 2016 Industrial Manufacturing Trends Report, published by PwC, asserts that investments in technology are “essential” for the growth of the U.S.manufacturing sector. According to the report,making strategic investments isone key to growth, particularly in fast-evolving…
Thursday, May 12, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock
The authors of a new book on supply chain contracting contend that while some legal battles are inevitable, most of the time, they can be avoided through planning and an informed approach to supply chain management.
Thursday, May 12, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock
While some legal battles are inevitable, most of the time, they can be avoided through planning and an informed approach to supply chain management.
Thursday, May 12, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain resilience is vital to robust business performance. Threats to resilience—such as depressed oil prices, natural catastrophes and the spread of terrorism—are keeping financial executives around the world up at night.
Thursday, May 12, 2016 · Rosemary Coates
Today's Chinese Millennials stand apart from their parents and grandparents. They have many new economic opportunities, they are focused on the present, they are interested in more work/life balance, and they have become conspicuous consumers.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Pangea Logistics Network, an international group of independent freight forwarders based in London, recently presented a cautionary economic forecast for the industry through the remainder of the year.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The expanding definition of a freight forwarder can be attributed to the changes our industry has witnessed in the past five to 10 years
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The ongoing commodification of the freight forwarding industry has caused many shippers to seek key differentiators in service, say leading industry analysts. But a more granular approach to finding the right intermediary may be to examine how well they manage and treat their…
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