Tuesday, December 1, 2015 · Ian Hobkirk
Omni-channel retailing has turned traditional distribution upside down. Based on a recent survey of 18 top retailers, we look at how the best are maximizing productivity in this new environment.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 · Jesus (Rudy) Gonzalez and Robert A. Rudzki
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), one of the nation's largest and oldest public utilities, turned to best-in-class procurement practices from the private sector to deliver big savings to its bottom line.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
At this time last year our experts told us to expect a “gravity shift” toward economic centers in the East. China's sudden decline has changed all that, and it now appears that supply chains may remain in stasis worldwide.
Monday, November 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The 2015 Pain in the (Supply) Chain survey recently conducted by UPS coincided this year with qualitative interviews of healthcare executives in North America to gain further insights into trends, challenges and opportunities having an impact on healthcare logistics.
Monday, November 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS recently released the findings of its Q3 2015 Stericycle Recall Index, which found that household goods account for a significant majority of all product recalls in the U.S. since 2010.
Monday, November 30, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
Chinese accounting, and all Chinese business operations for that matter, are different and somewhat immature as compared with practices in the Western world.
Monday, November 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Zurich Insurance has just released the findings of two major studies that reveal compelling insights into the supply chain risks facing U.S. businesses today.
Monday, November 23, 2015 · Diane A. Mollenkopf
Regardless of the motive, environmental and social supply chain sustainability requires a level of transparency, and ultimately integrity, that is only beginning to be recognized.
Monday, November 23, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The total number of October shipments at 913,543 was flat compared to September, which was consistent with growth patterns in recent years, with 2014 up 2 percent, 2013 up 3 percent, and 2012 down 1 percent.
Friday, November 20, 2015 · Carol Britton and Patrick Penfield
Safeguarding trillions of dollars is serious business. BNY Mellon, one of the nation's oldest and largest financial institutions, is just as serious about its commitment to sustainability.
Friday, November 20, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Christopher L. Koch, who just retired from a 15-year tenure as president and CEO of the World Shipping Council (WSC), and continues to serve as its senior advisor, is still telling shippers to stay the course.
Thursday, November 19, 2015 · Vinod Bulusu and Haekyun Kim
After being caught off guard by a phenomenal increase in sales in 2013, a company in the auto battery replacement market wanted to improve the accuracy of its sales forecasts.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The cost of operating cargo ships is forecast to rise over the next two years after falling in 2015, according to the latest Ship Operating Costs Annual Review and Forecast 2015/16 report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.
Monday, November 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the improvements in safety that have resulted from strong partnerships among aviation stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean, and urged governments in the region to use this as a template for working together…
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