Sunday, September 27, 2015 · Peter Bolstorff
Ask a supply chain leader how they impact their company's performance, and the responses are predictable: They reduce cost while improving service. Ask how they impact shareholder value, and they may not have an answer. Here's a way to think about the question.
Friday, September 25, 2015 · Jeff Berman
While July fell somewhat short of expectations for United States-bound waterborne shipments, data from Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, shows that August helped make up for the previous month's shortfall.
Thursday, September 24, 2015 · Candice Fan
Supply chain managers must always be prepared to expect the unexpected. A well-thought business continuity plan is key to getting up and running after a disruptions.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock
Veteran Supply Chain Expert Larry Lapide, Ph.D., outlines the six major factors that will have significant and uncertain impacts on future supply chains.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 · APQC
Many organizations seek to improve their procure-to-pay processes by adopting technology that can increase the efficiency of procurement and accounts payable activities. APQC's research indicates that although a large amount of organizations have adopted technologies to…
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The recent findings also support other supply chain industry reports that “Peak Season” may be getting an early start.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The second installment of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics' ground-breaking online supply chain course, Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals, will start on September 30th, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock
Supply Chain Management Professor John Bell expects globally-sustainable supply chains to take center stage in 2016 and beyond. Is your supply chain ready for the future?
Thursday, September 17, 2015 · Zyad El Jebbari
The handicraft industry in Morocco represents more than 9% of the country's GDP and employs over 2 million people. Yet artisans struggle to expand the global market for their products, with total exports accounting for a mere 8% of the industry's revenue.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock
Supply Chain Management and Transportation Expert Kevin Zweier urges supply chain managers to take a hard look at how emerging channels and distribution networks are impacting the true costs of doing business.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock
What are the technologies likely to impact the supply chain tomorrow? At the upcoming Supply Chain Outlook Summit, Deloitte's Scott Sopher will reveal the results of a recent survey of new technologies and their adoption rate.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that August retail sales at $447.7 billion were up 0.2 percent compared to July, and NRF reported that August retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.2 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to July.
Monday, September 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Since FedEx announced the acquisition of GENCO late last year, many supply chain managers may still be seeking answers on the cultural shift and its impact on the 3PL marketplace.
Monday, September 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
As one might expect, The Third Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit staged by the USC Marshal School of Business last week placed a major focus on Southern California ports.
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