Tuesday, June 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
As noted in today's news section, a new study done by Hong Kong's Standard Chartered Bank suggests that China's status as world's leading manufacturer may be in decline.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
According to a report from Hong Kong's Standard Chartered Bank, world trade growth has been weak recently and the expansion of Global Supply Chains (GSCs) has lost momentum.
Thursday, June 4, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
As the Port of Houston and other Gulf cargo gateways recover from last month's big storm, Hurricane specialists have identified the most vulnerable regions in the nation's supply chain.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 55.7 in May which was 2.1 percent below April (a level of 50 or higher indicates growth) and also 1.5 percent below the 12-month average of 57.2.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Ethical Corporation – the nine year old London-based business intelligence company for sustainability – notes in a new report that supply chain management's role in sustainability is becoming more key to strategic growth for most global companies.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
In response the ongoing need for highly skilled supply chain management professionals, Amber Road recently launched “The Global Trade Academy” – concentrating on trade compliance rules and regulations.
Monday, June 1, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The PMI, the ISM's index to measure growth was up 1.3 percent compared to April at 52.8 (a PMI of 50 or greater represents growth), showing growth for the second straight month after five months of sequential declines, which had been in effect since October 2014. The…
Friday, May 29, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
In America, we are making great strides in advanced manufacturing which result in lower labor costs and higher productivity. We are winning the race right now…BUT… China is not sitting idly by and watching us pull ahead.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Researchers say that even if companies are using offshore centers, the U.S. is an essential part of almost any service delivery network for American companies
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
With highly publicized recalls affecting millions of consumers, the first quarter of 2015 stood out for the rippling effects many of the recalls had throughout the supply chain, says a new study.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Many mid-size U.S. cities and other areas now make attractive alternatives to India and other offshore locations for companies considering consolidating finance, IT, and other business services operations for shared service or global business services centers, according to new…
Friday, May 22, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Straying from its typical seasonal trajectory, United States-bound waterborne shipments dipped from March to April, according to data recently issued by Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 · Jeff Berman
As the supply chains of high-tech shippers continue to mature and innovate they expand their manufacturing supply chain capabilities
Thursday, May 21, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The delivery-related aspects of last-mile delivery has received a lot of attention, an offshoot of that posited by JLL is if retailers' real estate
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