Thursday, May 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
East Coast ports are growing at a faster rate than their West Coast counterparts, according to the inaugural edition of CBRE Group, Inc.'s “North America Ports Logistics Annual Report.”
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The recent report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis maintains that the U.S. trade gap is largest in over 20 years. Indeed, according to the Commerce Department, the deficit widened by 43.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted $51.37 billion in March.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 57.8 in April which was 1.3 percent above March and also 0.5 percent above the 12-month average of 57.3. Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector has grown for the last 63 months,…
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock
Two words are driving procurement and supply chains, says ISM CEO Tom Derry: Innovation and sustainability. There are opportunities in a flat economy for the organizations that get them right.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
APICS and American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L) announced today that the boards of directors of both organizations have approved an agreement under which AST&L will merge with APICS upon ratification by an AST&L member vote.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 · SCMR Staff
A new study, “Understanding Risk Assessment Practices at Manufacturing Companies,” uncovers complex business risks and disruptors facing manufacturers, and a pressing need for the industry to evolve its risk assessment capabilities.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 · SCMR Staff
In a joint release issued by the companies last week, FedEx and TNT said they “are making timely progress on its preparations for the Offer."
Monday, May 4, 2015 · Jeff Berman
A mixed bag may be the most appropriate way to characterize the current state of manufacturing based on the most recent edition of the April edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business issued by the Institute for Supply Management.
Friday, May 1, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Norway is ranked #1 in the Index as the country best suited for companies seeking to avoid disruptions in their global supply chain operations. Venezuela ranked last on the list of the 130 countries and territories listed. The three regions of the United States – East,…
Friday, May 1, 2015 · Jeff Karrenbauer
Organizations have talked about integrated business processes for decades, but most of us still operate in silos. The result is inefficient supply chains and disappointing results from S&OP. To realize the promise of SCM and S&OP, organizations need to apply new…
Friday, May 1, 2015 · Robert J. Trent
In an era when supply chain risks are soaring, senior managers are putting more of a premium on supply chain flexibility. But they now need to view the concept as more than just adjusting manufacturing supply to demand—a narrow perspective that can lead to problems. Here’s…
Friday, May 1, 2015 · David Krebs
Omni-channel retailing is changing customer expectations and putting pressure on supply chains to develop fast, accurate, and efficient order fulfillment solutions. Here is a look at the mobile and wireless technologies and services that will enable those processes—and how…
Friday, May 1, 2015 · Tom Galluzzo
As the needs of manufacturing and logistics grow exponentially, the supply chain industry will be one of the first to reap the benefits of the robotic revolution.
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