Wednesday, April 1, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The PMI, the ISM’s index to measure growth, fell 1.4 percent to 51.5 (a PMI of 50 or greater represents growth), declining for the fifth straight month since reaching 57.9 in October 2014. And it is 4 percent below the 12-month average of 55.5. The March PMI is at its lowest…
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 · Jeremy Lagomarsino
Developing a sound inventory strategy is complex, but it can be accomplished by exploring several tasks to help firms reduce investment without adding risk.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Despite great strides in mechanization and technology, many U.S. ports and terminals remain challenged by political conflicts, internecine competition, and internal communication issues.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 · SCMR Staff
Current e-commerce activity remains viable, but it remains in its early stages of last-mile supply chain management.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 · SCMR Staff
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) introduced The GROW AMERICA Act, a six-year, $478 million transportation reauthorization bill yesterday.
Monday, March 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers reliant on global ocean carrier cargo services will be watching developments now underway in San Francisco this week with great interest.
Thursday, March 26, 2015 · Rosemary Coates
Many Republicans and Democrats avidly support the work of Ex-Im Bank. But this time, a group of Tea Party conservatives and the Heritage Foundation are fighting against reauthorization, citing ideological concerns over government interference in a free market economy.
Thursday, March 26, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Many material handling systems used today are beginning to show their age. What were once considered brand new systems are now deteriorating and fighting to stay current.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Last year’s tragic crash of AirAsia’s flight QZ 8501 enroute from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore remains a mystery, but may have been a “wake up call” for Asia Pacific airlines.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The results of the 2014 GS1 US Standards Usage Survey show that apparel and general merchandise manufacturers and retailers are using item level Electronic Product Code (EPC)-enabled radio frequency identification (RFID) to enhance inventory visibility and respond to consumer…
Monday, March 23, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
When assessing areas of risk facing their departments, nearly half (45%) of Chief Procurement Officers named supplier risk as a top concern, according to a new survey by Consero Group.
Monday, March 23, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
For 2015, the top priority of procurement organizations is to elevate their role to more of a trusted advisor in support of improved enterprise agility, according to new Procurement Key Issues research from The Hackett Group.
Friday, March 20, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
While the labor disputes are now largely resolved, there is still an estimated 45 day backup for ships at the port which will continue to impact profitability for months, as repercussions continue along the supply chain.
Friday, March 20, 2015 · Benny Sun and Bangqi Yin
Stock-outs reduce revenues and frustrate customers in any business, but in the healthcare industry product shortages can also adversely affect human health.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
According to DHL, these partnerships go beyond transaction-based solutions providers of the past to strategic partners who deliver competitive advantage and growth through their supply chain solutions and technological capabilities.
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