Friday, September 12, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki
There is something special happening in one area of the Public Sector, and it is about to provide unique career opportunities for the right procurement and supply chain professionals.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The value of exports from America’s Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) increased by 13.7 percent in 2013, to a record-high 79.5 billion in merchandise exported, according to figures released by the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board in its Annual Report to Congress.
Monday, September 8, 2014 · Jack Ampuja, president, Supply Chain Optimizers.
Experts estimate dimensional weight pricing could cost shippers as much as $500 million, or more. What’s you’re strategy to deal with the increase?
Friday, September 5, 2014 · Rosemary Coates
Global supply chains have become longer, stretching worldwide; and with every stretched link comes the potential for a weak spot and additional risk of failure.
Friday, September 5, 2014 · Jeff Berman
U.S.-bound waterborne shipments in July—at 1,258,142—were up 2 percent annually and up 5 percent compared to June.
Thursday, September 4, 2014 · Jeff Berman
The Institute for Supply Management reported today that non-manufacturing activity in August was strong, as well as record setting, on a few fronts.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
New research indicates that supply chain managers are increasingly confronted by the challenges of a “late paying culture,” undermining buyer-supplier relationships.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 · Jeff Berman
While summer may be nearing its end, the climate in the manufacturing sector remains very warm, according to the most recent edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business issued today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Global air freight markets showed a strong increase in air cargo in July, with the Asia Pacific continuing to lead the way.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Fick has over 25 years of leadership experience in major manufacturing and transportation organizations – including oversight of international operations.
Monday, September 1, 2014 · Stan Aronow, Debra Hofman, Mike Burkett, Jim Romano, and Kimberly Nilles
2014 marks the 10 year anniversary of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 ranking. This year we have a diverse set of large, global companies with mature, demand-driven supply chains. There are lessons to be learned from these supply chain leaders, many of whom have led their…
Monday, September 1, 2014 · John Dawson
Intel has always had superlative internal supply chain processes within its vertically integrated operations. But until recently, the same could not be said of one of its business units that outsourced to subcontractors around the world. In fact, the ad hoc nature of that…
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