Tuesday, July 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
When the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) stages its annual Expo in September, much of the limelight will be placed on the vibrant and fast growing host city of Long Beach.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 · Jeff Berman
United States 2013 third-party logistics (3PL) gross revenue again saw annual gains, up 3.2 percent over 2012 at $146.4 billion, according to data released by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates.
Thursday, July 10, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki
To maximize the total business impact that can be achieved with procurement and supply management, the supply management organization cannot work alone.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
LEGACY Supply Chain Services has made company culture the centerpiece of how it drives innovation, efficiency, and the creation of value for its customers. Is it a model that others should replicate?
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 · John D. Hanson and Steven A. Melnyk
Too often, best-laid plans are nullified by company culture, a force that supply chain managers do not anticipate nor fully understand. While culture is often cast as a source of inertia and un-thinking rejection of change, it plays an essential role and can—if properly…
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 · Peter Spiller and Diego Barilla
Soaring competitive pressures and the rise of functional specialists are two of the main factors leading more companies to outsource not just low-value activities but increasingly, core business functions. The challenge is to effectively manage all of the moving parts along…
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 · Brooks Bentz
Cloud Computing, Big Data, and Mobility have the potential to transform our concept of the supply chain in general and the Supply Chain Control Tower in particular.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 · W.L. (Skip) Grenoble, Kusumal Ruamsook, Lauren Bechtel, Christopher Craighead, and Taylor Wilkerson
From localized small-scale operations to full-blown global enterprises, counterfeiting activities have become a significant threat to contemporary supply chains. Here’s how counterfeit goods enter the supply chain today and five important suggestions on how to protect your…
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 · Larry Lapide
With the past Christmas season’s shipment delays, how did UPS and FedEx (ironically) get positioned to become among the “Grinches That Stole Christmas?”
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 · Roberto Perez-Franco
In early 2011, Lamynix, a leading manufacturer of specialty laminates, was approached by one of its major customers with an enticing contract. VideoFlat offered a premium price to buy a protective film that was twice as wide as the usual size for its new generation of high-end…
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