Monday, April 28, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki
At the end of each calendar year, I take time to reflect on the year that is drawing to a close, and to give back to the communities where we have been doing business.
Monday, April 28, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers have another reason to be concerned about upcoming U.S. West Coast dockside labor negotiations, say industry analysts.
Friday, April 25, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
A panel discussion comprising two prominent port planners will address infrastructure and investment at next week’s Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) annual conference in Chicago. Paul Rasmussen, U.S. trade expert and CEO of Zepol, will also be sharing his…
Thursday, April 24, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
As Prime Minister Abe and President Obama meet this week, shippers may expect to hear mainstream media reports of opposition to the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. But free trade advocates in both countries maintain that this an opportunity that may not…
Thursday, April 24, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
International and the Supply Chain and Freight segment benefitted from positive momentum during the quarter as customers utilized the strategic investments made by UPS to strengthen its portfolio
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 · Paul Mandell
Large companies across the globe are under constant pressure to operate with greater efficiency and productivity, and this pressure is particularly palpable within large procurement operations.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 · Mark Moon, PhD
Your company’s S&OP process will not achieve true integration without adequate attention being paid to the three mechanisms of organizational structure, process, and culture.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Last year at this time, retailers were relieved to learn that a tentative agreement on a new labor contract had been reached by dockside labor and management on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts. But not without considerable blood on the floor.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The National Retail Federation is encouraging maritime management and the union representing dockworkers along the U.S. West Coast ports to expedite pending contract negotiations and reach agreement on a new deal well in advance of the expiration of the current contract this…
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
SAP AG announced the availability of a new application to help centralize processing trade activities, SAP Global Trade Services, processing trade in China.
Monday, April 21, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Not surprisingly, the December 31, 2015 deadline for freight railroads to install Positive Train Control (PTC) technology on 40 percent of its network, as per a mandate from the Federal Railroad Administration will not be met. That was the chief takeaway of a report from the…
Monday, April 21, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
When the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) convenes for its annual conference in Chicago next week, they’ll be visiting the nation’s largest inland port.
Monday, April 21, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The newly created and expanded alliances of P3 and G6 will certainly review and revise port calls, but the shift in initial deployments will be subtle, says Neil Davidson, senior analyst of ports and terminals for Drewry Research.
Friday, April 18, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
Zebra gains instant access to complimentary technologies. But first, it needs to integrate a former partner that is 2-1/2 times its size.
Thursday, April 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Analysts surmise that scant change is in the offing.
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