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Bangladesh Factory Audits – Preempting Corruption Risks and Compliance Violations

Monday, February 24, 2014 · Manu Gopeendran & Keri Dawson
This guest paper was co-authored by Manu Gopeendran, Senior Product Marketing Manager, MetricStream and Keri Dawson - Vice President of Industry Solutions and Advisory Services, MetricStream

Supply Chains Will Move at Modest Pace, Says ITR Economist

Monday, February 24, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Alan Beaulieu, who will once again be the keynote speaker at the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) annual convention in Palm Springs, California this spring, says there are some opportunities for companies with a healthy balance sheet.

Jones Lang LaSalle Advises RILA Shippers to Remain Cautious

Monday, February 24, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Companies that successfully rode out the recession are now looking for better times ahead but they should be cautious.

Supply Chain Leaders Laud International Trade Data System Completion

Thursday, February 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
By completing the International Trade Data System (ITDS), the processing and approval times for U.S. businesses that export American-made goods and services will be cut from days to minutes.

Reverse Logistics Key to Solving Recall Problems

Thursday, February 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
An effective reverse logistics plan serves as a guide for the recall team as it manages the process.

Global Economy Driving Recall Sprawl

Thursday, February 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
According to the ExpertRECALL Index, the fourth quarter of 2013 showed an increase in a number of critical data points underscoring that the recall industry is more complex and challenging than ever.

Supply Chain Challenge: Internet Sales Profitable But May Alienate Existing Customers

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Selling directly to customers via the Internet can seem like a dream come true — you reach larger markets at higher margins with no middlemen. But according to Grant Thornton's Strategic Source and Sell: Channel diversity survey, the dream can easily turn into a…

Cambashi Report Measures Change in Global Makeup of Supply Chain Professionals

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Cambashi, a leading global industry analyst and market consulting firm, recently announced the latest addition to their market data resource as the Cambashi Employment Observatory 2014. This data set quantifies the occupations represented in different industries across more…

Oracle In-Memory Cost Management Launched

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
In the current global manufacturing environment, process manufacturers face a multitude of challenges due to regulatory compliance, stringent quality processes, and increasing manufacturing costs, note Oracle supply chain specialists.

Retail Sales in January Slump

Monday, February 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff
A combination of harsh January weather and post-holiday consumer malaise appear to be the drivers for lower retail sales for the month, according to data released by the National Retail Federation and the United States Department of Commerce recently.

NAM Champions Supply Chain Initiative

Monday, February 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff
While we honored past presidents yesterday, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is calling upon the nation’s current chief executive to move on his promise to promote U.S. exports.

Retail sales head down in January, according to NRF and Department of Commerce

Thursday, February 13, 2014 · Jeff Berman
A combination of harsh January weather and post-holiday consumer malaise appear to be the drivers for lower retail sales for the month, according to data released by the National Retail Federation and the United States Department of Commerce.

Import Volumes Forecast to Lag This Month

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 · SCMR Staff
February volumes at U.S.-based retail container ports are expected to see an annual decline, according to the most recent edition of the Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates.

UPS Acquires Polar Speed

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Transportation and logistics bellwether UPS continues to expand its global healthcare footprint, announcing this week it has acquired Polar Speed, a United Kingdom-based provider of temperature-sensitive supply chain solutions.

Metro Post Initiative to Cease Operations in San Francisco

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Metro Post, an initiative rolled out by the USPS in December 2012 in San Francisco that serves as a package delivery service providing customers with same-day delivery from participating locations within a defined location, will cease operations on March 1.
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