Wednesday, January 29, 2014 · George Kokoris
With interest in supply chain education at an all-time high, now is the time to use it to expand your own team’s skills, knowledge, and capabilities.
Monday, January 27, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
AsiaInspection, (AI) a leading provider of quality control services for businesses importing from emerging Pacific Rim nations, observes that 2013 was a challenging year for brands and retailers
Monday, January 27, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
In the coming weeks, the Port of Los Angeles will start construction on two major roadway projects that will improve the Harbor I-110 Freeway and nearby surface streets in San Pedro and Wilmington.
Monday, January 27, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Seaports across the nation are confronting one similar challenge: how to develop a sustainable strategy for distributing dredged materials.
Monday, January 27, 2014 · SCMR Staff
When the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) stages its annual conference in Chicago April 27 – 30, 2014, seaport infrastructure will be top of mind, say organizers.
Friday, January 24, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
"Corporate social responsibility is no longer an optional activity for an organization's success," says Jess Kraus, CEO and Co-founder of Source Intelligence. In an interview with SCMR, he notes that transparency, accountability and responsible sourcing are just…
Monday, January 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25 is an annual ranking that calls out large manufacturers and retailers from the Fortune Global 500 and the Forbes Global 2000 who display superior supply chain performance, capabilities and leadership of the best supply chains.
Monday, January 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The United States Postal Service, a competitor in the two- to three-day air market also increased rates late last year.
Monday, January 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
While Air cargo volumes have crept along at a snail’s pace during most of 2012. The year ended without a push for last minute electronics and other higher value retail goods to fill the space on cargo planes to capacity.
Monday, January 20, 2014 · J Paul Dittmann
Leading firms now see the supply chain functional leader as the necessary executive to coordinate the end-to-end supply chain process, even though he or she does not control it all.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
As always, the freight rate outlook for container shipping will vary by route and by direction and will depend on the length of contracts, say analysts for the London-based consultancy, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Last night, Class I railroad carrier CSX reported fourth quarter earnings of $426 million-or $0.42 per share-which was down 5.2 percent annually from $449 million and $0.44 per share a year ago and was down slightly was Wall Street estimates of $0.43 per share.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The new year looks promising for the Port of Oakland, which has just announced the hiring of a distinguished industry veteran as its Director of Maritime.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Commerce reported that December retail sales at $431.9 billion were up 0.2 percent compared to November and up 4.1 percent compared to December 2012, and NRF reported that December retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.4 percent on a…
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