Tuesday, November 6, 2012 · By Dr. Tom McNamara, The ESC Rennes School of Business, France
Recent findings by researches (Xiao and Chen 2012) argue that overall better results can be achieved by using a pull system. But not just any pull system.
Monday, November 5, 2012 · Dr. Tom McNamara, The ESC Rennes School of Business, France
While supply chain managers are dealing with the lingering effects of the “Great Recession” of 2008, many are faced with two conflicting problems
Monday, November 5, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The damage incurred by the huge tidal surge could have been much worse, said Aaron Ellis, a spokesman for the American Association of Port Authorities
Thursday, November 1, 2012 · Jeff Berman
The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, was 51.7 in October, which was 0.2 percent better than September’s 51.5 and 2.9 percent better than the 49.6 recorded in August.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
In addition to infrastructure damage, Hurricane Sandy has forced the idling of about 70% of the East Coast’s oil refineries. This does not bode well for the supply of refined oil products as capacity was already quite tight prior to the shutdowns
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Modern supply chains frequently stretch around the world using complex linkages to connect companies and cultures. The uncertainty and risk present in today’s current global business climate therefore has become a priority for supply chain leaders worldwide.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
In its preliminary evaluation of the economic impact of Hurricane Sandy, IHS Global Insight said potential infrastructure damages currently stand around $10 billion of insured damages and about twice as much, or $20 billion, in terms of total damages.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
While the full impact from Hurricane Sandy on the nation’s supply chains has yet to be measured, preliminary reports suggest it will be substantial
Monday, October 29, 2012 · Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz
So far the research has identified both the benefits and success factors of horizontal collaboration in the logistics space, and mapped the evolutionary curve of these relationships.
Thursday, October 25, 2012 · Jeff Berman
U.S.-bound waterborne shipments, which were up 9 percent from June to July and down 3 percent from July to August, dropped 4 percent from August to September.
Thursday, October 25, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The warehousing and fulfillment markets are undergoing significant changes as companies incorporate e-commerce into their overall strategy
Thursday, October 25, 2012 · Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz
The researchers interviewed various companies with different and relevant supply chain roles in Europe about the benefits of horizontal collaboration initiatives.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 · Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz
As their operations come under more pressure to reduce costs and cut CO2 emissions, companies increasingly regard cooperation with enterprises from other supply chains as a source of competitive advantage.
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