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Is Our Profession Making Real Progress?

Saturday, October 20, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki There is anecdotal evidence that Procurement and Supply Management has regressed at some companies during the past 3 to 5 years.

APICs Focus On Virtual Education

Thursday, October 18, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The annual APICs conference in Denver this week confirmed what many readers (and more than a few industry pundits) had suspected. Education is rapidly migrating on a virtual path

Diesel prices hit highest level in more than four years, says EIA

Thursday, October 18, 2012 · Jeff Berman The average price per gallon of diesel increased 5.6 cents to $4.15 per gallon.

Study: Manufacturing companies are making steady improvements in their green performance

Thursday, October 18, 2012 · Jeff Berman New report from PA Consulting Group reviews the approach to green issues taken by four global manufacturing companies.

Matson Defines New Options for Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Some shippers are using Matson’s China service as an alternative to air freight, clearly an option that delivers significant value for their supply chains.

Florida’s Ports Positioned for Panama Canal Expansion

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Miami-Dade County today announced that the contracting phase of its project to deepen the Port of Miami’s channel to minus 50 feet has begun

September retail sales show growth, according to Commerce and NRF

Monday, October 15, 2012 · Jeff Berman Commerce reported that September retail sales at $412.9 billion were up 1.1 percent compared to August and up 5.4 percent compared to September 2011, and the NRF reported that September retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.4 percent on a…

MAPI’s Composite Business Outlook Index Suggests Cautious Optimism

Saturday, October 13, 2012 · Jeff Berman The results of the quarterly Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) Survey on the Business Outlook indicate slowing growth for U.S. manufacturing over the next three to six months.

Supply Chain Managers Can Count on Ocean Carrier Comeback, Say Analysts

Saturday, October 13, 2012 · Patrick Burnson While executives in the container-shipping industry would probably like to forget 2011, the resiliency of industry players will prove itself once again, said analysts at the Boston Consulting Group.

The Online Education Revolution

Saturday, October 13, 2012 · Frank Quinn How and where do you get a supply chain education?

Opportunity to Participate in World Economic Forum/World Bank survey

Thursday, October 11, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The World Economic Forum is collaborating with the World Bank on a report that will be released at its Annual Meeting in Davos in January 2013 to a varied audience of industry leaders, politicians, trade representatives and academics.

CEOs Share Supply Chain Strategies at CSCMP Conference

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 · Jeff Berman Last week’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference’s in Atlanta provided insight into myriad aspects of various markets at its CEO panel session.

“How Supply Chain Drives Shareholder Value” a Big Hit With CSCMP

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 · Jeff Berman The concept of “following the money” may apply to the supply chain and freight transportation sectors more than most. It comes from a school of thought, which states where the freight is, the money is.

Agri-business Across Malaysia and Indonesia

Monday, October 8, 2012 · Rosemary Coates At the moment, I am working on a legal case involving agri-business across Malaysia and Indonesia.

Jones Lang LaSalle Issues Study on Seaport’s Supply Chain Advantages

Thursday, October 4, 2012 · Patrick Burnson In anticipation of the Panama Canal expansion in 2014, the fight for market share of inbound shipping remains fierce among U.S. ports