Monday, July 2, 2012 · Bridget McCrea
The growing number of supply chain certification programs now available opens up new opportunities for managers looking to advance their careers. But before
embarking on any program, the experts advise, make sure that it has value to current and potential employers.
Monday, July 2, 2012 · Jeff Berman
While manufacturing has been a constant source of strong economic growth in an economy replete with warning signs, the Institute of Supply Management’s June Manufacturing report on Business released today showed that manufacturing activity for the month was not as strong as…
Thursday, June 28, 2012 · Jeff Berman
SCMR Group News Editor recently caught up with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global Logistics, a non-asset based freight brokerage company and a provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, at last week’s eyefortransport 3PL Summit in…
Thursday, June 28, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Now, more than ever in the transportation and logistics sectors, a healthy amount of merger & acquisition deal activity is taking place.
Thursday, June 28, 2012 · John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor
American businesses are on track to double exports by 2014, meaning million of new U.S. jobs that are fueling the overall economic recovery, according to a top Commerce Department official.
Thursday, June 28, 2012 · John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor
Leading manufacturing and retailing companies are leveraging technology improvements for greater supply chain efficiency, leading to increased profits and smoother, cheaper transportation costs
Thursday, June 28, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The survey which examines the state of the industry, and how manufacturers are adapting and improving their supply chains, also explores and how technology plays a role in enabling manufacturers to be more successful.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Derik Andreoli, Ph.D.c., a senior analyst at Mercator International LLC and Logistics Management’s popular Oil & Fuel Columnist, said the volatility of energy expenses will be a given this year.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 · Shiv Shivaraman, Thomas Rings, Kish Khemani David Qu, and Dr. Marius Vaarkamp
Unfortunately you can’t just declare that your supply chain will be agile and expect it to happen. You need to transform your supply chain management structure to promote that agility.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
According to IHS Global Insight Economists, Japan's real GDP increased at a 4.1 percent annual rate in the first quarter, led by gains in private consumption, government spending, and net exports.
Monday, June 25, 2012 · Shiv Shivaraman, Thomas Rings, Kish Khemani, David Qu, and Dr. Marius Vaarkamp
The second half of 2010 and early 2011 saw exponential increases in market prices of rare earth elements, the 17 chemical elements with unusual properties that make them valuable in metal alloys, magnets and catalysts. Meanwhile, disruptions in global auto production following…
Monday, June 25, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki
Without senior management’s active support, you’ll often find yourself relegated to a back office, tactical role, without adequate resources
Thursday, June 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
As recently as 2005, the World Economic Forum ranked the U.S. number one in infrastructure economic competitiveness.
Thursday, June 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Today's news suggests that ocean cargo carriers have learned a few lessons that will improve their bottom lines
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