Thursday, May 24, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Given that “innovation” was the overriding theme of Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference held earlier this week in Palm Desert, California, it came as scant surprise that Apple was lauded for its remarkable achievements this year
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Data from supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates showed that total global third-party logistics (3PL) gross revenue in 2011 at $133.8 billion in 2011 was up 5.2 percent over 2010.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 · Jeff Berman
ERP giant SAP announced this week that its subsidiary, SAP America Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire Ariba, a 15-year old cloud-based supply chain management technology provider for roughly $4.3 billion.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 · Frank Quinn
When you reflect about the people whose ideas, work, and stature have advanced the art and science of supply chain management, certain names come readily to mind.
Monday, May 21, 2012 · Cheryl Murphy
Effective inventory management is one of the hallmarks of a successful business. How well you control inventory costs, balance supply and demand, and respond to customers makes a huge competitive difference. Watch this Webcast for a look at best practices in inventory management.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The worldwide supply chain management (SCM) software market totaled $7.7 billion in 2011, a 12.3 percent increase from 2010, according to Gartner, Inc.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The multi-process Procuring Outsourcing market will grow about 15 percent and reach $1.8 billion in annual contract value (ACV) in 2012, representing managed spend of about $220 billion, according to a new research report, Procurement Outsourcing Annual Report 2012 – The PO…
Friday, May 18, 2012 · Frank Quinn
Over the past few months we have been compiling a selection of resources that we believe will be of value to people in the supply chain community—whether they be practitioners, educators, or consultants
Thursday, May 17, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
With the rise of the Chinese middle class and the enormous PRC government market, foreign companies see a huge new market opportunity to sell goods
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Eighty-eight percent of tech companies cite concerns over reliable suppliers, vendors, distribution of products and services, as well as the global distribution chain
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
Regardless of what you chose to measure, all categories and key performance indicators (KPIs) should align with your corporate goals.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Based on commentary from transportation and logistics providers’ first quarter earnings, expectations for second quarter and into third quarter are not high as many providers expect little increase in freight at best.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that April retail sales at $408.0 billion were up 0.1 percent over March and 6.4 percent higher than April 2011. The NRF reported that April retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were down 0.1 percent on a seasonally-adjusted basis…
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