Thursday, May 10, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
According to new research by Unisys Corporation, shippers in the U.S. are less concerned about nearly all aspects of security than they were 12 months ago.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz
Mayo Clinic started its social media presence in 2005 with its first podcast, subsequently incorporated Facebook and YouTube and launched its Twitter page in 2008.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 · Jeff Berman
In its 2012 Semiannual Economic Forecast, which is based on feedback from U.S.-based purchasing and supply chain executives, manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors are expected to leverage the solid levels for various metrics each has been seeing over the last several…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Deals cited by PwC in the Intersections report represent all announced deals for the quarter-as opposed to completed deals only-and the report does not parse out deals that are withdrawn, intended, or pending
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Dr. Robert M. Monczka and Dr. Kenneth J. Petersen
Supply management can be a powerful competitive weapon — if the strategy driving that activity is closely and continuously aligned with the business strategy. Yet new research suggests that the necessary alignment is often lacking. This article offers a process for…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Andrew Bartolini
Successful automation of procurement processes can deliver a host of benefits. For one, automation can eliminate the costly, time-consuming manual tasks while giving supply management professionals the tools and enhanced visibility needed to make better procurement decisions.…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Len Prokopets
The benefits of effective Sales & Operations Planning are compelling — lower operating costs, reduced inventory requirements, and top-line growth. The top-performing S&OP companies are realizing these benefits and in the process gaining competitive advantage. This…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Dr. William B. Lee
Entrepreneurs are widely known for their ability to conceive and generate innovative ideas that lead to business growth and profitability. Is there any reason why companies cannot apply the same entrepreneurial spirit to their supply chains? The author of a new book on that…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Foster Finley and John Bonno
Merger and acquisition activity is set to be a prominent driver of growth for many businesses in the next few years. The upshot for supply chain chiefs in those companies: a fresh chance to produce significant shareholder value. Yet, post-merger supply chain integration has…
Monday, May 7, 2012 · John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor
The nation’s top trucking companies share “high intensity” management teams, financial stability, and IT systems that afford “two-way communication” with shippers—and they’re just getting wiser.
Monday, May 7, 2012 · SCMR Staff
The North American logistics and distribution property market is improving following the recent economic downturn, said analysts for the London-based think tank, Transport Intelligence
Monday, May 7, 2012 · SCMR Staff
The 2012 Richter Scholars receive tuition assistance of up to $5,000 and the benefits of an executive mentor, which pairs the student with an established executive, and a junior mentor, which pairs the student with a former Richter scholar
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