Thursday, March 15, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz
While the courts are still divided on the subject, the DOJ asserts that the disadvantages resulting from website inaccessibility discriminate against the disabled in violation of the ADA
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Following a projected 6.8 percent annual decline in import cargo volume for February, the monthly Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates of calling for a ten percent annual gain for March.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that February retail sales at $407.8 billion were up 1.1 percent from January and up 6.5 percent compared to February 2011. The NRF reported that February retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.5 percent on a…
Monday, March 12, 2012 · SCMR Staff
The year’s event, the fifth in a series spanning nearly a decade, is the brainchild of Dr. John Gattorna, an internationally known supply chain author, educator, and business consultant
Monday, March 12, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz
Many commercial websites and electronic devices are inaccessible for the 50 million disabled Americans and many seniors
Monday, March 12, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Servigistics, a global provider of Service Lifecycle Management software, announced last week that it has completed a merger with MCA Solutions, a leading provider of service parts optimization solutions.
Monday, March 12, 2012 · By John E. Bell, Ph.D., The University of Tennessee
Building a global supply chain in a world of seven billion people is a complex and uncertain endeavor, especially since an increasing percentage of the world’s population is demanding industrial products.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 · Jeff Berman
As the economy continues to gradually show signs of improvement, retail-based shippers are being proactive in shifting from cost-cutting to growth. That was one of the main findings of the Third Annual State of the Retail Supply Chain report by The Retail Industry Leaders…
Thursday, March 8, 2012 · Jeff Berman
SCMR Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with CEVA CEO John Pattullo about the company’s first half performance and other industry-related items.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
While analysts say this should be a growth year for air cargo, pressing challenges such as increasing EU regulation, the pent-up demand in Asia Pacific, and the cost of global security still weigh heavy on the sector.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · George A. Zsidisin, C.P.M. and Dr. Janet L. Hartley
Just about every organization is exposed to price changes associated with the commodities they acquire for their operations. These price movements can detrimentally affect profitability, budgeting, cash flow, and overall organizational performance. This article puts forth a…
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Hau Lee, Erica Plambeck, and Pamela Yatsko
To date, more than 200 corporate giants have explained to the seven-person Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs why their manufacturing facilities or suppliers in China violated the country’s air and water laws. At least 50 companies have taken corrective actions…
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Morgan L. Swink, Ronald R. Johnson, and Francis J. Quinn
This year’s survey focused on the progress being made across three capabilities that are essential to supply chain success today —visibility, analytics, and flexibility. As in past surveys, clear levels of competency emerged among the respondents. We’ve termed them the…
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Our panel of experts examines what lies ahead for supply chain professionals. The consensus: Cost pressures, competitive challenges, and economic volatility will only intensify going forward. The keys to success in this environment are flexibility, a willingness and capacity…
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