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…
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Constantine G. Limberakis
New research from the Aberdeen Group underscores the criticality of spend analysis to overall spend management. The findings also show, however, that many companies struggle with putting together an effective spend analysis program. The insight and guidelines offered here can…
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
While measuring performance of carriers, shippers and trading partners across the ocean supply chain is integral to improving and optimizing workflow, it remains a key challenge due to the lack of a common set of data.
Monday, March 5, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki
Education and adoption are keys to realizing transparent workflows that lead to drawing on agreements with preferred suppliers
Monday, March 5, 2012 · Jeff Berman
The January NMI—at 57.3—is up 0.5 percent over January and is at its highest level since reaching 58.3 in January 2011.
Friday, March 2, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
Business deals in low cost countries are so competitive, that a manufacturer will often quote a price below their actual production cost just to attract buyers to an irresistible deal.
Thursday, March 1, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Even with a slight decline from January, data released today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) indicates that manufacturing is on strong footing and still in growth mode.
Thursday, March 1, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Dealing with challenges and the unknown is considered a given for supply chain and logistics managers. When the unexpected happens, it is imperative that they are taking steps to manage risks in an efficient and proper manner. But according to a report from Accenture and the…
Thursday, March 1, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Damco, the logistics arm of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, reported “substantial” volume growth in both ocean and air freight markets
Thursday, March 1, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
Quality Fade, the process of quality degradation over time, is the single biggest issue in low cost manufacturing countries.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The impact made by the new generation of huge container vessels and the Panama Canal expansion will be addressed next week at a major industry event examining Asia Pacific maritime trade
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