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Supply chain “differentiation” is key to success in 2012

Friday, January 6, 2012 · Patrick Burnson IDC Manufacturing Insights’ Supply Chain Top 10 predictions 2012 reconfirms emphasis on "branding" noted Simon Ellis, who currently leads the supply chain strategies practice. This is the first of a three-part report.

ISM December non-manufacturing report is up for 25th straight month

Thursday, January 5, 2012 · Jeff Berman While November marked the two-year anniversary of consecutive growth in the non-manufacturing sector, December made sure the push for three straight growth years got moving in the right direction, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).

“Are Your Supply Chain Savings Viewed with Skepticism? – Showing Value (Part I) ”

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki Supply Chain dollars are often viewed as being very different than REAL dollars.

Manufacturing continues to head in right direction, according to ISM

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 · Jeff Berman The December edition of Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Report on Business pointed to manufacturing growth finishing 2011 on a positive note.

Global Demand for Food May Place More Pressure on Supply Chain

Friday, December 30, 2011 · SCMR Staff A new study from the University of Minnesota projects that global food demand could double by 2050

Failure to Embrace Digital Tech Can Have Negative Impact on Supply Chains

Thursday, December 29, 2011 · SCMR Staff Despite the potential for transforming supply chains with digital technologies, few multinationals are seeking that advantage.

Benchmark Study Provides Supply Chain Snapshot

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 · SCMR Staff The MPI Group, in partnership with the American Small Manufacturers Coalition has released the results of the 2011 Next Generation Manufacturing Study.

Cambashi predicts growth in applications for manufacturing across Asia-Pacific

Friday, December 23, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Cambashi released its market forecast figures for the Asia Pacific region derived from the Cambashi Country Observatory. The forecast predicts continued growth for technical software applications in the manufacturing industry sector

Looking Backward and Forward in the Supply Chain, Optimism Abounds

Friday, December 23, 2011 · Frank Quinn It’s the end of the year—the traditional time to take a look back and a look ahead. From both points of view, I have a great deal of optimism for supply chain management and the supply chain profession

The LogisTech Curve: Export Compliance – Minimizing Your Risk

Thursday, December 22, 2011 · Martha Lessman Katz Good programs are not “one size fits all.” Every company has multiple supply chains, multiple products and customers, each with their own individual needs and risk profiles.

More on the Export Control Reform Initiative

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 · Martha Lessman Katz The current system is based on two different control lists, administered by two different departments, and three different primary licensing agencies

Taking a Control Tower Approach

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 · Kim E. Wertheimer, CEVA Logistics As large corporations continue to shift to sourcing, manufacturing and distribution across the globe, the complexity, cost and risk of their supply chains have escalated

Panjiva data shows slight shipment growth from October to November

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 · Jeff Berman Slight signs of economic stability appeared to take hold on the global trade front from October to November, according to data from Panjiva

New DHS Visa Certification

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 · Martha Lessman Katz Companies often are unaware of the fact that their products or technologies are controlled

IBM provides details on Emptoris acquisition

Monday, December 19, 2011 · Patrick Burnson By acquiring Emptoris Inc., last week, IBM has added another arrow to its “Smarter Commerce” quiver