Tuesday, May 10, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
In keeping with its aggressive march in global forwarding, Crane Worldwide Logistics has reached another milestone, reports Kewill, a major software provider.
Monday, May 9, 2011 · Diane Mollenkopf
Closed loop supply chains are the next stage in effective supply chain management, writes Dr. Diane Mollenkopf of the University of Tennessee. The concept involves integrating both the forward and the reverse product flows for maximum overall efficiency. Creating closed loop…
Thursday, May 5, 2011 · Jeff Berman
The market for Transportation Management Systems appears to be heating up again, according to data released this week by ARC Advisory Group.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Like its companion report, which focuses on manufacturing, the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report on Business showed positive growth for the 17th straight month in April.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Highlighting geographical proximity and improvements in transportation services, 63 percent of senior executives chose Mexico as the most attractive locale for re-sourcing manufacturing operations closer to the U.S. market, compared with just 19 percent who would re-source to…
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Americans are significantly more concerned about nearly all aspects of their security compared to six months ago, according to new research conducted by Unisys Corporation.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
In a major effort toward creating one of the industry’s most comprehensive end-to-end Supplier Lifecycle Management solution available, Emptoris has acquired Xcitec, a leading supplier management software provider.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 · Jeff Berman
While consumer spending is dragging somewhat due to increasing fuel prices, manufacturing growth shows no sign of stalling out based on data release recently by the Institute for Supply Management.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 · Chad Autry
Part 3 of our series on “Supply Chain Management: Beyond the Basics” examines the challenges and potential benefits associated with supply chain collaboration. Professor Chad Autry of the University of Tennessee explains why and when collaboration makes sense. He also…
Monday, May 2, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
As it convenes its user-centric conference in Orlando, Florida today, The JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced the release of Transportation & Logistics Management 6.3.4.
Monday, May 2, 2011 · Frank Quinn
For a significant portion of the respondents, the education did not end with their undergraduate or graduate schooling. Sixty percent have taken executive education or other job-related classes within the past 12 months.
Monday, May 2, 2011 · Christopher Norek, Brian Gibson and Manny Ohonme
Moving much-needed athletic footwear to some of the most remote corners of the globe can be a daunting supply chain challenge. But the humanitarian aid organization Samaritan’s Feet has persevered and is working steadily toward its goal of delivering 10 million pairs of…
Monday, May 2, 2011 · Robert Rudzki and Robert Trent
Procurement and supply management personnel are becoming involved in more and more areas of company spend. But one category that to date has largely eluded them is capital expenditure projects. That’s unfortunate because when procurement gets involved early in these capital…
Monday, May 2, 2011 · Joydeep Ganguly, Alasdair Shepherd, Esther Alegria, Rob Ciamarra and Rob Handfield
The management team at Biogen Idec knew they had to transform the supply chain to cope with increasing volume and complexity at this biotech company. Beginning with a detailed gap analysis, they launched a comprehensive transformation program that addressed factors as varied…
Monday, May 2, 2011 · Michael Shea and Berry Gilleon
The ability to see customer demand and align it with your supply chain—what’s called demand management—has become a truly crucial capability. But many supply chain managers still struggle with building this capability in their organizations. A new survey uncovers the…
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