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Reverse Logistics - Effective Returns Management in an Integrated Supply Chain

Friday, October 29, 2010 · Diane Mollenkopf Part 5 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions."Effective Returns Management in an Integrated Supply Chain." Returns management should no longer be the ugly step-child of the supply chain. Rather, effective returns management…

Multinationals can exert influence on sustainable supply chain

Friday, October 29, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Eyefortransport’s 4th Sustainable Supply Chain Summit in San Francisco examined some of the more challenging aspects of “corporate responsibility” and outsourcing this week

Book Review:  “Dynamic” Supply Chains Called New Pathway to Productivity

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 · Frank Quinn New book titled Dynamic Supply Chains: Delivering Value Through People (2nd Edition) explains how to align supply chain operations with customer expectations. Companies that do this successfully achieve greater business success and customer satisfaction. In addition, their…

“Supplier Recognition: part 2”

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki Using questions posted by “Jason” with my prior blog as a guide, let’s review some basics about supplier recognition.

Will neighbor to the north seize supply chain advantage?

Sunday, October 24, 2010 · Patrick Burnson While the long-term viability of U.S. West Coast ports is being called into question lately, Canada’s two leading Pacific Rim ocean cargo gateways are thriving

Logistics business: The EU must work in harmony to achieve green supply chain

Friday, October 22, 2010 · Patrick Burnson John Pattullo, CEO of CEVA Logistics today appealed to the industry to work together to establish global standards for sustainable logistics during the 27th German Logistics Congress in Berlin

A Primer on Sourcing and Procurement in an Integrated Supply Chain

Thursday, October 21, 2010 · Wendy Tate Part 4 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." A Primer on Sourcing and Procurement in an Integrated Supply Chain - The task of sourcing and procurement professionals is to find an effective means to balance the demands of both…

Do West Coast ports meet your needs? How well do they perform?

Thursday, October 21, 2010 · SCMR Staff The Port Performance Research Network would like to know. Here’s how you can participate in their research project.

“Supplier Recognition: Start Now!”

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki There is real, tangible value in recognizing your exceptional suppliers. But, doing supplier recognition well takes a lot of planning.

Logistics business: RILA study hones in on retail supply chains strengths, concerns, and outlook

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 · Jeff Berman The pace of the economic recovery and strategies to meet economic challenges, coupled with opportunities to refine capabilities, increase efficiencies and drive down costs are among top of mind objectives for retail-based shippers, according to the findings of a recent study…

APICs takes a look at risk management

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The Association for Operations Management is throwing a new wrinkle into its latest confab.

Lessons learned by recent recession

Sunday, October 17, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The global economic crisis of 2008 and 2009 provided significant disruptions and high demand volatility in supply chains for companies across many industries, said PRTM director, Rick Hoole.

Energy sector’s supply chain faces new challenges

Sunday, October 17, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Manufacturers and members of the nation's supply chain community welcomed the news last week that the Department of Interior’s would be ending the offshore drilling moratorium in the Gulf Coast region

Warehousing Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Supply Chain Process

Friday, October 15, 2010 · David Ecklund Part 3 in our series on "Back to Basics - Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions." Warehousing Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Supply Chain Process - Where Are We Now? What’s Next? This article will address “back to the basics” that are fundamental for…

National Association for Business Economics has mixed feelings about stimulus package

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 · Patrick Burnson In a recent survey, seventeen percent of survey respondents characterized the expansion as “uneven, dominated by stimulus policies.”