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Will supply chain support air cargo?

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Airfreight shrank by an unprecedented 26 percent in value terms in 2009, from $60.7 billion to $44.9 billion.

Another Professional Opportunity

Monday, August 23, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki In one sense, you can never devote too much time and attention to your professional development.

MHIA to launch new event in 2012

Thursday, August 19, 2010 · George Kokoris Modex 2012 coming to Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center; retires NA in Cleveland

Green: Not Such a New Supply Chain Idea

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 · Frank Quinn Green and sustainable supply chain management have been hot topics for more than a decade. A good example is a 1998 article in Supply Chain Management Review from the organization Business for Social Responsibility (BSR).

U.S. Chamber Challenges Wisdom of Regulating Climate Change Under Clean Air Act

Monday, August 16, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The U.S. Chamber, policymakers, numerous trade groups, state governments, and businesses throughout the country have collectively raised strong concerns about the significant negative impact the EPA’s endangerment finding will have on jobs and local economies.

Red Prairie congratulates ATC Logistics & Electronics for productivity gains

Monday, August 16, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A leading provider of specialized third-party logistics (3PL) services for the high-tech electronics and device market, ATCLE has used RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management solution to process over 11 million returns and exchanges, and package and kit over 7 million pieces…

DHL has new green initiative

Monday, August 16, 2010 · Patrick Burnson As part of Deutsche Post DHL and its GoGreen climate protection program, DHL Global Forwarding has committed to improving it’s CO2 efficiency by 30 percent by 2020.

Skills or Competencies—Which Are Your Priority?

Friday, August 13, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki Today’s guest blogger is my colleague, James Baehr.

Retail sales show slight increases, according to Commerce and NRF

Friday, August 13, 2010 · Jeff Berman A sputtering economy received a small dose of good news, with retail sales showing gains in July, according to data released by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).

UPS introduces new reverse logistics service

Thursday, August 12, 2010 · Patrick Burnson UPS today announced a new consumer-to-business returns service, representing a step forward in reverse logistics.

CAPS Research investigates how supply management sustainability takes root

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The study examines the role that influence tactics, organizational climate, and personal values each play as managers try to gain commitment for environmental initiatives.

Boardwalktech releases new ERP solution

Monday, August 9, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A new version of its Boardwalk Collaboration Platform (BCP) coincides with new market trends.

BSR report reveals business opportunities in reverse logistics

Friday, August 6, 2010 · Patrick Burnson BSR’s latest report examines the newest frontier of sustainability, outlining the opportunities for companies to deliver value to customers, society, and the planet by promoting sustainable consumption

Supply Chain Virtual Conference Has Back to Basics Theme

Thursday, August 5, 2010 · Frank Quinn Supply chain virtual conference offers workshop sessions in sourcing, procurement, transportation, warehousing and reverse logistics. Workshops emphasize the fundamentals of supply chain management.

Ex-IM loan to Ford may enhance supply chain

Thursday, August 5, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im) has approved a $250 million working capital loan guarantee for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan.