Thursday, June 10, 2010 · SCMR Staff
When the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted last spring, most eyes were on the airlines. Within days, a significant portion of Europe’s air space was shut down by the ash and remained grounded for weeks. Less noticed was the impact on supply chains, says Jade Rodysill, a…
Thursday, June 10, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
"Logistics providers were among the first to feel the effects of the economic downturn," said Vince Hartnett, President, Penske Logistics.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 · Jeff Berman
Business logistics costs fell to a record low of 7.7 percent of Gross Domestic Product last year, compared with 9.3 percent of GDP in 2008, according to a new annual benchmark report issued Wednesday.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
The National Association of Manufacturers has filed a petition in federal appeals court challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest interpretation of the so-called "Johnson Memo."
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
In one of the most anticipated events of the season, Rosalyn Wilson gives her "State of Logistics Report" tomorrow.
Friday, June 4, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
The goal of the research initiative is to raise awareness of the supply chain discipline and how it impacts the business.
Thursday, June 3, 2010 · Jeff Berman
Consistency appears to be the theme of late when it comes to the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) monthly report on the non-manufacturing sector. The ISM’s index for measuring the sector’s overall health—known as the NMI—was 55.4 percent in May for the third…
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 · Robert Rudzki
I have to tell you that I was extremely unhappy, and concerned, when I first heard the news in mid April that Reed Business had decided to shut down more than 20 magazines, including Supply Chain Management Review.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
As noted elsewhere in SCMR, economic activity in the manufacturing sector is gradually surging. Investors, too, seem to be responding to this positive news.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 · Jeff Berman
Although the numbers are not quite as strong as the previous month, the economic recovery appears to be on solid footing, according the May manufacturing report from the Institute of Supply Management.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
Key U.S. apparel importers and retailers, including J.C. Penney, VF Americas and Polo Ralph Lauren, will work together to rebuild distribution networks.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 · Jeff Berman
In another sign that the United States economy is gradually recovering, the Commerce Department reported last week new orders for manufactured durable goods in April were up 2.9 percent from March to $193.9 billion and were up 16.8 percent year-over-year. This marks the fourth…
Thursday, May 27, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
As reported in SCMR yesterday, a new report from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development includes caveat in rosy forecast
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