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June retail sales data from Commerce and NRF impresses

Friday, July 15, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that June retail sales at $457.0 billion were up 0.6 percent compared to May and up 2.7 percent annually, following a 0.5 percent April to May increase and a 1.3 percent March to April gain. Total retail sales from April to June were up 2.6 percent compared…

Why I quit often…

Thursday, July 14, 2016 · Nicholas Ammaturo
People want to know why am I changing jobs again at 31? Why am I on my 4th job in 4 years? Maybe its not the approach to the workplace but the motivation that matters.

What are supply chain managers saying?

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 · Peter Bolstorff, Bob Trebilcock and Judd Aschenbrand
As the job changes, we asked senior level supply chain managers to tell us what's on their minds.

How different generations view supply chain careers

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 · APQC
A recent APQC survey of supply chain professionals, found that Millennials, Baby Boomers, Generation X and today's leaders have different views on what makes a supply chain career.

The Brexit Vote: How It Could Affect U.S. Supply Chains

Monday, July 11, 2016 · Peter Liston
Brexit took a big bite out of the British economy and roiled financial markets across the globe. Market and regulatory uncertainty dampens the outlook for investment and growth, and unfortunately, we can expect a sustained period of uncertainty once exit negotiations begin.

How’s Your S&OP?

Friday, July 8, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock & Judd Aschenbrand
That's a question we put to readers of SCMR. The answer: We can do better.

Good Sales and Operations Planning Is No Longer Good Enough

Friday, July 8, 2016 · Joshua Hinkel, Oliver Merkel and Thomas Kwasniok
Too many manufacturers leave money on the table because of their approach to sales and operations planning (S&OP).

Bringing Supply Chain Management To K-12

Wednesday, July 6, 2016 · Cheryl Dalsin
Think elementary school is too young to introduce students to supply chain management? Learn how an innovative program is reaching students as young as kindergarten.

A Tepid Rate Recovery May Be in the Offing for Ocean Cargo Carriers

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Container freight rates are forecast to rise modestly over the next 18 months from the all-time lows reached recently, but this will not be sufficient to rescue the industry from substantial losses in 2016, according to the latest Container Forecaster report published by…

Port of Oakland Introduces More Supply Chain Stability

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
While there have been many changes at the Port of Oakland recently, a measure of stability has been achieved with contract extension of its executive director.

Legal Disruption in EU May Cause Headaches for U.S. Supply Chain Managers

Thursday, June 30, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Last week's Brexit vote has created political upheaval and a confused and uncertain global marketplace, contend leading law and supply chain analysts.

Cyber Threats Pose Risk to Ocean Cargo Supply Chain

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
An annual intelligence authorization act passed last month by the House of Representatives would crack down on cyber-security at U.S. seaports, the latest step to alleviate growing concerns over terror attacks on the maritime industry.

Does Drop Shipping Online Orders Deliver Value?

Monday, June 27, 2016 · Chris Creyts and Nora Weisskopf
In response to the growth of their e-commerce businesses, many retailers are looking for ways to reduce the supply chain costs associated with internet orders

Navis to Provides Weight-Verification Fields for SOLAS Mandates

Thursday, June 23, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
The shipping industry is scrambling to meet the new SOLAS requirements, and the available assistance from outside their respective organizations has been scarce.

Dematic Acquired by KION Group

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 · SCMR Staff
$2.1 billion deal creates a unique combination of traditional and automated materials handling solutions.
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