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Optimizing 3PL Relationships: How to Avoid Commoditization

Monday, October 13, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
While shippers may generally be content with the reliability of their 3PL partners, new research indicates that there’s considerable concern about the value of long-term, strategic relationships. Industry analysts explain how innovation and a deeper commitment to…

Supply Chain Managers Concerned About Port Congestion

Monday, October 13, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles continue to cope with Peak Season congestion, but operations are still sluggish.

Accenture Advises 3PLs to Watch Their Backs

Monday, October 13, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The majority of shippers see supply chain risk management as a vital element on the way to optimizing their relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs). According to a new study by Accenture, however, only seven percent of shippers are generating returns of over…

Ports of Seattle and Tacoma Unify Cargo Terminal Operations

Monday, October 13, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
In an unprecedented move strengthen the Puget Sound gateway, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma plan to unify marine cargo terminal management.

Energy and Logistics Sectors Search to Fill Talent Gap

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 · By Juan D. Morales & Rick Davis; Stanton Chase International Executive Search
Demands for corporate C-level leadership frequently come from unexpected changes in industries. This is apparent in the energy and logistics sectors which have recently become bedfellows.

Nurturing 3PL Relationships

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Here in an exclusive interview with Jerry Hammon, VP, Transportation & Logistics at Genpact, we explore the greater implications of this trend.

The Serious Gaps Exposed Through Conflict Mineral, Supply Chain Compliance

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Uncertainty in supplier data can only be eliminated through strict data assessment, validation and certification.

Supply Chain Managers May Become Concerned About “Slumping” Goods Prices

Monday, October 6, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Exports increased $434 million (0.2%). Imports firmed $222 million (0.1%). But both changes are just in millions as the totals moved so little.

Ensuring safe, secure and expeditious movement of food products throughout the supply chain

Monday, October 6, 2014 · Bryan Goshorn, Manager, and Craig Usswald, Specialist Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Strategy and Operations
These six best practices are essential to a safe food supply chain.

U.S.-bound shipments in August set a new high, reports Panjiva

Friday, October 3, 2014 · Jeff Berman
Data issued this week by Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, showed that global trade growth continues to be in a good place, heading into the home stretch of 2014.

Despite slight decline, non-manufacturing activity remains solid in September, reports ISM

Friday, October 3, 2014 · Jeff Berman
Even with a slight decline in its key metric, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report on Business was solid for the month of September.

Supply Chain Managers May Profit From New Oracle Analytics Service

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers attending the annual OracleOpenWorld conference in San Francisco today learned that the company has expanded its portfolio of “product value chain” services.

Latest SCM Cloud Applications Presented at Oracle OpenWorld

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers attending the annual Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco this week learned that the company has released significant additions and updates to its full portfolio of software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings

Transportation and Logistics Captures More of CSCMP Agenda

Monday, September 29, 2014 · SCMR Staff
A number of key topics having an impact on the freight transportation and logistics marketplace was evident at a panel at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professional's annual meeting

CSCMP recognizes Mike Regan for “distinguished” service

Monday, September 29, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
This was widely recognized as a well deserved tribute to one of the industry’s most provocative thought leaders
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