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Procurement: High tech finds Vietnam attractive

Thursday, July 14, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
While some multinationals are reluctant to relocate production to Vietnam, management’s active involvement and constant drive for quality improvement is the key to successful offshore sourcing there.

Global Links: Vietnam may be a viable sourcing alternative to China

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Rising labor costs in China have forced apparel retailers to consider relocating at least some of their production to countries with a lower wage structure, and Vietnam has proved to be one of the top choices

2010 was a solid year for supply chain management software

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 · Bob Trebilcock
The industry posted a 10 percent increase over 2009 and about $4.6 billion in revenue for SCM applications, not counting procurement.

Gartner says worldwide software as a service revenue Is forecast to grow 21 percent in 2011

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Worldwide software as a service (SaaS) revenue is forecast to reach $12.1 billion in 2011, a 20.7 percent increase from 2010 revenue of $10 billion, according to Gartner, Inc.

Supply Chain Management: Ariba study looks into procurement’s crystal ball

Monday, July 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
A recent study conducted by Ariba reveals there may be broad agreement among supply chain executives about the industry’s fortunes over the next decade

Education: Howard University’s SCM program gains traction

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Since its inception the program has been well received by students and corporate supporters like Dell, Eaton, Electrolux, Ariba, IBM, Raytheon, Tyco, United Technologies, and others.

Supply Chain Management: More talking points given in PRTM survey

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Brad Householder, director of PRTM’s supply chain practice, said that a recent study suggests that the supply chain “risk/reward” component should not change in an era of heightened volatilit

PRTM survey focuses on supply chain flexibility

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
High volatility, massive swings in customer demand, and challenges in ensuring sufficient supply are the current reality for global supply chain executive

Supply Chain Finance: Research findings point toward failed cost cutting strategies

Thursday, June 30, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
The Hackett Group, a global strategic business advisory firm, has recently detailed the problems large companies face mitigating commodity cost increases

Supply Chain Management: Inflation may be next looming threat says study

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Rising prices and other inflationary pressure could reduce corporate profits by up to 9 percent in 2011 and 2012

3PL/4PL: Shippers may be shopping for new lead logistics providers

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Shippers using more than one third-party logistics (3PL) provider may consider using a single 4PL as they seek to penetrate new markets, said a prominent industry expert.

Supply Chain Management: Seasonal economic growth is encouraging, say researchers

Thursday, June 16, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Following a 7 percent gain in shipments from March to April, April to May showed an 8 percent increase at 1,037,365, said researchers.

Supply Chain Management:  State of Logistics report says economy “has hit the wall”

Thursday, June 16, 2011 · SCMR Staff
Business logistics costs rose 10.4 percent last year, totaling $1.21 trillion, according to the authoritative 22nd annual State of Logistics report

Third-Party Logistics: Expert elaborates on choosing best provider

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
As she prepares her 22nd annual “State of Logistics” report, supply chain expert, Rosalyn Wilson, provided SCMR with an exclusive forecast for the third-party logistics industry.

Supply chain management: 3PL marketplace under pressure

Monday, June 13, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
As she prepares her 22nd annual “State of Logistics” report, supply chain expert, Rosalyn Wilson, provided SCMR with an exclusive forecast for the third-party logistics sector.
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