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Managing warranties proves to be problematic

Friday, May 13, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain executives are among those now charged with managing product warranties. This is not necessarily a good thing, say industry analysts.

Germany defines its national transport strategy

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 · SCMR Staff
While the global consensus seems to support “green” supply chains, the cost/reward ratio remains a question.

CEVA launches new organization for global supply chain management

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
CEVA Logistics, has announced the creation of a new organization, Supply Chain Solutions, and launched its latest SMART Solution, SMART End to End

Kewill says Crane is on the march

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
In keeping with its aggressive march in global forwarding, Crane Worldwide Logistics has reached another milestone, reports Kewill, a major software provider.

TMS market is on the mend following recession, says ARC Advisory Group

Thursday, May 5, 2011 · Jeff Berman
The market for Transportation Management Systems appears to be heating up again, according to data released this week by ARC Advisory Group.

ISM Non-Manufacturing Index shows growth in April

Thursday, May 5, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Like its companion report, which focuses on manufacturing, the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report on Business showed positive growth for the 17th straight month in April.

Mexico is once again more attractive sourcing partner for U.S. manufacturers

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Highlighting geographical proximity and improvements in transportation services, 63 percent of senior executives chose Mexico as the most attractive locale for re-sourcing manufacturing operations closer to the U.S. market, compared with just 19 percent who would re-source to…

Security in the supply chain still a major U.S. concern

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Americans are significantly more concerned about nearly all aspects of their security compared to six months ago, according to new research conducted by Unisys Corporation.

Emptoris expands its reach with acquisition of Xcitec

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
In a major effort toward creating one of the industry’s most comprehensive end-to-end Supplier Lifecycle Management solution available, Emptoris has acquired Xcitec, a leading supplier management software provider.

Manufacturing strength continues in April, says ISM

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 · Jeff Berman
While consumer spending is dragging somewhat due to increasing fuel prices, manufacturing growth shows no sign of stalling out based on data release recently by the Institute for Supply Management.

JDA’s “Focus 2011” event ushers in new software upgrade

Monday, May 2, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
As it convenes its user-centric conference in Orlando, Florida today, The JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced the release of Transportation & Logistics Management 6.3.4.

Manufacturing in America far from dead, industry experts maintain

Friday, April 29, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
While many Americans believe that the United States has lost its longtime global edge in manufacturing, one prominent supply chain management consultant maintains that global competition from emerging markets has actually sharpened it

Supply chain leadership and a renewed focus on workers are key to sustained recovery

Monday, April 25, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
With the year’s first fiscal quarter behind us, some supply chain professionals are predicting that 2011 will see companies adopt a renewed focus on people, resulting in new efforts to recruit, develop and retain critical portfolio and planning talent

Supply chain risk mitigation moves to the C-level suite

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
New mandates for supply chain professionals are coming into play as a consequence of recent disruptions in the global supply chain, said a prominent software industry executive.

Escalation in piracy places supply chain under pressure

Friday, April 15, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
The global supply chain, now dealing with disruptions due to the Libyan conflict and Japan’s post-disaster rebuilding, faces an on-going challenge that seems to be getting worse: piracy.
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