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Supply Chain Managers See New Freight Factoring Player Enter the Fray

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Express Freight Finance is launching with an initial capital base of more than $30 million and is backed by Adelphi Capital, a merchant bank with a strong track record of equity investment in factoring and other financial services for transportation companies in the United…

New Study Examines Key Shortfalls in the Management of 3PLs

Friday, February 26, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
More than 80 percent of domestic Fortune 500 companies outsource their logistics operations and most expect to use third party logistics (3PL) providers more in the coming years, according to the University of Tennessee (UT) study sponsored by Kenco.

Investment Analyst Shares Insight on Supply Chain E-Commerce Issues

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Once retailers win the “click,” managing what happens post-click will be a game-changer in 2016.

Ohio State University Expands Role of Eyefreight TMS in Transportation Management & Logistics

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Within the Fisher College of Business, the Marketing & Logistics Department prepares both graduate and undergraduate students to take on jobs at international companies in the logistics sector.

Supply chain matters. Underestimate it at your own peril.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock
It's time for senior level executives to pay closer attention to what happens in their warehouses, DCs, logistics and manufacturing operations. Those who underestimate its importance may pay a high price.

Broad Supply Chain Coalition Offers Clarity on New Container Weighing Regulations

Tuesday, December 22, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The World Shipping Council (WSC), the TT Club, the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), and the Global Shippers' Forum (GSF) recently released a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to address issues arising from the new container…

More on “Building a Bolder Legacy: The Procurement Mission is Under Way”

Thursday, December 17, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
In a recent interview, SCMR dug a bit deeper into the recently released 2015 Return on Supply Management Assets (ROSMA) Performance Check Study, “Building a Bolder Legacy: The Procurement Mission is Under Way. Here are insights shared by Joe Raudabaugh, an A.T. Kearney…

Procurement Study Pays Attention to Younger Generation

Thursday, December 10, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Procurement offers millennials the opportunity to learn the business from end-to-end, secure executive access and exposure, and have a significant impact on business performance.But skeptics ask: "Do we really need another framework, or do we just need to do a better job…

Behind the Dematic Acquisition of Reddwerks

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock
As cycle times shrink and order fulfillment systems operate in real-time, it's all about the algorithms.

Global 3PL Mergers & Acquisitions Examined by Armstrong & Associates

Monday, November 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
For the third straight year, Armstrong & Associates, Inc. convened its Annual 3PL Value Creation Summit in Chicago recently to identify key global industry trends.

Troubled Ocean Carriers Must Regroup

Thursday, November 5, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
If supply chain managers needed any more proof that ocean container lines are “on the ropes,” the latest move by Maersk demonstrates just how dire their situation has become.

APICS 2015: Another year, another merger

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock
At its annual conference, APICS announced that the merger with AST&L is complete and a new certification is on the way.

Cold Chain Management: Part III

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Along with certification, leading cargo airports here in the States are seeing more investment in cold chain infrastructure.

Cold Chain Management Takes Flight: Part II

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
To overcome many of new challenges, global logistics managers continue to rely on guidelines created by The International Air Transport Association

New Demand For Global Trade Management Software and Services

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Global Trade Management, Trade Agreements, Free Trade Zones, Trade Compliance, Import, Export Driven by the expansion of international trade and major new trade agreements, the worldwide market for Global Trade Management will continue its strong growth over the forecast…
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