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Robotics in the Supply Chain

Friday, February 7, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The employment report released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics may add to the concern that supply chain professionals will be replaced by automation in the future.

University of San Diego Hosts Major SCM Educational Event

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Third Annual SCM Directors’ Conference will be held February 12-14, 2014 at the University of San Diego campus in partnership with UT Dallas and Gartner

Become a Peer Voter in the Gartner 2014 Supply Chain Top 25 Ranking

Monday, January 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25 is an annual ranking that calls out large manufacturers and retailers from the Fortune Global 500 and the Forbes Global 2000 who display superior supply chain performance, capabilities and leadership of the best supply chains.

Scary Parts of International Markets

Monday, January 13, 2014 · Rosemary Coates
Among the many challenges with logistics in Russia, some are unique requirements that don’t exist in other places.

Now is the Time to Focus on Humanitarian Logistics

Monday, December 23, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
Dr. Jarrod Goentzel, Director of the MIT Humanitarian Response Lab, has written a compelling account of the response to Typhoon Haiyan

How Will You Know When to Exit China?

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 · Rosemary Coates
Perhaps in our rush to take advantage of low cost manufacturing in China, we overlooked some of the costs.

Mid-Market Looks Like a Bright Spot for Supply Chain Management

Monday, December 9, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
According to the first Sage Mid-Market Business Index survey, American business confidence in the mid-market is the fifth highest in the world.

Countdown to implementation of the Japan Advanced Filing Requirement

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
Japan’s 24 Hour Rule, the Advanced Filing Requirement (AFR), goes into effect on March 1, 2014 and the penalty phase will apply just 10 days later on March 10, 2014. This doesn’t leave much time for those who have not already begun the process of selecting a service…

SF Bay Area Sets the Supply Chain “Green” Standard

Thursday, November 21, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
The San Francisco Bay Area can easily lay claim to being the epicenter for supply chain sustainability, with scores of companies here united in a mission to make transportation cleaner and more efficient.

So You’ve Got Issues with Your Chinese Suppliers.  What Now?

Monday, November 11, 2013 · Rosemary Coates
Chinese are much less direct in their communication than Westerners. In business dealings, you must watch for indirect signals and the context of the situation.

Does Your Company Have “Global DNA”?

Friday, November 1, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
Globalization of business services requires dramatic changes to improve visibility of management information, in part through expanded use of automation. But most companies lag far behind in this area

18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study a Hit at CSCMP

Monday, October 28, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
“Big Data” was among the subjects addressed. Here are few more key takeaways.

More on “Market Power”

Thursday, October 17, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers should avoid legal entanglements, but not sever trade relationships with all suppliers in the affected regions.

Supply Chain Managers Must Leverage “Market Power” for Security and Profit

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers arguably have no peer in understanding the complexity of the global economic and regulatory environment. In like manner, they’re among those best positioned to expedite a cutting-edge approach to public-private security cooperation that boosts economic…

Displeasure with Capitol Hill

Friday, October 11, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
A significant majority of middle market executives disapprove of the job performance of Congress and of the job performance of President Obama.
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