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Forecasting Global Job Gaps

Thursday, June 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
As noted in today’s news section, The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) recently looked at the 70 countries that account for 96 percent of global GDP and are home to 87 percent of the world’s population.

Nearshoring Has Potential, But All the Hype About Onshoring Is Nonsense

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 · Jim Tompkins
Our guest blogger says he's always concerned with the paranoia that surrounds China manufacturing and the notion that manufacturing is coming back to the US. Here's why.

Ocean Cargo Shipping Association’s Plea for Cancer Research

Monday, June 11, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Executives with the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association – an independent, not-for-profit association focused on global trade – is asking the supply chain community to consider contributing to a worthy cause this Father’s Day.

The Fallacy of Re-shoring

Monday, June 4, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
There is still far more manufacturing moving offshore than onshore.

It’s Time to Wake Up and Smell the Green Tea

Thursday, May 31, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
The next phase in China’s industrial development is innovation and optimization

Bringing Supply Chain Management Jobs Home

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Earlier this year, both Boeing and GE said they were committed to moving parts of their offshore manufacturing capabilities back to the U.S.

Remembering Bill Copacino: A Supply Chain Champion

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 · Frank Quinn
When you reflect about the people whose ideas, work, and stature have advanced the art and science of supply chain management, certain names come readily to mind.

Supply Chain Bookstore Now Added to Our Website

Friday, May 18, 2012 · Frank Quinn
Over the past few months we have been compiling a selection of resources that we believe will be of value to people in the supply chain community—whether they be practitioners, educators, or consultants

Logistics in China Part 3: Determine Best Approach for Serving the Domestic Market

Thursday, May 17, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
With the rise of the Chinese middle class and the enormous PRC government market, foreign companies see a huge new market opportunity to sell goods

Logistics in China Part 2:  Rigorously Review Chinese Logistics Providers

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
Regardless of what you chose to measure, all categories and key performance indicators (KPIs) should align with your corporate goals.

Logistics in China:  Part 1

Sunday, May 13, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
Some companies blindly trust their supplier to arrange transportation and the export of products from China.

Social Media & the Delivery of Healthcare Part IV:

Thursday, May 10, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz
There’s not a lot of guidance assisting with HIPAA-compliant social media strategies.

Social Media & the Delivery of Healthcare Part III:

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz
Mayo Clinic started its social media presence in 2005 with its first podcast, subsequently incorporated Facebook and YouTube and launched its Twitter page in 2008.

Social Media & the Delivery of Healthcare Part II:

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz
Social media is all about connecting. It’s not about you – although it certainly can help raise visibility.

Social Media & the Delivery of Healthcare

Monday, May 7, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz
Based on data collected in 2010, about 42% of physicians accessed social media sites for personal use.
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