Having attended IE Group’s “High-Tech Forecasting & Planning Summit” in the past, I can tell you that the event is rich in content and connections. And although it is “invitation only,” qualified professionals may still obtain entry.
IDC group vice president, Bob Parker, has noted that there has been a lot written and discussed in the business media about the impact of Japan’s tragedy on markets. He adds, that the term “supply chain” is being used quite a bit, occasionally by someone who understands…
We’ve always been interested in career growth and professional development in supply chain management—and from what our surveys tell us, our readers are very interested in the topic, too.
Today’s announcement of an NYK Group merger is significant in and of itself, but points to another observation being made by industry analysts worldwide: the resiliency of Japan’s business culture.
The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan is continuing to have a profound impact on the global supply chain. This fact was not lost on mainstream news organizations, which contacted SCMR recently to gather market intelligence to share with its readers
Talent management should be on the “short list” of your top priorities for a simple reason: this is about investing in the future capability of your organization. And staff capabilities (plus good business processes) are ultimately what drive results.
Japan’s real GDP growth will slow, but the slowdown will likely be temporary, as a result of the earthquake and tsunami and growth should start picking up after mid-2011 as reconstruction efforts get underway, says the World Bank in its latest report
As President Obama completes his trip to Brazil, Chile and El Salvador, U.S. manufacturers are urging his administration to move forward on the pending free trade agreement with Colombia.
Today’s guest blogger is my colleague James Baehr, who in addition to his broad experience with Strategic Sourcing, heads up the IT Strategic Sourcing practice at Greybeard Advisors LLC. Jim has had management roles in IT sales, IT operations, and IT procurement at major…
If there was ever an event demonstrating the value of infrastructure investment, Japan’s preparation and quick response to the recent tsunamis proves it
Nearly 1,000 industry executives gathered in Istanbul today for The International Air Transport Association World Cargo Symposium. As one might imagine, supply chain security is high on the agenda.
Following the announcement on Mexican trucking by President Obama and President Calderon, National Association of Manufacturers Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse noted that his constituents are “pleased.”
One of the most popular sections of Supply Chain Management Review is our “Profiles in Leadership.” Written by Special Projects Editor John Kerr, the section spotlights individuals who have compiled a proven record of success and leadership in the supply chain community
One of the temptations for any senior executive or manager is to protect his or her “time” and “calendar” from unwarranted interruptions. That’s a necessary step to ensure that you are not consumed by the tactical urgencies of the day, every day – but in fact have…
Two stories worth checking out in the mainstream business press suggest that U.S. manufacturing is poised for a comeback, and that a new supply chain model may not be far behind.
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