Economy

Fixed capacity in the supply chain remains stable

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 · Jeff Berman Some supply chain analysts contend that the demands for fixed and variable capacity are reaching a balance

Smaller manufacturers less prone to supply chain worries, says study

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Not all the news in the nation’s manufacturing sector this month has been doom and gloom

Global demand and “the U.S. advantage”

Thursday, January 20, 2011 · Patrick Burnson More good news surfaced recently in an industrial production report released by Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI recently

Retailers timed recovery right

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Even though consumers spent most of 2010 on the sidelines, retailers found a way to tap into pent up demand when it counted the most.

“National Retail Week” gets underway in Big Apple

Sunday, January 9, 2011 · SCMR Staff In recognition of the National Retail Federation’s 100th year hosting its Annual Convention in New York City, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has proclaimed “National Retail Week.”

New demand and supply chain certificate program launched

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 · SCMR Staff Wentworth Institute of Technology’s College of Professional and Continuing Education announced a new certificate program, 21st Century Demand and Supply Chain Management, to be offered in spring 2011.

Supply Chain energy supply under pressure while economy recovers

Thursday, December 23, 2010 · Patrick Burnson With Oil prices exceeding more than $90 a barrel as the Christmas holiday approached, supply chain analysts voiced concern that demand might outstrip supply later this year

Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI measures blip in U.S. industrial production

Friday, December 17, 2010 · Patrick Burnson According to the think tank’s chief economist, Daniel J. Meckstroth, a large majority of manufacturing industries expanded here in November

Latin America shows sustainable manufacturing promise

Friday, December 17, 2010 · SCMR Staff Analysts with Manufacturers/MAPI said that despite som “deceleration,” Brazil and Argentina have exceeded pre-crisis manufacturing production levels and are set to post record highs

Exports and employment may have little linkage

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Jock O’Connell, Beacon Economics’ International Trade Adviser said that exports are not necessarily going to generate more supply chain jobs

Stop looking in the rear view mirror

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 · Patrick Burnson It is in our best interest as Americans to determine the road ahead and stop looking in the rear-view mirror, said a prominent supply chain analyst.

Globalization making major impact on automotive industry

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 · SCMR Staff "The Assembly Plant of the Future -- Restructuring Global Manufacturing to Meet the Challenges of the Global Economy," discusses the challenges of global manufacturing and how forward-looking automakers are restructuring their supply chains.

Global Supply Chain disruptions on the rise

Monday, December 6, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A new survey from the Business Continuity Institute has revealed serious levels of supply chain failure

NABE November survey suggests restrained confidence in economic rebound

Monday, November 29, 2010 · SCMR Staff In its most recent survey, the National Association for Business Economics projects a sluggish economic recovery

BSR study shows supply chain’s sustainable practices are key

Monday, November 8, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Despite continuing uncertainty about the world’s economy, most survey respondents embrace CSR/sustainability as part of their core strategies and operations in the next five years