Global

Damco aims to grow its supply chain offerings

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 · Patrick Burnson With the integration of Maersk Distribution Services Inc. (MDSI) into Damco, comes more transparency in global distribution, company executives in Copenhagen explained.

New challenges for growing the nation’s “cold chain”

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 · Patrick Burnson When it comes to ensuring sustainable and safe transport of food and medicine, a single unified vision is required, said Andy Janson, chairman of the International Refrigerated Transportation Association

It’s another (wild & wacky) Oracle Open World

Monday, September 20, 2010 · Patrick Burnson While this week’s event is larger than ever, there’s a pronounced lean and green element to the supply chain management track worth noting.

Post Labor Day report says recovery is fragile

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 · SCMR Staff The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today released its annual economic report entitled "Labor Day 2010: The Impact of Anti-Labor Policies on Working Men and Women."

Made in the U.S.A. – the new frontier for sourcing?

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki There has been a growing realization that "the obvious" global sourcing decision may not be so obvious after all.

CEVA Logistics extends Honda Logistics contract in EU

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The three-year renewal agreement is worth €6.7 million.

What Supply Chain Topics Matter Most to You?

Friday, August 27, 2010 · Frank Quinn Career development, software and technology, and global supply chain management are among the topics that Supply Chain Management Review will be covering in 2011. What supply chain subjects matter most to you?

U.S. Army Gets ERP Help From Northrop Grumman, SAP, IBM

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 · SCMR Staff With the recent launch of the Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army), Northrop Grumman Corporation is helping the U.S. Army transform tactical logistics with enterprise resource planning (ERP)

Why Air Cargo Matters

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 · Patrick Burnson TIACA Secretary General Daniel Fernandez has noted that despite positive evidence from the last few months, it is clear that an economic recovery remains patchy.

Will supply chain support air cargo?

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Airfreight shrank by an unprecedented 26 percent in value terms in 2009, from $60.7 billion to $44.9 billion.

U.S. Chamber Challenges Wisdom of Regulating Climate Change Under Clean Air Act

Monday, August 16, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The U.S. Chamber, policymakers, numerous trade groups, state governments, and businesses throughout the country have collectively raised strong concerns about the significant negative impact the EPA’s endangerment finding will have on jobs and local economies.

DHL has new green initiative

Monday, August 16, 2010 · Patrick Burnson As part of Deutsche Post DHL and its GoGreen climate protection program, DHL Global Forwarding has committed to improving it’s CO2 efficiency by 30 percent by 2020.

Boardwalktech releases new ERP solution

Monday, August 9, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A new version of its Boardwalk Collaboration Platform (BCP) coincides with new market trends.

BSR report reveals business opportunities in reverse logistics

Friday, August 6, 2010 · Patrick Burnson BSR’s latest report examines the newest frontier of sustainability, outlining the opportunities for companies to deliver value to customers, society, and the planet by promoting sustainable consumption

Ex-IM loan to Ford may enhance supply chain

Thursday, August 5, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im) has approved a $250 million working capital loan guarantee for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan.