Labor

Supply Chain Managers Target U.S. Cities for Onshoring Opportunities

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Many mid-size U.S. cities and other areas now make attractive alternatives to India and other offshore locations for companies considering consolidating finance, IT, and other business services operations for shared service or global business services centers, according to new…

SCMR launches Supply Chain Job Board

Monday, May 18, 2015 · Josh Bond New service helps employees explore opportunities and employers scan resumes or post open positions to 135,000+ monthly visitors.

More Trouble Ahead for Flags of Convenience

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson If the shipping community needed one more reason for eliminating “Flags of Convenience,” this may certainly be the one demanding our immediate attention.

Global Seaport Terminal Operators Urged to “Be Bold”

Monday, March 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers reliant on global ocean carrier cargo services will be watching developments now underway in San Francisco this week with great interest.

Ports of LA/Long Beach Stage Recovery Plan

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia thanked the International Longshore Workers Union and the Pacific Maritime Association for heeding their call to resolve the labor dispute, and announced plans f to collaborate on a series of initiatives…

Supply Chain Managers Wait For ILWU to Compromise

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Addressing his constituents as “brothers and sisters,” McEllrath maintains that the PMA is trying to influence public opinion by distorting the details of ongoing contract negotiations.

Turning Regulation Into Positive Change

Monday, February 2, 2015 · SCMR Staff When the Brazilian government introduced stricter rules regarding the number of hours truck drivers can work, companies had to figure out the best way to respond to changes that added cost to freight transportation networks.

Chinese Contract Manufacturing

Tuesday, January 6, 2015 · Rosemary Coates It’s 2015 and a good time to take a fresh view of your contract manufacturers (CMs) in China.

Supply Chain Managers in Perishables Sector Voice Concern

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 · SCMR Staff White House spokesmen have expressed their belief that collective bargaining will succeed,

West Coast Port Situation Worsens For Supply Chain Managers

Friday, November 21, 2014 · SCMR Staff Just when shippers thought things could not get any worse with the West Coast port labor “slowdown,” dockworkers proved them wrong.

Supply Chain Managers Should Track Jobs and Inflation Stats, Says Fed Committee

Thursday, November 20, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers may take some comfort in the recent statement by The Federal Reserve policymakers regarding a labor-market recovery.

Supply Chain Managers Face Dockside “Slowdowns” Staged by Dockside Labor

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 · SCMR Staff Despite assurances that The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) has been negotiating in good faith for a new contract, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma are reporting labor “slowdowns” in recent weeks.

Staffing Shows Shift in New Numbers—May Have Suppy Chain Implications

Friday, October 3, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Staffing firms created 19,700 new jobs in September, up 0.7% over August and 8.6% over September last year, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

No End in Sight for West Coast Dockside Labor Negotiations

Monday, July 28, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Will supply chain managers soon tire of these theatrics?

More Reasons U.S. West Coast Ports Should Worry

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC), says there are several compelling reasons why U.S. West Coast ports are facing “critical” challenges.