Management

Business Strategy Should Design and Determine Supply Chains: Part IV

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 · Vivek Sehgal Wal-Mart had invested heavily in the automation of distribution centers, communication between stores and headquarters, real-time sales and inventory visibility, collaboration with vendors, and planned investments in technologies like EDI

Where Does Your Supply Chain Meet Your Demand Chain?

Monday, June 4, 2012 · Thomas E. Hickey As world economies begin to exit the global recession, and consumer confidence begins to rebound, retailers across a wide variety of commodities are beginning to experience something that they haven’t felt in a few years – consumer demand

Gartner Announces Predictions for Global Logistics Organizations

Monday, June 4, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Gartner, Inc. has published four predictions expected to affect global logistics organizations over the next four years, covering environmental issues, risk and compliance, international flow optimization and supply chain execution convergence

Supply Chain Managers May Face New Challenges in Foreign Markets

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 · Patrick Burnson More than 80 per cent of small- to mid-size shippers are concerned about customs delays affecting their ability to properly manage their business

Hackett Group Reports Near-Shoring is Gaining Traction

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Some companies are already reshoring a portion of their manufacturing capacity, and this trend is expected to reach a crucial tipping point over the next two to three years

Gartner Names “Top 25” Supply Chain Leaders

Thursday, May 24, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Given that “innovation” was the overriding theme of Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference held earlier this week in Palm Desert, California, it came as scant surprise that Apple was lauded for its remarkable achievements this year

Worldwide Supply Chain Management Software Market Grew 12.3 Percent

Saturday, May 19, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The worldwide supply chain management (SCM) software market totaled $7.7 billion in 2011, a 12.3 percent increase from 2010, according to Gartner, Inc.

Procurement Outsourcing Market Saw Second Consecutive Year of Record Growth

Saturday, May 19, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The multi-process Procuring Outsourcing market will grow about 15 percent and reach $1.8 billion in annual contract value (ACV) in 2012, representing managed spend of about $220 billion, according to a new research report, Procurement Outsourcing Annual Report 2012 – The PO…

Penske Executive Describes 3PL Challenge in China

Thursday, May 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Placing an expatriate team for startup purposes in China results in a learning curve that is too long

Hi-Tech Supply Chain Managers Remain Concerned About Risk

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Eighty-eight percent of tech companies cite concerns over reliable suppliers, vendors, distribution of products and services, as well as the global distribution chain

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.

Securing The Reverse Loop

Monday, May 14, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Dennis Omanoff, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Procurement, Seagate Technology, describes best practices.

Unisys Security Index Points to Shipper Apathy

Thursday, May 10, 2012 · Patrick Burnson According to new research by Unisys Corporation, shippers in the U.S. are less concerned about nearly all aspects of security than they were 12 months ago.

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.

Ten Key Trends Impacting the North American Distribution Market

Monday, May 7, 2012 · SCMR Staff The North American logistics and distribution property market is improving following the recent economic downturn, said analysts for the London-based think tank, Transport Intelligence