Management

Why China Is Not Ready for Lean Projects

Monday, April 9, 2012 · Rosemary Coates Lean principles are based on Western ideas and methods including critical thinking and collaboration. The teachings of Confucius, on the other hand, suggest behaviors that oppose collaborative problem solving and public criticism.

Small and Midsized Manufacturers Continue Growth and Expansion

Saturday, March 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson CFOs anticipate increase in revenues and new orders, and plan capital investments and hiring

PwC Finds “Critical” Need for Younger Supply Chain Managers

Saturday, March 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Workforce development in the global transportation and logistics arena is failing to keep pace with anticipated demand

New Software Tools to Manage Risk and Disruptions: Part II

Thursday, March 29, 2012 · Yossi Sheffi, Bindiya Vakil, and Tim Griffin During 2010-2011, there have been several efforts to develop tools to help companies identify risks and respond to them

New Software Tools to Manage Risk and Disruptions

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 · Yossi Sheffi, Bindiya Vakil, and Tim Griffin The first step that many organizations take in trying to manage risk and develop resilience is to classify possible future disruptions

Déjà vu all over again

Saturday, March 24, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki Failing to actively manage consultants can have dire consequences for procurement.

Trade Analysts See New Demand for U.S. Goods in China

Saturday, March 24, 2012 · Patrick Burnson According to IHS Global Insight U.S. Economist Gregory Draco, A new trade paradigm is developing.

GLPP expands economic development and global logistics niche

Thursday, March 22, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Global Logistics Development Partners announced today that it is establishing an office presence in the UK that will focus on business in the UK, Ireland, Continental Europe and the Middle East.

Driving Value Through the Procurement Process

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 · SCMR Staff APQC released the results of its latest study, Supplier Category Management: Driving Value Through the Procurement Process

Mexico poses challenge to U.S. West Coast ports

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 · Patrick Burnson More evidence that shippers may be “near shoring” in the future surfaced at a maritime conference in Southern California earlier this month

Supply chain managers may consider sourcing from Mexico’s seaports

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 · Patrick Burnson More evidence that shippers may be “near shoring” in the future surfaced at a maritime conference in Southern California earlier this month

Transpacific Stabilization Agreement plans more rate hikes

Thursday, March 15, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The 15 member carriers in the TSA are recommending a further increase of $400 per 40-foot container effective April 15, 2012

Skills and Competencies That Supply Chain Professionals Will Need

Thursday, March 15, 2012 · J Paul Dittmann The way companies need to think of the modern supply chain executive has changed dramatically

Is Your Website ADA Compliant? (Part II)

Thursday, March 15, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz While the courts are still divided on the subject, the DOJ asserts that the disadvantages resulting from website inaccessibility discriminate against the disabled in violation of the ADA

Indo-Asia Global Supply Chain Summit To Be Held in Singapore

Monday, March 12, 2012 · SCMR Staff The year’s event, the fifth in a series spanning nearly a decade, is the brainchild of Dr. John Gattorna, an internationally known supply chain author, educator, and business consultant