Management

More Details on Globalization Study

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 · Patrick Burnson The 2011 GCI found that the 10 most connected countries are the Netherlands, Singapore, Ireland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, Hong Kong (China) and Malta

DHL Releases Study on Free Trade

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 · Patrick Burnson A detailed country-by-country analysis of the flows that connect the world indicates that globalization is still not as advanced as most people believe

Four Upbeat Indicators for Next Year’s Supply Chain

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 · Patrick Burnson The month of November brought some good news for supply chain professionals, noted an industry analyst

Social Media:  Can it Work for B2B?

Thursday, November 17, 2011 · Martha Lessman Katz Can social media outlets, such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, play a meaningful role in their marketing mix? Or are these tools best left to consumer-direct businesses?

ISM Ready to Introduce New Certification

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Institute for Supply Management plans to unveil the Certified in Supply Management (CSM) certificate next week

Global High Tech Supply Chain May Be Reconfigured

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 · Patrick Burnson A new UPS-sponsored survey suggests that high-tech manufacturers may be the first to decrease their dependence on China for sourcing

Study reveals ERP users need specific functionality

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 · SCMR Staff This need was most pronounced in the most complex and demanding industries, including procurement

Always Have an Exit Strategy

Monday, November 14, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki Don’t get locked into a provider and its technology in such a manner that the “exit costs” make it difficult to change directions when the time comes to do so.

Encouraging News Surfaces on Trade Gap

Friday, November 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson According toe IHS Global Insights, exports rebounded more vigorously than imports, aided by demand for industrial supplies and consumer goods.

Selling Procurement Transformation

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki Greg Schuth, a Senior Advisor with Greybeard Advisors LLC shares his views on Total Cost of Ownership.

Take Survey on Visibility and Responsiveness, Receive Complete Report

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 · SCMR Staff Supply Chain Management Review is again joining forces with CSC and TCU’s Neeley School of Business on our ongoing Survey of Supply Chain Progress.

Hemispheric supply chain may generate new jobs says The Boston Consulting Group forecast

Monday, November 7, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Transportation goods such as vehicles and auto parts, electrical equipment including household appliances, and furniture are among seven sectors that could create 2 to 3 million jobs as a result of manufacturing returning to the U.S.—an emerging trend that is expected to…

Supply Chain Productivity Top of Mind at APICS Conference

Thursday, November 3, 2011 · Frank Quinn Getting out of the office to attend an industry event offers a great opportunity to find out what’s on the minds of supply chain professionals and what subjects they are interested in

Department of Homeland Security picks BSI Group’s Supply Chain Solutions

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 · Patrick Burnson BSI Group's Supply Chain Solutions expanded upon the announcement that the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has awarded a contract to the company

Waste Not, Want Not (Part III)

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Editor’s note: This is the third and final installment of a three-part web exclusive examining the latest trends in reverse logistics. Today’s logistics managers are faced with three forces driving the reverse loop in distribution: Regulatory compliance, sustainable…