Management

Computer modeling may generate U.S. supply chain jobs

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Enterprising U.S. manufacturers are rooting out troublesome costs and problems from their products earlier in a lifecycle starting even before a computer model is created

UT and ESSEC call EU global supply chain forum a success

Monday, August 1, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
The Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Business Administration co-founded with the ESSEC Business School a groundbreaking event in the European Union (EU) supply chain community. In June the two groups hosted Europe’s first…

Trending: Bringing Manufacturing Back Onshore

Monday, August 1, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
Given enough time, virtually any prediction might come true.

New forecasting study released on leading consumer packaged goods industry

Friday, July 22, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
A new report produced by Terra Technology identifies forecasting trends based on activity from one third of the North American Consumer Packaged Goods market.

The importance of coaching

Friday, July 22, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
This week's guest blogger is my colleague James Baehr, a Senior Advisor at Greybeard Advisors LLC, and a contributing author of the new book “Next Level Supply Management Excellence.”

CombineNet to offer “Sourcing Health Check”

Thursday, July 21, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
CombineNet, Inc., has introduced its Sourcing Health Check, a free diagnostic program designed to identify additional savings and value creation opportunities in supplier sourcing activities.

Vietnam may be a viable sourcing option

Monday, July 18, 2011 · Mi Nguyen
Rising labor costs in China have forced apparel retailers to consider relocating at least some of their production to countries with a lower wage structure, and Vietnam has proved to be one of the top choices.

Total Cost of Inaction

Sunday, July 17, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
A recent trip with the family to our favorite Chinese restaurant yielded this timely “fortune cookie message” on the same theme – Many a False Step is Made by Standing Still.

Supply Chain: Vietnam comes to terms with new outsourcing trends

Friday, July 15, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
While ocean logistics in Vietnam has been improving significantly, companies that import large volumes using air freight face more challenges.

Procurement: High tech finds Vietnam attractive

Thursday, July 14, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
While some multinationals are reluctant to relocate production to Vietnam, management’s active involvement and constant drive for quality improvement is the key to successful offshore sourcing there.

Global Links: Vietnam may be a viable sourcing alternative to China

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Rising labor costs in China have forced apparel retailers to consider relocating at least some of their production to countries with a lower wage structure, and Vietnam has proved to be one of the top choices

2010 was a solid year for supply chain management software

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 · Bob Trebilcock
The industry posted a 10 percent increase over 2009 and about $4.6 billion in revenue for SCM applications, not counting procurement.

For every billion dollars of exports, over 5,000 jobs are supported

Monday, July 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
U.S. exports supported an estimated 9.2 million jobs in 2010, up from 8.7 million in 2009, according to a report issued today by the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration.

Supply Chain Management: Ariba study looks into procurement’s crystal ball

Monday, July 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
A recent study conducted by Ariba reveals there may be broad agreement among supply chain executives about the industry’s fortunes over the next decade

Remembering Don Bowersox: Educator, Energizer, Communicator

Wednesday, July 6, 2011 · Frank Quinn
We just got word of the passing of Donald J. Bowersox. To say that Don was one of the founders of the modern supply chain movement is no exaggeration. His record of accomplishments speaks for itself.
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