Management

More on Negotiations

Friday, September 17, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki The unstable economy presents many challenges for Procurement professionals.

New Interest in Supply Chain Analytics

Friday, September 10, 2010 · Frank Quinn Supply chain analytics enables you to collect, store, and analyze data in a way that leads to better supply chain decisions.

Back to Strategic Sourcing

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki Today’s guest blogger is my colleague James Baehr, who in addition to his broad experience with Strategic Sourcing, heads up the IT Strategic Sourcing practice at Greybeard Advisors LLC

New issues surface at SCOPE West

Saturday, August 28, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The line between 3PLs and non-asset based supply chain consulting firms, is blurring said Jim Barnes, CEO of enVista.

Saddle Creek study explores distribution network trends

Thursday, August 26, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The 2010 Distribution Network Trends Report explores current trends and changes in the design and management of distribution networks as the logistics industry weathers turbulent economic conditions

U.S. Army Gets ERP Help From Northrop Grumman, SAP, IBM

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 · SCMR Staff With the recent launch of the Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army), Northrop Grumman Corporation is helping the U.S. Army transform tactical logistics with enterprise resource planning (ERP)

Another Professional Opportunity

Monday, August 23, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki In one sense, you can never devote too much time and attention to your professional development.

Green: Not Such a New Supply Chain Idea

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 · Frank Quinn Green and sustainable supply chain management have been hot topics for more than a decade. A good example is a 1998 article in Supply Chain Management Review from the organization Business for Social Responsibility (BSR).

Red Prairie congratulates ATC Logistics & Electronics for productivity gains

Monday, August 16, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A leading provider of specialized third-party logistics (3PL) services for the high-tech electronics and device market, ATCLE has used RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management solution to process over 11 million returns and exchanges, and package and kit over 7 million pieces…

Skills or Competencies—Which Are Your Priority?

Friday, August 13, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki Today’s guest blogger is my colleague, James Baehr.

Boardwalktech releases new ERP solution

Monday, August 9, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A new version of its Boardwalk Collaboration Platform (BCP) coincides with new market trends.

Supply Chain Virtual Conference Has Back to Basics Theme

Thursday, August 5, 2010 · Frank Quinn Supply chain virtual conference offers workshop sessions in sourcing, procurement, transportation, warehousing and reverse logistics. Workshops emphasize the fundamentals of supply chain management.

New Supply Chain Talent Academic Initiative gets underway

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A critical need for skills-savvy supply chain professionals is fueling a coordinated effort to increase the depth of talent and promote an abundance of career paths

Supply Chain Management: Analysts see shift in procurement strategies

Monday, July 19, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A.T. Kearney recently released the results of a global study, which suggests that indirect procurement categories like IT, marketing and advertising, facilities management, MRO, Logistics and professional services, have become increasingly important to Chief Procurement…

Supply chain business: ISM manufacturing index is down but still showing growth

Thursday, July 1, 2010 · Jeff Berman The Institute of Supply Management reported today that while manufacturing activity in June was not as strong as it was in May, the economic recovery is moving forward.