Thursday, July 19, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The 1000 largest non-financial companies in the U.S. significantly improved their ability to generate cash in 2017, producing the strongest working capital performance since 2008, noted The Hackett Group in a recent survey. But their ability to collect from customers and…
Monday, July 16, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
With ongoing questions regarding the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) yet to be resolved, Supply Chain Managers still involved with cross-border trade have concerns about financial settlement.
Sunday, July 15, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock
The stakes are high: Across the country, small academic institutions are going out of business or merging with other schools to keep afloat while corporations like GE are abandoning their out-of-the-way locations and moving to urban areas where tomorrow's talent wants to…
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Among the many ongoing concerns for managers of global supply chains has the proliferation on hostile hackers and the dark money that supports and enriches them.
Monday, July 9, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
After three rounds of failed trade negotiations, a trade war between the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, begins today. China's Ministry of Commerce has announced that China will fight back against the U.S. by imposing retaliatory tariffs on imports…
Thursday, July 5, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
To help manager reduce supply chain management costs, optimize inventory levels and improve customer service, Oracle recently announced the release of Oracle Warehouse Cloud.
Friday, June 29, 2018 · James M. Baehr
The support of executive leadership and collaboration are two dimensions that consistently show up as priorities in most surveys.
Thursday, June 28, 2018 · Kevin McGirl
Supply chain management has improved leaps and bounds in the past two decades thanks to advancements in logistics, infrastructure, communications and IT. Key industries have proven adaptable and resilient through times of economic uncertainty, but they are now faced with a…
Thursday, June 28, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A new report focused on “segmentation” for supply chain managers seeking insight on omnichannel demands has been issued by Logility, Inc. in conjunction with the consultancy, Aberdeen.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers may see more rating changes for some U.S. ports over the next 12 months in the wake of an unusually active year of movement for the sector, say industry analysts at Fitch Ratings
Monday, June 11, 2018 · James M. Baehr
There's been much emphasis on trying to understand the generational differences as they exist in Supply Management. APICS, APQC, CAPS and ISM have all produced reports or surveys.
Monday, June 4, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
The economies in Asia and Latin America posted a relatively high growth rate in May, say analysts for Kuehne + Nagel Group.
Monday, June 4, 2018 · Rosemary Coates
NDA agreements are common practice when discussing sensitive or private information in the U.S., but they don't work in China
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Rankings of the top 25 supply chain, companies with the strongest supply chain, supply chain reliability rankings, Top 25 Supply Chain Companies 2018, Gartner Supply Chain Rankings
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 · Michael Gravier
This past weekend, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao spoke at the Bryant University commencement ceremony. With experience as the first female Secretary of Labor, director of the Peace Corps, and CEO of the United Way non-profit, she brought a unique perspective. Chao…
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