Monday, December 1, 2014 · SCMR Staff
The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported today that manufacturing activity for the month of November remained in a good spot.
Monday, December 1, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki
How to get the resources you need, to achieve the results that you know (or suspect) can be produced? Readers of this column should know the answer: “it’s the business case, stupid!”
Monday, December 1, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Recent US West Coast port congestion issues have temporarily reversed the long-term modal shift from air to ocean as shippers seek alternative ways to make sure their goods hit the stores in time for the US holiday season, note analysts at Drewry Supply Chain Advisors in London.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 · SCMR Staff
The ongoing themes of tight capacity and carrier pricing power are still in full effect, much to the dismay of shippers, based on the most recent edition of the Shippers Condition Index (SCI) from freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 · SCMR Staff
BNSF said that its 2015 capital expenditures will be allocated towards various areas of its business, including maintenance and expansion of the railroad to meet the expected demand for freight rail service, with 2015 representing the third straight year BNSF has invested a…
Friday, November 21, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Just when shippers thought things could not get any worse with the West Coast port labor “slowdown,” dockworkers proved them wrong.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 · SCMR Staff
While the holiday season is known to bring good tidings and cheer to all, it may also come with another thing that is not so pleasant: higher rate freights.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Despite assurances that The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) has been negotiating in good faith for a new contract, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma are reporting labor “slowdowns” in recent weeks.
Monday, October 27, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Daily packages in the U.S. were 6.9% higher as demand from both B2C and B2B customers improved. International Export shipments increased 9.4% with strong growth in both Asia and Europe. UPS delivered 1.1 billion packages around the world, up 6.9% over the third quarter 2013.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Leading company procurement organizations reap double the measurable cost reduction versus other companies, while also driving competitive advantage through supplier-driven innovation and risk management.
Monday, October 13, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
The majority of shippers see supply chain risk management as a vital element on the way to optimizing their relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs). According to a new study by Accenture, however, only seven percent of shippers are generating returns of over…
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