Management

ISM Salary Survey Suggests Experience Pays

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its 2014 Salary Survey that revealed a decrease in salary for the average professional, and the fact that compensation was the most important factor for job candidates evaluating job opportunities in the supply chain industry.

Purchasing Salaries Bump Up

Thursday, May 1, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Finally it seems that purchasing salaries are seeing an upward trend. A new report out today reveals that the average purchasing salary has increased by 18% over last year.

BSR Launches Sustainable Trucking Guide for Supply Chain Managers

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The report is designed to help fleet operators and their value chain partners comply with new and future regulations.

For Retailers, New Dockside Labor Negotiations May Seem Painfully Familiar

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Last year at this time, retailers were relieved to learn that a tentative agreement on a new labor contract had been reached by dockside labor and management on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts. But not without considerable blood on the floor.

Federal Gasoline Tax Still in Question

Thursday, April 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff Analysts surmise that scant change is in the offing.

Senate EPW Looks at Long-Term Transportation Authorization

Thursday, April 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff Time is running out before the current federal transportation authorization, MAP-21, expires.

Ag Shippers Brace For Supply Chain Changes

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 · SCMR Staff A host of challenges face agricultural shippers this summer.

Crowley Maritime Corporation Makes Key Acquisition

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 · SCMR Staff Crowley Maritime Corporation has acquired majority ownership of Accord Ship Management (HK) Limited and Accord Marine Management Pvt. Ltd.

UPS Extends Its Supply Chain Services in North America

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 · SCMR Staff UPS said last week it has made significant facility enhancements in three North American markets, spurred on by strong demand in the retail, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors

House T&I Committee to Review HOS Rule Studies

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 · SCMR Staff High-ranking leadership for the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee is calling on the U.S. Government Accountability Office to evaluate two studies that were used to justify changes for the motor carrier Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations from the…

UPS to Expand Healthcare Services in Latin America

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 · SCMR Staff UPS last week rolled out three new multi-client healthcare dedicated facilities in Latin America in Mexico City, Mexico, San Paulo, Brazil, and Santiago, Chile. Read more in Logistics Management

Long-Term Transporation Bill is a Long Shot Says LaHood

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 · SCMR Staff The fact that the intersection of transportation and federal policy is potentially standing in the way of true signs of progress was evident in a conference call featuring former Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that was hosted by investment firm Stifel…

Diesel Prices Dip Again

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 · SCMR Staff Diesel prices came in this week at $3.959 per gallon, marking the fourth straight weekly decline and the fifth drop in the last six weeks, according to data released by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.

National E-commerce Experts to Speak at KC SmartPort’s “KC Delivers” Event

Monday, March 31, 2014 · SCMR Staff National experts from some of the country’s largest retail brands are gathering in Kansas City for KC SmartPort’s “KC Delivers” forum to discuss how electronic commerce is changing their business strategies and operations.

Key Points Raised in JLL Survey

Monday, March 31, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The survey tells us that global demand for logistics space from occupiers is fairly widespread and strong in many markets, especially the larger markets around key population centers.