Management

Leadership Change at Port of Los Angeles

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 · SCMR Staff Now both San Pedro Bay ports are searching for executive directors.

Ports of Oakland and Long Beach Confront New Challenges

Thursday, October 3, 2013 · SCMR Staff While one port is in rapid recovery mode, the other deals with leadership void

APIC Reinvents Itself

Monday, September 30, 2013 · SCMR Staff APICS announced that it is rebranding itself as a supply chain organization.

American Worldwide Agencies Partners with Australian E-commerce Company Qannu

Monday, September 23, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Qannu’s services enable Australian consumers to order goods from any number of U.S. websites while paying only one international shipping charge.

Supply Chain Managers May Face Higher Trucking Rates

Monday, September 16, 2013 · SCMR Staff Trucking market conditions may result in seasonal pricing power for carriers, according to the Trucking Conditions Index released by freight transportation consultancy FTR Associates last week.

Retail Sales Picture Remains Blurred

Monday, September 16, 2013 · SCMR Staff Supply Chain Managers may still be guessing if demand will ramp up next month.

Smart Working Capital Management

Monday, September 16, 2013 · Robert A Rudzki Payment terms are a great area for leadership by procurement. But there are some pitfalls to avoid.

University of Tennessee Earns Recognition For Supply Chain Management Program

Monday, September 16, 2013 · SCMR Staff The undergraduate supply chain management and logistics program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is ranked fifth among the nation's public institutions, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2014 rankings released last week.

Supply Chain Managers May Soon Be Watching Their (Container) Weight

Friday, September 13, 2013 · SCMR Staff Four global shipping industry organizations are calling on the International Maritime Organization to approve a “carefully negotiated and crafted compromise” this fall that aims to address the problem of misdeclared cargo container weights.

The New “Ship From Store” Reality

Thursday, September 12, 2013 · Jim Hendrickson, Vice President, Logistics Solutions, Pitney Bowes The move to a centralized, high-volume distribution centers made sense. Economies of scale, automation and lower labor costs worked together to increase efficiency.

Remember 9/11: Supply Chain Managers Remain Vigilant

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 · Patrick Burnson New procedures, rules and regulations now in place not only serve to deter future attacks, but also provide more transparency in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Managers Will Benefit From U.S. Industrial Revival

Monday, September 9, 2013 · Bob Trebilcock When major and emerging companies in the U.S. focus their efforts on manufacturing and physical distribution rather than making their money from moving money or digital distribution, that’s a good thing for our industry, says SCMR’s editorial director

Cass Freight Index Suggests Slower Growth Ahead

Friday, September 6, 2013 · SCMR Staff The August edition of the Cass Freight Index report showed mixed results in terms of freight expenditures and shipment volume, respectively.

Unsavory Business Practices

Thursday, September 5, 2013 · Robert A Rudzki One of the chief contributors to competitive advantage is the ability to generate new ideas, and implement those ideas, before your competition

Going Green Makes Air Cargo More Profitable

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 · Patrick Burnson With the triennial ICAO Global Assembly convening in Montreal later this month, the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is placing a new emphasis on its strong support for a global solution to aviation emissions