Friday, November 23, 2012 · Jeff Berman
The business conditions outlook for shippers appears to continue to be moving sideways, according to the monthly Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) from freight transportation consultancy FTR Associates.
Friday, November 23, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Consumer sentiment has taken a hit after the presidential election due to increased awareness by many Americans of the fiscal cliff and stock market volatility.
Friday, November 23, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
CargoWise spokesmen announced Mexican freight forwarder Evolucion Logistics has adopted a hosted version of ediEnterprise in its head office following an implementation process.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 · SCMR Staff
The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported this week that its Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) increased 0.2 percent from August to September following a 0.1 percent decrease from July to August.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 · Jeff Berman
October retail sales data released by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF) were down sequentially and up annually.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
A new cloud-based technology platform that allows shippers to more efficiently collaborate with international suppliers and better manage their inbound supply chains has been introduced by UPS.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 · SCMR Staff
A new third-party logistics study highlights supply chain disruptions such as weather, pandemic and energy costs, as well as top strategies for mitigating supply chain risk.
Saturday, November 10, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Various media reports issued last week indicate that UPS will take steps to make its case to European Union (EU) antitrust regulators, regarding its planned $6.7 billion acquisition of Netherlands-based TNT NV, a provider of mail and courier services and the fourth largest…
Thursday, November 8, 2012 · Armin Meissner and Robert Krueger
There are few industries as tightly interwoven with life and death issues as medical equipment.
Monday, November 5, 2012 · Dr. Tom McNamara, The ESC Rennes School of Business, France
While supply chain managers are dealing with the lingering effects of the “Great Recession” of 2008, many are faced with two conflicting problems
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
In addition to infrastructure damage, Hurricane Sandy has forced the idling of about 70% of the East Coast’s oil refineries. This does not bode well for the supply of refined oil products as capacity was already quite tight prior to the shutdowns
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Modern supply chains frequently stretch around the world using complex linkages to connect companies and cultures. The uncertainty and risk present in today’s current global business climate therefore has become a priority for supply chain leaders worldwide.
Monday, October 29, 2012 · Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz
So far the research has identified both the benefits and success factors of horizontal collaboration in the logistics space, and mapped the evolutionary curve of these relationships.
Thursday, October 25, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The warehousing and fulfillment markets are undergoing significant changes as companies incorporate e-commerce into their overall strategy
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