Thursday, February 4, 2016 · Paul Mandell
It has become clear that the most effective procurement departments rely not just on their own departmental capabilities and resources but also leverage internal partners to support their work.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 · SCMR Staff
As was the case from a company perspective, fiscal fourth quarter output for less-than-truckload market leader FedEx Freight was strong, the company reported in its earnings announcement late last week.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson
Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne In-Memory Planning Advisor was introduced recently to help material planners and buyers respond quickly to changes in supply and demand.
Thursday, February 7, 2013 · Patrick Burnson
Shippers concerned that they will have fewer express transport options once the United States Postal Service ceases Saturday deliveries have nothing to fear, said Amine Khechfe, Endicia co-founder and general manager.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
While executives in the container-shipping industry would probably like to forget 2011, the resiliency of industry players will prove itself once again, said analysts at the Boston Consulting Group.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 · Rosemary Coates
The tender law is not very popular in China because it does not allow private buyers to exercise their own preferences when purchasing. It is also not popular with sellers whose bids and pricing are made public for all to see
Monday, July 2, 2012 · Pierre Mitchell
Much of the analytics effort to date has focused on the demand side of the supply chain equation. Yet analytics can be applied just as effectively to the supply side to assure reliable and cost effective inventory, capacity, and supplier capabilities. The insights here can…
Monday, July 2, 2012 · Mike Ledyard
Things will get better. But before the economic turnaround is finally completed, supply chain professionals will continue to be tasked with doing more with limited—and in some cases fewer—resources. Impossible? Not if you take advantage of tools available that can improve…
Thursday, June 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
As recently as 2005, the World Economic Forum ranked the U.S. number one in infrastructure economic competitiveness.
Monday, May 7, 2012 · Len Prokopets
The benefits of effective Sales & Operations Planning are compelling — lower operating costs, reduced inventory requirements, and top-line growth. The top-performing S&OP companies are realizing these benefits and in the process gaining competitive advantage. This…
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 · SCMR Staff
Accenture announced that it has supported the successful delivery of an information technology transformation program at Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 · SCMR Staff
Wentworth Institute of Technology’s College of Professional and Continuing Education announced a new certificate program, 21st Century Demand and Supply Chain Management, to be offered in spring 2011.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
The Export-Import Bank of the United States has joined seven other U.S. Government agencies in launching a coordinated effort to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency exports, the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
The World Trade Organization ruled today that the United States acted within its rights when it raised import taxes on Chinese tires by as much as 35 percent. Not all supply chain experts here approve.
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