Supply Chain Management

See You at ISM in Baltimore!

Monday, April 30, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki Sessions for the International conference of the Institute for Supply Management are likely to be well-attended. Get there early.

Xerox Helps States Stamp Out Tobacco Tax Fraud

Monday, April 16, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The Department of Justice estimates that state governments lose $5 billion a year due to cigarette smuggling

Why China Is Not Ready for Lean Projects

Monday, April 9, 2012 · Rosemary Coates Lean principles are based on Western ideas and methods including critical thinking and collaboration. The teachings of Confucius, on the other hand, suggest behaviors that oppose collaborative problem solving and public criticism.

Small and Midsized Manufacturers Continue Growth and Expansion

Saturday, March 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson CFOs anticipate increase in revenues and new orders, and plan capital investments and hiring

PwC Finds “Critical” Need for Younger Supply Chain Managers

Saturday, March 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Workforce development in the global transportation and logistics arena is failing to keep pace with anticipated demand

Trade Analysts See New Demand for U.S. Goods in China

Saturday, March 24, 2012 · Patrick Burnson According to IHS Global Insight U.S. Economist Gregory Draco, A new trade paradigm is developing.

Panjiva data shows decline in U.S. bound shipments from January to February

Friday, March 23, 2012 · Jeff Berman Data from Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, found that both United States-bound waterborne shipments and the number of manufacturers shipping to the U.S. from January to February declined, following gains from…

GLPP expands economic development and global logistics niche

Thursday, March 22, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Global Logistics Development Partners announced today that it is establishing an office presence in the UK that will focus on business in the UK, Ireland, Continental Europe and the Middle East.

Transpacific Stabilization Agreement plans more rate hikes

Thursday, March 15, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The 15 member carriers in the TSA are recommending a further increase of $400 per 40-foot container effective April 15, 2012

Skills and Competencies That Supply Chain Professionals Will Need

Thursday, March 15, 2012 · J Paul Dittmann The way companies need to think of the modern supply chain executive has changed dramatically

Is Your Website ADA Compliant?

Monday, March 12, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz Many commercial websites and electronic devices are inaccessible for the 50 million disabled Americans and many seniors

CEVA CEO looks to the future following record revenue in 2011

Thursday, March 8, 2012 · Jeff Berman SCMR Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with CEVA CEO John Pattullo about the company’s first half performance and other industry-related items.

Spend Analysis: Lessons from the Best-in-Class

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Constantine G. Limberakis New research from the Aberdeen Group underscores the criticality of spend analysis to overall spend management. The findings also show, however, that many companies struggle with putting together an effective spend analysis program. The insight and guidelines offered here can…

Institute for Supply Management’s NMI hits highest level since January 2011

Monday, March 5, 2012 · Jeff Berman The January NMI—at 57.3—is up 0.5 percent over January and is at its highest level since reaching 58.3 in January 2011.

The China Price

Friday, March 2, 2012 · Rosemary Coates Business deals in low cost countries are so competitive, that a manufacturer will often quote a price below their actual production cost just to attract buyers to an irresistible deal.