Supply Chain Management

UPS posts solid second quarter results despite flat volumes

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 · Jeff Berman Compared to the second quarter of 2010, which saw a 71 percent annual gain in earnings per share for UPS, this year’s second quarter might be viewed as being pale in comparison. But a close look at the numbers points to another strong earnings performance for Big Brown.

New forecasting study released on leading consumer packaged goods industry

Friday, July 22, 2011 · Patrick Burnson A new report produced by Terra Technology identifies forecasting trends based on activity from one third of the North American Consumer Packaged Goods market.

The importance of coaching

Friday, July 22, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki This week's guest blogger is my colleague James Baehr, a Senior Advisor at Greybeard Advisors LLC, and a contributing author of the new book “Next Level Supply Management Excellence.”

CombineNet to offer “Sourcing Health Check”

Thursday, July 21, 2011 · Patrick Burnson CombineNet, Inc., has introduced its Sourcing Health Check, a free diagnostic program designed to identify additional savings and value creation opportunities in supplier sourcing activities.

Vietnam may be a viable sourcing option

Monday, July 18, 2011 · Mi Nguyen Rising labor costs in China have forced apparel retailers to consider relocating at least some of their production to countries with a lower wage structure, and Vietnam has proved to be one of the top choices.

Total Cost of Inaction

Sunday, July 17, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki A recent trip with the family to our favorite Chinese restaurant yielded this timely “fortune cookie message” on the same theme – Many a False Step is Made by Standing Still.

Supply Chain: Vietnam comes to terms with new outsourcing trends

Friday, July 15, 2011 · Patrick Burnson While ocean logistics in Vietnam has been improving significantly, companies that import large volumes using air freight face more challenges.

Procurement: High tech finds Vietnam attractive

Thursday, July 14, 2011 · Patrick Burnson While some multinationals are reluctant to relocate production to Vietnam, management’s active involvement and constant drive for quality improvement is the key to successful offshore sourcing there.

Global Links: Vietnam may be a viable sourcing alternative to China

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Rising labor costs in China have forced apparel retailers to consider relocating at least some of their production to countries with a lower wage structure, and Vietnam has proved to be one of the top choices

For every billion dollars of exports, over 5,000 jobs are supported

Monday, July 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson U.S. exports supported an estimated 9.2 million jobs in 2010, up from 8.7 million in 2009, according to a report issued today by the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration.

Education: Howard University’s SCM program gains traction

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Since its inception the program has been well received by students and corporate supporters like Dell, Eaton, Electrolux, Ariba, IBM, Raytheon, Tyco, United Technologies, and others.

Supply Chain Management: More talking points given in PRTM survey

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Brad Householder, director of PRTM’s supply chain practice, said that a recent study suggests that the supply chain “risk/reward” component should not change in an era of heightened volatilit

PRTM survey focuses on supply chain flexibility

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson High volatility, massive swings in customer demand, and challenges in ensuring sufficient supply are the current reality for global supply chain executive

Supply Chain Finance: Research findings point toward failed cost cutting strategies

Thursday, June 30, 2011 · Patrick Burnson The Hackett Group, a global strategic business advisory firm, has recently detailed the problems large companies face mitigating commodity cost increases

Supply Chain Management: Inflation may be next looming threat says study

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Rising prices and other inflationary pressure could reduce corporate profits by up to 9 percent in 2011 and 2012