Supply Chain Management

It’s All about Execution

Monday, June 27, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki The measure of success for Strategic Sourcing organizations is in the execution. It takes discipline and commitment to execute, especially in today’s world of constant distractions.

Supply Chain Company Valuations – Part 3

Monday, June 27, 2011 · Michael S. Galardi This is the second of a three-part installment on Supply Chain Valuations, written by guest contributor Michael S. Galardi, SVP Capital Alliance.

3PL/4PL: Shippers may be shopping for new lead logistics providers

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Shippers using more than one third-party logistics (3PL) provider may consider using a single 4PL as they seek to penetrate new markets, said a prominent industry expert.

Knowledge Management Called New Source of Competitive Advantage

Monday, June 20, 2011 · Frank Quinn Harnessing the power of what we know, what data we have on hand, and the innate powers of the human intellect has become one of the new requisites for supply chain—and business—success.

Supply Chain Company Valuations – Part 2

Monday, June 20, 2011 · Michael S. Galardi This is the second of a three-part installment on Supply Chain Valuations, written by guest contributor Michael S. Galardi, SVP Capital Alliance.

The leadership imperative

Thursday, June 16, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki The purpose of this posting is to highlight one fundamental, distinguishing characteristic of successful leaders.

Supply Chain Management: Seasonal economic growth is encouraging, say researchers

Thursday, June 16, 2011 · Jeff Berman Following a 7 percent gain in shipments from March to April, April to May showed an 8 percent increase at 1,037,365, said researchers.

Supply Chain Management:  State of Logistics report says economy “has hit the wall”

Thursday, June 16, 2011 · SCMR Staff Business logistics costs rose 10.4 percent last year, totaling $1.21 trillion, according to the authoritative 22nd annual State of Logistics report

Supply chain “hot button”  issues will not fade away

Monday, June 13, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain leaders from more than 40 companies converged in Knoxville this past April for the Supply Chain Forum at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to discuss “hot button” issues facing the supply chain industry.

Supply Chain Company Valuations – Where to from here

Monday, June 13, 2011 · Michael S. Galardi This is the first of a three-part installment on Supply Chain Valuations, written by guest contributor Michael S. Galardi, SVP Capital Alliance.

Gartner’s supply chain rankings released

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its seventh annual Supply Chain Top 25.

Supply chain response is critical for recovery, say tech experts

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 · Patrick Burnson “Responding at the Speed of Business,” is key to supply chain operational excellence, maintain two software industry leaders.

Cheap and Ineffective

Monday, June 6, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki There are a lot of ways to save money in your department budget. Some ideas are short-term fixes, others have longer-term merit.

Panama Canal expansion may be “game changer” say supply chain analysts

Monday, June 6, 2011 · Jeff Berman As the 2014 deadline for the completion of the $5.25 billion Panama Canal expansion project gets closer, the ramifications it will have on supply chains and industrial real estate are abundant, according to the findings of a report issued by global real estate firm Jones Lang…

ISM non-manufacturing data shows growth in May

Monday, June 6, 2011 · Jeff Berman Despite a backdrop of negative jobs reports, sluggish home sales, and cautious consumer spending, the non-manufacturing sector remains in decent shape based on the results of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, which showed…