Thursday, June 2, 2011 · Jeff Berman
In its May Manufacturing Report on Business, the ISM reported that the index it uses to measure the manufacturing sector—known as the PMI—was 53.5 percent in May, down 6.9 percent from April, marking the first time in 2011 that the PMI did not crack 60.
Monday, May 30, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
New research by Transport Intelligence, contained within its recent report “Financial Ratio Analysis and Benchmarking of Global Transport & Logistics Sector Leaders 2010,” reveals that the industry is still suffering the hangover from its acquisition binge of the past…
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
I encourage supply management leaders to get ahead of the curve on personnel management - before it is too late. Hopefully, most will listen, and act.
Thursday, May 19, 2011 · Jeff Berman
With both the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Report on Business and Non-Manufacturing Report on Business showing strong growth for 23 and 17 months, respectively, it was not surprising that the ISM’s Semiannual Economic Forecast point to continued…
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
A recent conversation reminded me of a powerful framework for evaluating the likely success or failure of two companies working together.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
In keeping with its aggressive march in global forwarding, Crane Worldwide Logistics has reached another milestone, reports Kewill, a major software provider.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Like its companion report, which focuses on manufacturing, the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report on Business showed positive growth for the 17th straight month in April.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 · Jeff Berman
While consumer spending is dragging somewhat due to increasing fuel prices, manufacturing growth shows no sign of stalling out based on data release recently by the Institute for Supply Management.
Monday, May 2, 2011 · Frank Quinn
For a significant portion of the respondents, the education did not end with their undergraduate or graduate schooling. Sixty percent have taken executive education or other job-related classes within the past 12 months.
Friday, April 29, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
While many Americans believe that the United States has lost its longtime global edge in manufacturing, one prominent supply chain management consultant maintains that global competition from emerging markets has actually sharpened it
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
This year's ISM international conference may be the best in several years. Certainly, the choice of Orlando Florida as the location is likely to create widespread interest in attending. Combine that with better economic conditions, and slightly loosened training budgets,…
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 · Terry Esper
At the University of Tennessee we have placed significant emphasis on a business model we call Demand and Supply Integration (DSI). In essence, DSI represents a holistic approach to managing demand creation and management activities by aligning them with all of the processes…
Monday, April 25, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Digital Tempus expects companies to focus their talent development investments in three key areas in 2011
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