Supply Chain

Cautious Consumer Spending May Have Impact on Supply Chains

Monday, September 17, 2012 · Jeff Berman August retail sales showed growth at a time when consumers are still being cautious with discretionary spending, according to data from the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation.

Results from UT Global Supply Chain Forum European Meeting

Monday, September 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Dealing with the uncertainty and risk in the supply chain industry caused by the tough economic climate in Europe is a priority for supply chain leaders around the world.

Manufacturing Resurgence Can Lead to Improved Employment Demand in the U.S.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 · Patrick Burnson PwC’s new report identifies seven factors—including transportation and energy costs; currency fluctuations; U.S. market demand; labor costs; U.S. talent; availability of capital; and the tax and regulatory climate—as the primary catalysts influencing manufacturers'…

Supply Chain Visibility and Cost to Serve Analysis – An Avnet Case Study

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 · Lalit Wadhwa & Douglas Kent The globalization of the design chain and supply chain in the high-tech industry has played an important role in the success of technology companies, enabling them to bring their products to market quickly and to a wider customer base.

GS1 US and the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions to Merge

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 · Patrick Burnson In a move to take advantage of constituent “synergies,” GS1 US and the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions (VICS) Association have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their operations.

IBM Smarter Commerce Conference Yields New Supply Chain Observations

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Three major trends in supply chain and procurement were also outlined.

China’s Manufacturers Struggle to Impose Safety Standards

Monday, September 10, 2012 · Rosemary Coates The climb to achieve safety standards in China is likely to be fast, but extremely steep.

August was good month for ISM Non-manufacturing index

Thursday, September 6, 2012 · Jeff Berman ISM Non-manufacturing index is up slightly in August

Cloud Tech Protects Supply Chains

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 · Patrick Burnson While supply chains for many manufacturers in the Gulf were disrupted by Hurricane Isaac, advances in online, mobile, and cloud technologies may have softened the blow.

Supply Chain for Raw Materials at Risk

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 · Patrick Burnson According to the American Resources Policy Network – a non-partisan education and public policy research organization – recent legislation may discourage responsible development of U.S. mineral resources.

Avoiding Corporate Death: Part II

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki Another factor linked to an organization’s health is employee morale.

Deutsche Post DHL to Further Expand China and Asia-Pacific Footprint

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Asia to contribute one-third to global DHL revenues by 2017

Damco and EBL Create Logistics Hub in Panama

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson A strategic partnership between Damco and Exclusive Brands Logistics generates new opportunities for optimizing supply chains for fashion industry businesses expanding in the Americas

Fuel Expenses May Generate Supply Chain Concerns

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 · Jeff Berman Diesel prices saw gains for the seventh straight week, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration

Do You Have an Olympian’s Level of Commitment?

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki Transforming your procurement function from a conventional, tactical role to a strategic role is not a casual undertaking.