Supply Chain

Penske Executive Describes 3PL Challenge in China

Thursday, May 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Placing an expatriate team for startup purposes in China results in a learning curve that is too long

Logistics in China Part 3: Determine Best Approach for Serving the Domestic Market

Thursday, May 17, 2012 · Rosemary Coates With the rise of the Chinese middle class and the enormous PRC government market, foreign companies see a huge new market opportunity to sell goods

Hi-Tech Supply Chain Managers Remain Concerned About Risk

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Eighty-eight percent of tech companies cite concerns over reliable suppliers, vendors, distribution of products and services, as well as the global distribution chain

Logistics in China Part 2:  Rigorously Review Chinese Logistics Providers

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 · Rosemary Coates Regardless of what you chose to measure, all categories and key performance indicators (KPIs) should align with your corporate goals.

Securing The Reverse Loop

Monday, May 14, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Dennis Omanoff, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Procurement, Seagate Technology, describes best practices.

CombineNet Offers New Single Platform Procurement and Sourcing Software

Monday, May 14, 2012 · Patrick Burnson According to spokesmen, the addition of next-generation E-Auctions is powered by robust optimization technology.

Logistics in China:  Part 1

Sunday, May 13, 2012 · Rosemary Coates Some companies blindly trust their supplier to arrange transportation and the export of products from China.

Social Media & the Delivery of Healthcare Part IV:

Thursday, May 10, 2012 · Martha Lessman Katz There’s not a lot of guidance assisting with HIPAA-compliant social media strategies.

Procurement Automation: How to do it Right

Monday, May 7, 2012 · Andrew Bartolini Successful automation of procurement processes can deliver a host of benefits. For one, automation can eliminate the costly, time-consuming manual tasks while giving supply management professionals the tools and enhanced visibility needed to make better procurement decisions.…

Top 50 Trucking Companies: Strongest get Smarter

Monday, May 7, 2012 · John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor The nation’s top trucking companies share “high intensity” management teams, financial stability, and IT systems that afford “two-way communication” with shippers—and they’re just getting wiser.

Ten Key Trends Impacting the North American Distribution Market

Monday, May 7, 2012 · SCMR Staff The North American logistics and distribution property market is improving following the recent economic downturn, said analysts for the London-based think tank, Transport Intelligence

Scholarship Program Recipients Honored at ISM Conference

Monday, May 7, 2012 · SCMR Staff The 2012 Richter Scholars receive tuition assistance of up to $5,000 and the benefits of an executive mentor, which pairs the student with an established executive, and a junior mentor, which pairs the student with a former Richter scholar

Future of U.S. Manufacturing to be Focus of MIT Leaders for Global Operations Meeting

Monday, April 30, 2012 · Dr. David Simchi-Levi The United States is a huge market that generates plenty of demand for manufactured goods. Yet, in recent years, we’ve seen less and less of that demand being filled by stateside manufacturing operations — even as production grows in countries such as China and Mexico.

Supply Chain employment picture brightens

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Prime Advantage, a leading buying consortium for midsized manufacturers, announced the findings of its ninth semi-annual Group Outlook Survey

Emptoris and Anglo American bullish on supply chain jobs

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The Logistics Management annual salary survey indicates that while compensation is stalled somewhat, companies do appear to be hiring.