Supply Chain

Global Supply Chain Leaders to Gather at Bridges 2012

Monday, April 23, 2012 · SCMR Staff This annual gathering of large enterprises and supply chain partners is the largest event of its kind, attended by companies with collective revenues in excess of $1 trillion

When the Stars (or Circles) Align – Part 2

Friday, April 20, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki The strategic role for procurement must be clearly outlined

Globe Equity Partners buy Cleo

Friday, April 20, 2012 · SCMR Staff Cleo announced that it has been acquired by Globe Equity Partners, an investment firm focused on mid-market software companies serving growth industry segments

Kewill Flagship Express to aid specialized supply chains

Thursday, April 19, 2012 · Patrick Burnson This is a “cost-effective U.S. origin shipping solution” that does not sacrifice performance or flexibility

Xerox Helps States Stamp Out Tobacco Tax Fraud

Monday, April 16, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The Department of Justice estimates that state governments lose $5 billion a year due to cigarette smuggling

SCC Announces 2012 Global Supply Chain Excellence Award Winners

Sunday, April 15, 2012 · SCMR Staff A panel of expert judges selected the winners in three categories

New Hackett Performance Study Helps Procurement Organizations to Grow

Friday, April 13, 2012 · SCMR Staff A newly-launched performance study from The Hackett Group, Inc. can help procurement organizations improve how they enable their companies growth, in revenue and other areas.

Ariba and Microsoft Announce Supply Chain Alliance

Thursday, April 12, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Ariba, Inc. announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft Corp. today, signaling a new stage for the global commerce network

Cuba May Be Reverse Logistics Star

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 · Patrick Burnson John E. Bell, Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, observed in a recent paper that Cuba may not need outside expertise to cope with future supply chain problems

Small business optimism is now standing at its lowest level since November

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Fueled by a sense that rising energy prices might trip up economic growth, small business owners became less optimistic in March, said analysts with IHS Global Insight

New Hackett Group Report Say Supply Chain Managers Must Prepare for Surge in “Enterprise Growth”

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Supply Chain managers may expect to see a dramatic acceleration of globalization efforts that will likely increase the number of procurement jobs performed offshore by more than 50 percent by 2013

Winners of the Institute for Supply Management – Michigan State University Awards Announced

Monday, April 9, 2012 · SCMR Staff Outstanding achievements within the supply management profession will be celebrated and showcased this month and next

Why China Is Not Ready for Lean Projects

Monday, April 9, 2012 · Rosemary Coates Lean principles are based on Western ideas and methods including critical thinking and collaboration. The teachings of Confucius, on the other hand, suggest behaviors that oppose collaborative problem solving and public criticism.

Small and Midsized Manufacturers Continue Growth and Expansion

Saturday, March 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson CFOs anticipate increase in revenues and new orders, and plan capital investments and hiring

Taking a Look at Current Ocean Cargo Contracting

Saturday, March 31, 2012 · Patrick Burnson In an ongoing effort to keep readers informed on the current state of ocean cargo shipping and contracting, Logistics Management (a sister publication) conducted a brief interview with one of the founders of Catapult International, a leading edge international shipping…