Supply Chain

Diesel prices rise another 15.5 cents to $3.871 per gallon, says EIA

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 · Jeff Berman
On the heels of a 14.3 cent weekly gain, diesel prices saw their single highest weekly increase since May 2008, with a 15.5 cent bump to $3.871 per gallon, according to data from the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration

A global effort needed to secure air cargo

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Nearly 1,000 industry executives gathered in Istanbul today for The International Air Transport Association World Cargo Symposium. As one might imagine, supply chain security is high on the agenda.

Finally coming into compliance with our NAFTA obligations

Friday, March 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Following the announcement on Mexican trucking by President Obama and President Calderon, National Association of Manufacturers Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse noted that his constituents are “pleased.”

ISM issues positive report on NMI growth

Friday, March 4, 2011 · Jeff Berman
The Institute for Supply Management reported that its Non-Manufacturing Report on Business showed positive growth for the 15th straight month.

Securing the supply chain is a constant challenge

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
In an era of globe-spanning operations, multiple events over the past year once again underscore the critical need to develop comprehensive business continuity plans in light of supply chain vulnerabilities

Do You Know a Supply Chain Leader?

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 · Frank Quinn
One of the most popular sections of Supply Chain Management Review is our “Profiles in Leadership.” Written by Special Projects Editor John Kerr, the section spotlights individuals who have compiled a proven record of success and leadership in the supply chain community

Fighting Inflation - What are Businesses Doing?

Monday, February 28, 2011 · SCMR Staff
The Hackett Group, Inc. invites supply chain and procurement executives and others to participate in a newly-launched quick poll designed to assess how companies are responding to input cost inflations and the best practices they're adopting to manage it.

The clock is ticking: technological breakthroughs may revive U.S. manufacturing

Friday, February 25, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Two stories worth checking out in the mainstream business press suggest that U.S. manufacturing is poised for a comeback, and that a new supply chain model may not be far behind.

Suez crisis might nix slow steaming

Thursday, February 10, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
A potential closure of the Suez Canal caused by the political unrest in Egypt would have a serious impact on container shipping, note analysts at Alphaliner

Knock-off goods cost threaten job creation

Monday, February 7, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
The International Chamber of Commerce released a report at the 6th Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy on last week that reported the global economic and social impacts of counterfeiting and piracy will reach $1.7 trillion by 2015 and put 2.5 million…

The supply chain held hostage

Monday, January 31, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Irrespective of political concerns or positions, the current upheaval in Egypt must not result in the closing of the Suez Canal

Back to Basics: Managing The Basic Supply Chain Functions

Monday, January 24, 2011 · Clive L Purchase
“Back to Basics” is a look into how excellence in the core logistics and supply chain activities leads to overall business success. The articles in this seven-part series are written by educators from the University of Tennessee, one of the foremost schools in supply chain…

Taking a Global Approach to Education

Monday, January 24, 2011 · Bridget McCrea
To succeed in an increasingly global environment, supply chain professionals need to broaden their horizons beyond the domestic scene. Education holds the key.

Creating executive awareness about supply management

Friday, January 21, 2011 · Robert A Rudzki
For those of you who want a tool to open the door, and minds, of your internal decision makers, here is a suggestion.

Global demand and “the U.S. advantage”

Thursday, January 20, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
More good news surfaced recently in an industrial production report released by Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI recently
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