Supply Chain Management

Driving More Efficient Logistics Networks through Horizontal Collaboration

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 · Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz As their operations come under more pressure to reduce costs and cut CO2 emissions, companies increasingly regard cooperation with enterprises from other supply chains as a source of competitive advantage.

APICs Focus On Virtual Education

Thursday, October 18, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The annual APICs conference in Denver this week confirmed what many readers (and more than a few industry pundits) had suspected. Education is rapidly migrating on a virtual path

Matson Defines New Options for Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Some shippers are using Matson’s China service as an alternative to air freight, clearly an option that delivers significant value for their supply chains.

CEOs Share Supply Chain Strategies at CSCMP Conference

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 · Jeff Berman Last week’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference’s in Atlanta provided insight into myriad aspects of various markets at its CEO panel session.

“How Supply Chain Drives Shareholder Value” a Big Hit With CSCMP

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 · Jeff Berman The concept of “following the money” may apply to the supply chain and freight transportation sectors more than most. It comes from a school of thought, which states where the freight is, the money is.

CSCMP features new survey on 3PL forecasting

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 · Patrick Burnson A recent survey of 3PL industry leaders contained some revealing forecasting news.

Enterprise Trade Compliance: Changing Trade Operations around the World

Monday, September 24, 2012 · Derek Gittoes and Darcy Price, Director We live in a world of incredible bounty and speed where any product can be delivered anywhere on earth. However, our world is also filled with challenges for business – where volatility, uncertainty, risk, and chaos are our daily companions.

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.

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.

Executive Recruiters Advise Supply Chain Managers to Invest in Human Resources

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Despite slight improvement in the U.S. transportation industry, experts forecast that the transportation industry as a whole will face challenging times for the foreseeable future.

SCMR Exclusive Part III: State of Ocean Cargo 2012 and Beyond

Monday, August 6, 2012 · Patrick Burnson One of the industry’s most prominent shipper representatives provides readers with an in-depth forecast

SCMR Exclusive Part II: State of Ocean Cargo 2012 and Beyond

Monday, August 6, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Coinciding with the advent of container shipping’s “peak season,” Supply Chain Management Review asked Brian M. Conrad, Executive Administrator, TSA/WTSA to provide readers with an in-depth forecast

SCMR Exclusive: State of Ocean Cargo 2012 and Beyond

Friday, August 3, 2012 · Patrick Burnson While “collaboration” was the watchword for supply chain managers reliant on ocean carriage, it appears that in 2012 it is going to be “accountability”

UPS’s bid to acquire Netherlands-based TNT NV Put on Hold

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 · Jeff Berman A recent Bloomberg report stated that European Union (EU) regulators have extended their review of UPS’s bid to acquire Netherlands-based TNT NV, a provider of mail and courier services and the fourth largest global parcel operator for $6.28 billion by ten working days until…

Management Do’s and Do Not’s to Support Supply Chain Analytics: Part II

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 · Dr. Tan Miller One critical and “often overlooked” factor that significantly affects the quality and productivity of a firm’s supply chain analytics and decision support systems is the organization’s “level of access” to corporate data warehouses.