Monday, April 25, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
With the year’s first fiscal quarter behind us, some supply chain professionals are predicting that 2011 will see companies adopt a renewed focus on people, resulting in new efforts to recruit, develop and retain critical portfolio and planning talent
Friday, April 22, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Take a look at the "Salary Survey" webcast for insight and advice. Some revealing anecdotes suggest ongoing learning is a given.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
As noted in today’s news, the reality of supply chain disruption – for both the 200-mile local and 10,000-mile global supply chain – requires a new set of mitigating tactics.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
New mandates for supply chain professionals are coming into play as a consequence of recent disruptions in the global supply chain, said a prominent software industry executive.
Friday, April 15, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
The global supply chain, now dealing with disruptions due to the Libyan conflict and Japan’s post-disaster rebuilding, faces an on-going challenge that seems to be getting worse: piracy.
Thursday, April 14, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
California exporters recorded their 16th consecutive month of healthy year-over-year gains in February with shipments totaling $11.76 billion, a 13.4 percent increase over the same month last year, according to an analysis by Beacon Economics of foreign trade data released…
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
One of Northern California’s most anticipated supply chain events gets underway this Friday, April 15, as the San Francisco Bay Area Roundtable (SFRT) stages its half-day seminar at the Poppy Ridge Golf Club in Livermore, California.
Monday, April 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Having launched a new enhancement to its analytics earlier this month, Zepol Corporation said it will follow up with fine tuning after gathering user feedback.
Monday, April 11, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Having attended IE Group’s “High-Tech Forecasting & Planning Summit” in the past, I can tell you that the event is rich in content and connections. And although it is “invitation only,” qualified professionals may still obtain entry.
Friday, April 8, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
IDC group vice president, Bob Parker, has noted that there has been a lot written and discussed in the business media about the impact of Japan’s tragedy on markets. He adds, that the term “supply chain” is being used quite a bit, occasionally by someone who understands…
Thursday, April 7, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Analysts for IDC Manufacturing Insights and IDC Retail Insights, report that Japanese manufacturers face severe disruptions across several value chains in the coming months.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 · Jeff Berman
The Institute for Supply Management’s Non-Manufacturing Report on Business again showed positive growth for the 16th consecutive month
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Analysts and industry leaders believe that hoc strategies such as drawing down inventory stockpiles are poor substitutes for proper supply chain continuity planning
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
When it comes to considering outsourcing opportunities in the Asia Pacific region, there is a strong tendency to implement a “close to home” logistics strategy, particularly with the warehousing function.
Monday, April 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson
Two key plants that produce 70 percent of the world’s copper-clad laminates, which have been shut since the Japan Tsunami devastated the Sendai prefecture, are hoping to re-open early this month
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