Thursday, January 12, 2017 · Michael Gravier
In today's world where the supply chain is always evolving, it's critical for managers to remember that their role is more important than ever.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 · SCMR Staff
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that Northeastern University and Rutgers University have been selected as two of 18 institutions across the country to lead research on the major transportation challenges that our nation will face over the next three…
Monday, January 9, 2017 · SCMR Staff
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business announced today the revamp of its Master in Supply Chain Management program.
Monday, January 9, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Overall, CBRE's outlook for the U.S. economy in 2017 is “mildly optimistic,” tempered by uncertainty about the ultimate extent and nature of the new presidential administration's policies.
Monday, December 26, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Fiscal second quarter earnings for transportation and logistics bellwether FedEx were a mixed bag, with the company posting revenue gains but falling short of Wall Street expectations.
Monday, December 26, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Following a decline in September, the Shippers Conditions Index from freight transportation consultancy FTR was neutral in October, the most recent month for which data is available.
Friday, December 16, 2016 · Chris Crane
A new era of procurement is upon us. As the new year approaches, the interplay of data, trends and supplier relationships will continue to elevate sourcing from a business function to a business outcome.
Friday, December 16, 2016 · Frank Mobus and Brad Young
Beneficial partnerships don't just happen. They are cultivated and nurtured and negotiation plays a key part.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that November retail sales were up 0.1 percent over October, following a 0.6 percent (revised from 0.8 percent) increase from September to October, at $465.5 billion. And NRF reported that retail sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants,…
Monday, December 12, 2016 · Jeff Berman
Supported by decent growth trends in recent months, the December 2016 Semiannual Economic Forecast recently issued by the Institute for Supply Management makes it clear that the future looks fairly bright for both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 · Piyush Sampat, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Connected technologies are on the rise throughout the manufacturing and distribution value chain. Industry 4.0, as this digital and physical integration has been dubbed, seems to be reshaping how products are designed, produced, distributed and everything in between.
Monday, November 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased nearly 16 percent in October compared to the same period last year, while the Port of Oakland reports that its export volume reached a three-year high
Monday, November 14, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
In concert with China's major “One Belt One Road” initiative, which aims to rebuild trade links across Eurasia to Western Europe, Khorgos is investing in the a high standard of terminal hardware and software under the expansion of this transcontinental trade and…
Thursday, November 3, 2016 · Jeff Berman
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—came in at 54.8 (a level of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 2.3 percent from September, with economic growth for the non-manufacturing sector now intact for 81 consecutive months. The October NMI…
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